BY NOSA AKENZUA Most residents of Warri South, Asaba, and Uvwie Local Government Areas defied Delta State Government’s movement restriction order in the last environmental exercise. No thanks to the prevailing problems of change of old currency, acute fuel scarcity and hike in the price of fuel. Most business premises were closed but there was […]
Residents of some states in the Northwest say governments’ approach of encouraging people to defend themselves in the fight against bandits, is yielding the desired result. In their responses to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey, they said this bold approach, which entailed enormous sacrifice by residents, had forced bandits to soft-pedal in their […]
Residents of Imo state came out in droves in open disregard of a ‘sit-at-home’ order put in place by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. It can be recalled that state governor, Hope Uzodinma declared that imolites should feel free to move around and conduct their daily businesses, assuring them of their safety. The proscribed […]
Umuahia – Abia Commissioner for Health, Dr Joe Osuji, says the major problem confronting the fight against COVID-19 in the state is people’s disbelief that the virus is real. Osuji made the observation in Umuahia on Friday. The commissioner regretted that the people rather believed that the state government was using it to collect money […]
Saudi Arabia has suspended travel to China for both citizens and non-Saudi residents of the kingdom, State News Agency (SPA) said on Thursday. Citizens, who break the suspension would be held accountable, SPA sai, while foreign residents would not be allowed back into the country if they traveled to China. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities said the death […]
Residents of Ajao Estate in Oshodi Isolo Local Government Area, on Thursday, made a startling request to the Lagos State Government. They want the recent ban of the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, extended to their area to forestall what they described as “security breach” in the neigbourhood. The concerned residents under […]
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have complained that technology was responsible for the gradual loss of family bond. The respondents, who spoke in separate interviews on Sunday, noted that while technology has made life easier in certain aspects, it has contributed to loss of family values. Technology includes forms of digital and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured investors and residents in the state that his government will continue to pursue peace, adding that his administration will leave a 30-year development plan, which subsequent administrations would key into for speedy growth and development of the state. Obaseki said this when he delivered his speech […]
In the wake of torrential rainfall experienced in some neighbouring States, the Lagos State Government on Monday allayed fears of residents, assuring that the on-going flood abatement and ocean shore protection measures will keep them out of harm’s way during the rainy season. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, in a statement, said […]
The murder of an unidentified middle aged man in Uzere, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State has unsettled residents of the community. It was gathered that the victim whose name as the time of this report was yet to be known, head was cut-off from the body, and dumped at Uzere community Junction […]
The chairman of Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, Hon. Onilude Olusegun Adeniran has assured residents of the council that they will enjoy the full benefits of democratic rule in 2018 and beyond, as the council leadership was poised to work hard towards meeting the needs of the people. Giving the assurances at the […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has been commended for improving the quality of healthcare services rendered to residents of the city and those from neighbouring states who on daily basis troop into the Abuja for treatment. The commendation was contained in a letter written to the FCT minister, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, by members […]
The FCT Administration has vowed to prioritise education in its 2018 budget to ensure the proper education of residents and also to encourage adult education for mass literacy in years to come. The Secretary of Education to FCT, Senator Isa mania, stated this during the occasion that marked the grand finale of the NNPC 2017 […]
Residents of the FCT have raised concern over the seeming delay in the passage of 2017 budget of the territory, barley two months for the end of the year. As it stands, more of the capital projects in the FCT have remained untouched as its approvals awaits the budget for implementation. Commenting on the prevailing […]
The Edo State Government has sensitised owners of buildings and other structures under high tension electricity cables in the state on the health risks. Speaking during a meeting with the property owners at Idogbo Secretariat in Ikpoba–Okha Local Government Area, the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Political and Community Matters, Chief Osaro […]
Residents of Calabar and fun seekers have called on organisers of the annual Calabar Carnival to improve on the various aspects of the event. A cross section of the residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Calabar were reacting to the criticisms that trailed the timing […]
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Communication Technology, (ICT), Mrs Nike Animashaun, has revealed plans by the state government to provide Wi-Fi services to residents of the state. Speaking at the state ministerial briefing in Alausa recently, Mrs Animashaun said the first phase of the Wi-Fi connectivity would be […]
Tempers are rising between the residents of Kofare community and the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Sa’ad Tahir, over the alleged blockade of the only access road to the community. The residents, who vowed to explore all legal means to seek redress over the alleged injustice, accused the Deputy Governor of forcefully taking over […]
Residents of Adekile community in Orita Aperin area of Ibadan have deserted their home following the arrest of 43 suspects by the police over the killing of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and three others in the area last week . The state Police Command yesterday confirmed the arrest of two more persons alleged […]