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The Edo State Government stated on Monday that Philip Shaibu is impersonating the deputy governor and should stop presenting himself as such. A Federal High Court in Abuja reinstated Shaibu as the deputy governor of Edo State on July 17, three months after the Edo House of Assembly had impeached him. Judge James Omotosho declared
The Katsina State Ministry of Information and Culture has strongly refuted claims that the state government spent N24 billion on foreign scholarships for 41 medical students studying MBBS in Egypt. In an official statement, the ministry clarified that the actual amount spent was ₦2.4 billion. Dr. Bala Salisu Zango, Commissioner for Information and Culture, described
Katsina govt denies ₦24bn scholarship report, threatens legal action
The Katsina State Ministry of Information and Culture has strongly refuted claims that the state government spent N24 billion on foreign scholarships for 41 medical students studying MBBS in Egypt.
In an official statement, the ministry clarified that the actual amount spent was ₦2.4 billion.
Dr. Bala Salisu Zango, Commissioner for Information and Culture, described the report as baseless and misleading. He explained that the funds were allocated for a five-year program covering tuition, accommodation, books, upkeep allowances, residence permits, and airfare for the students.
“This initiative, under the leadership of Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, is a critical step toward addressing the shortage of medical professionals in the state and strengthening the healthcare system,” Dr. Zango stated.
He also noted that beneficiaries were selected through a rigorous process, ensuring representation from all 34 local government areas of the state.
The ministry demanded that the platform should retract the report immediately, warning that legal measures will be pursued if the correction is not issued. “Misinformation damages public trust and disrupts meaningful discourse. Responsible reporting is essential,” the ministry added in its statement.
Katsina govt denies ₦24bn scholarship report, threatens legal action
The Niger Delta Budget Monitoring Group has called on the National Assembly to initiate legislation which mandates that one per cent of the three per cent operating expenditure of oil and gas companies be allocated specifically for women empowerment programmes in host communities. This, according to the NDBMG, became imperative to address the marginalisation of
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The Niger Delta Budget Monitoring Group has called on the National Assembly to initiate legislation which mandates that one per cent of the three per cent operating expenditure of oil and gas companies be allocated specifically for women empowerment programmes in host communities. This, according to the NDBMG, became imperative to address the marginalisation of
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the demise of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, describing it as a huge loss to her family, Akwa Ibom and the nation as a whole. In a statement, which he personally signed in the early hours of
Gov Mbah mourns Akwa Ibom First Lady, commiserates with Umo Eno
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the demise of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, describing it as a huge loss to her family, Akwa Ibom and the nation as a whole.
In a statement, which he personally signed in the early hours of Friday, Governor Mbah also commiserated with Governor Umo Eno and the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, noting that the late First Lady, was a resourceful woman and philanthropist, who gave her best to humanity.
“I woke up this morning to the sad news of the passing of Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of my brother, the governor of Akwa Ibom State.
“This is no doubt a huge loss, not only to Pastor Umo Eno, his family, and the good people of Akwa Ibom State, but also the country as a whole. Mrs. was a highly resourceful woman and an entrepreneur, who loved and served God.
“Mrs. Umo Eno was a philanthropist, who not only lent her immense support to her husband and family through the years, but also rendered selfless service to humanity and contributed immensely to the good governance and development of Akwa Ibom State and our nation. Through her pet project, Golden Initiative For All, GIFA, she lifted families and touched the lives of the vulnerable in our society.
“Therefore, on behalf of my family, the Government and good people of Enugu State, I send heartfelt condolences to her immediate family and the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State. We will continue to have them in our prayers, as we beseech God to comfort them at this hour of grief and also grant her kind soul eternal repose,” Mbah stated.
Gov Mbah mourns Akwa Ibom First Lady, commiserates with Umo Eno