Major cause of Lagos doctors’ strike addressed – Sanwo-Olu (Nation) Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said the major issue that led to doctors strike in the state has been resolved. He attributed the strike to inadequate communication and understanding.…
*Businessman charged with alleged theft of importer’s N4.2m goods (DailyTrust) *Okada/Tricycle ban: NANS urges LASG to provide alternative transport in Lagos inner roads (Vanguard)
Businessman charged with alleged theft of importer’s N4.2m goods (DailyTrust) The trial of a 34-year-old man, who allegedly stole generator parts worth N4.2 million, property of an importer, started yesterday before an Igbosere, Lagos, chief magistrate court. The man, Ifeanyi…
Okowa seeks collective efforts to develop Delta (Guardian)
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said that the development of the state is a collective responsibility that should not be hindered by personal, ethnic, religious or political leaning. The governor stated this yesterday in Asaba when members of Delta…
Pensioners laud Delta governor, Okowa, on payment of pension arrears (Guardian)
Delta State pensioners have hailed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his continued effort in improving the payment of pensions, and clearing the backlog of unpaid salaries, which he inherited from the previous administration. According to the Chairman, Delta State Bureau of…
Governor Okowa re-elected in Delta State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, winner of the governorship election in Delta State. A Channels Television report said Professor Seth Acrajaja of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, who…
Niger Delta governors among the best in the country, deserve re-election, says Obi
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, on Tuesday endorsed governors of the Niger Delta states seeking re-election on Saturday, declaring that they are among the best-performing in the country and thus deserve a renewal of…
Delta athletes grumble over Okowa’s cash reward for 2018 sports festival (Guardian)
Some athletes in Delta State are grumbling over what they term ‘meagre’ cash reward by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa after emerging overall winners at Abuja 2018 National Sports Festival. Team Delta was rewarded with over N403 million by Okowa on Monday…
Shagari’s counsel on national issues will be missed — Okowa (Nation)
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State said on Saturday that Nigeria would greatly miss the late former President Shehu Shagari’s regular counsel on national issues and mediations for peaceful coexistence. Okowa made this known in a statement issued by his…
Okowa set to shower cash on victorious Team Delta (Guardian)
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has directed the state sports commission to prepare the athletes, coaches and backroom staff who won the 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja for a ‘glorious’ reception. Team Delta amassed an astonishing 163 gold medals,…
*2019: Knocks for Obasanjo over anti-Buhari comment (Nation) * Boko Haram : FG shielding military officials, insurgents — Amnesty International (Vanguard)
2019: Knocks for Obasanjo over anti-Buhari comment (Nation) Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was under attack yesterday for describing President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration as “incompetent”. Obasanjo is backing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar, who the government said “will be…