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Director, 9 Others Suspended Over Fraud

The Kano state government has suspended a Director in the ministry of Finance and 9 staff of the Ministry of Local government over alleged diversion of millions of Naira meant for payment of salaries. This is contained in a statement signed by the state Head...

Ambode Releases Cheaper Lake Rice

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kebbi State counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu has released the much anticipated Lagos-Kebbi Rice christened ‘LAKE RICE’, saying the partnership which culminated into the inauguration was not only designed to ensure food security but showcase the ability...

Oyo State Pays June-July Salary Arrears Because of Xmas

Oyo State Government has paid two months’ salary arrears for workers in the state public and civil service to enable them celebrate the Chrismas and New Year. The state commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun made the announcement at the Annual Lecture...

Niger Budgets N108 Billion for 2017

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello on Friday proposed N108 billion budget estimate for the 2017 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The appropriation bill tagged "Budget of Consolidation" was designed to give priority attention to Youth and Women Empowerment; completion of...

No Allocation for LGAs Without Elected Chair — Senate

The Senate committee on Constitution amendment has recommended that the release of federal allocation to local governments in the country be hinged on the conduct of elections. The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and chairman of committee stated this while presenting the status report of...

Lagos to Sell Special Rice N13,000 for Xmas

Lagos State government is planning to sell special rice at N13,000 per 50kg bag for the Xmas and New Year Celebrations. The government said it would roll out Lake Rice on December 15, 2016 to Lagosians at fixed price of N13,000. Mr Sanni Okanlawan, Special Adviser...