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Oyo SIEC recognises Wike-backed PDP candidates for council polls

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has formally recognised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and accepted its list of chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the forthcoming local government elections in the state. This comes months after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) took a similar position ...

NCAA urges aviation unions to suspend strike

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appealed to striking aviation unions to halt their ongoing industrial action and exercise restraint while government intervention efforts continue. In a statement issued today by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, the authority acknowledged the widespread impact of the industrial action on passengers and industry ...

OGHA begins consideration of 2024 Auditor-General’s report on LGs

…seeks retrieval of unauthorized number plates The Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption, has commenced the consideration of the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on Local Government Councils in the state, directing the management of the councils and those of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to properly streamline the process ...

Jigawa community initiates health emergency savings scheme

Residents of Rorau community in Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa have initiated a communal savings scheme to assist households meet emergency healthcare expenses and reduce delays in seeking medical attention. Members of the community contribute small amounts of money regularly into the savings scheme, with the funds made available to households during emergencies. Some ...