BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government plans to launch the state’s Oil Palm Development initiative and Cluster Farm initiative, as part of ongoing reforms in the agricultural sector to grow the state’s economy and achieve food security. The governor, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, […]
Day: January 2, 2022
‘Edo APC’s call for state of emergency should be directed at FG’
BENIN CITY – That the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have the temerity to convene a press conference and raise issues about governance and development is not only a slap on the faces of citizens of Edo State, but a sign of selective amnesia. Edo State, as of today, is […]
Nigeria: Police raid bandits camp in Kaduna, rescue victims
ABUJA— Nigerian policemen raided a bandits’ camp belonging to one Isiya, a notorious bandit, located in Sabon Birni forest of Igabi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State on Friday. One bandit was killed while two were arrested during the operation, the State Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Jalige Mohammed, disclosed in a statement. […]
Edo State Government is irrevocably committed to advancing quality healthcare for citizens- Communications Commissioner.
The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in Edo State, Hon. Andrew Adaze Emwanta JP has said that the health care sector in Edo State under the present administration has received tremendous boost within the last five years. This he said is evident in the commitment shown by the Governor towards giving priority to the health […]
Lagos Monarch Honours VON Staff With Title
The Mai Kanuribe of Lagos State and overall Sarki of Ijora land and the Iganmu Kingdom, Alhaji (Dr) Mai Mele Abatcha has appointed a staff of Voice of Nigeria Comrade Ibrahim Mustapha as Zanna. The appointment of Ibrahim Mustapha is based on the trust and confidence the Borno community of Lagos has in him […]
Festivities: FCT Records Average COVID-19 Safety Protocols Compliance
Following the observation of crossover services by Christians under the cloud of the rising Omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic, the FCT Administration has described as average their compliance level to established non-pharmaceutical measures especially the mandatory 50% seat capacity of worship centres in the Territory. FCTA made this observation during random monitoring of […]
COVID-19: Nigeria Confirms 536 New Cases
Nigeria has confirmed 536 new cases of the deadly coronavirus also known as COVID-19. Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control NCDC confirmed the cases on Sunday morning via its official Facebook page. According to NCDC, “The 536 new cases are reported from 13 States -Lagos-259, Rivers-90, Oyo-46, Edo-43, Kaduna-29, FCT-25, Cross River-12, Nasarawa-10, Osun-6, […]
Paramount Ruler Of Ibadan Land Dies At 93
The Paramount Ruler of Ibadan land, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji has passed away at 93 years old. His death was confirmed by palace sources. “It is what you have heard. Baba (Olubadan) has joined his ancestors,” one of the palace sources said. Voice […]
Philanthropist Donates Items To 100 Widows In Nasarawa State
As part of an effort to help the less privileged and widows in Nasarawa state, a philanthropist, Mr. Peter Enna, has donated assorted wrappers to 100 widows in Nassarawa-Eggon and Lafia Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Nasarawa State. Speaking at a ceremony to present the items to the beneficiaries in Lafia, the donor said […]
Governor Tambuwal Inaugurates Sokoto Eastern Zone Development Association
The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has inaugurated Sokoto Eastern Zone Development Association, SEZDA a non partisan organisation set to work with government and security to fight security challenges in 8 local government areas affected by Banditry and kidnapping. Inaugurating the Association in Gwadabawa local government, Governor Tambuwal commended the initiators of the […]