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Gov Okpebholo suspends market unions, associations in Edo

Accurate ReportersNovember 20, 2024

.Orders Police, security agents to arrest defaulters Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended all Market Unions and Associations in Edo State with immediate effect.The Governor has also ordered the Police and other security agencies in the State to arrest defaulting leaders of the various suspended Unions and Associations without any delay.The decision of...

Oborevwori presents start up packs to 311 WESAP beneficiaries

Accurate ReportersNovember 20, 2024

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has presented start up packs to 311 beneficiaries of the Women Economic Skill Acquisition Programme, WESAP of the state government in his determination to expand the frontiers of entrepreneurial development in the state.The beneficiaries were made up of 220 women trained in fashion and design, hair dressing, catering,...

Oborevwori tasks oil companies, host communities on dialogue

Accurate ReportersNovember 20, 2024

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged oil companies and host communities to adopt a dialogue approach rather than confrontations in resolving disputes.Governor Oborevwori gave the charge when he received on a courtesy visit, the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited, led by Senior Corporate Affairs Advisor, Chevron International, Exploration and Production for Africa...

DSS releases Ladi Adebutu from custody

Accurate ReportersNovember 20, 2024

The detained former governorship candidate of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ladi Adebutu has been released.He regained his freedom Tuesday morning after being invited and quizzed by the Department of State Services, DSS.His release was confirmed by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya, on Tuesday .Adebutu’s release followed confirmation of his...

Traffic decongestion: Gov Okpebholo flags off first flyover in Edo

Accurate ReportersNovember 19, 2024

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has flagged off the construction of a flyover bridge at Ramat Park, Benin City, the Edo State Capital, as part of immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city.Performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Governor Okpebholo said his administration will also construct two more flyover bridges at Dawson road Junction...

Tinubu writes NASS, seeks approval for N1.77tn fresh external borrowing

Accurate ReportersNovember 19, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a fresh N1.767tn as a new external loan in the 2024 appropriation act.If approved, the loan will be used to part-finance the budget deficit of N9.7tn for the 2024 budget.Tinubu’s request to the House of Representatives was read by the speaker, Tajudeen...

G20 Summit: Tinubu backs launch of global alliance against hunger, poverty

Accurate ReportersNovember 19, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil.He described the alliance as pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty.He made this statement on Monday at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio de Janeiro,...

Land administration: We’re committed to fixing gaps in housing sector –Dangiwa

Accurate ReportersNovember 19, 2024

By AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has firmly reiterated the Ministry’s dedication to addressing existing gaps and making a significant, transformative impact on the nation’s housing and urban development sector. During a recent meeting held in Abuja with a Technical Mission from the World Bank, focused on...

DSS detains Ladi Adebutu over Ogun LG poll

Accurate ReportersNovember 19, 2024

Operatives of Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, over his conduct during the local government election held in the state on Saturday.Adebutu, who had contested against Governor Dapo Abiodun in the last election, has been accused of inciting violence...

Adebutu’s accusation against Gov. Abiodun is face-saving strategy –Ogun govt

Accurate ReportersNovember 19, 2024

The Ogun State Government, on Monday, described as tissues of lies, the allegation made by the defeated governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Ladi Adebutu, against Governor Dapo Abiodun.Adebutu, at a press conference, had alleged that Governor Dapo Abiodun moved around during Saturday’s local government election with armed military personnel and the...

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