By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo The Kuteb Yatso of Nigeria (KYN), an umbrella body for the Kuteb ethnic nationality in Taraba, has kicked against plans to demolish the Palace of their traditional ruler, the Ukwe Takum. Addressing a press conference on Sunday in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, an official of KYN, Markus Apwende, alleged…
The Kaduna state government has urged the international community to explore the vast investment opportunities in the state. Deputy governor of the state, Dr. Hadiza Balarbe made the call on Wednesday while speaking at Arla Farms Open Day in Damau, Kubau Local Government Area of the state. She said Kaduna operates a conducive business environment…
The Middle Belt Council of Elders (MBCE), has kicked against calls for the return of regional government. In a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna, the council maintained that given the complex nature of Nigeria’s diverse federation, the call by some people for a return to regionalism is untenable. The statement jointly signed by Gen. Zamani…
Sa’id Alkali, Minister of Transportation, says the transport sector is a strong enabler for the nation’s economic growth. Alkali stated this in a key note address at the Management Retreat of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) on Tuesday in Kaduna. He said the transport sector is crucial to Nigeria’s economic growth, stressing that …
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun,to restore security and maintain peace, law and order in local government secretariats in Rivers state. The president’s directive came following the destruction of some LGA secretariats in Rivers state by suspected hoodlums. The incidents occurred after the swearing in ceremony of newly elected LGA chairs and…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue state has won all 23 chairmanship seats in the local government elections which held Saturday. Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), Richard Tombowua, announced the results of the election on Sunday in Makurdi, the state capital. Tombowua said the APC also won all 276…
