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July 29, 2024 No Responses

Obaseki Flags Off Distribution of 56,000 Bags of Rice

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend, flagged off the second phase of the Christian Feeding Programme (CFP) with the distribution of 56,250 bags of 10kg rice across the State as part of efforts to alleviate suffering...

July 22, 2024 No Responses

Biden Endorses Kamala Harris, Drops Out Of US Presidential Race

United States President, Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee, in a stunning move that upends the 2024 race for the White House. The...

July 21, 2024 No Responses

Edo 2024: Obaseki Meets PDP Leaders, Confident Of Victory In Guber Poll

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend, met with leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from each ward across the 18 local government areas of the State to strategize ahead of the governorship election taking place...

July 17, 2024 No Responses

Edo Appeals Judgment On Deputy Governor

The Edo State Government has said the incumbent Deputy Governor of the State, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins remains and continues to serve as the valid deputy Governor of the State pending the hearing of the appeal of the judgement that faulted...

July 15, 2024 No Responses

Edo Sacks Health Commissioner

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, with immediate effect.In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., also announced the appointment of Dr. ...

July 14, 2024 No Responses

Trump Survives Assassination Attempt

Donald Trump was rushed off stage smeared in blood after a series of gunshots were fired at a campaign rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania. As bangs ran out, Trump grimaced and clutched a hand to his right ear, where blood...

July 14, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Appoints New Heads Of Federal Govt Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers for more Federal Government Agencies, including the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), N...

July 12, 2024 No Responses

Obaseki Inaugurates 20-Man Transition Committee

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, inaugurated a 20-member transition committee to pilot the smooth transition of power and knowledge to the next administration. The Committee is chaired by a former Commissioner for Finance in t...

June 5, 2024 No Responses

TINUBU CONGRATULATES INDIAN PRIME MINISTER, NARENDRA MODI ON ELECTION VICTORY

President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency, Narendra Modi, on his epoch-making victory in the nation’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Modi’s coalition – the National Democrat...

May 29, 2024 No Responses

Dosunmu Canvasses Support For LG Autonomy

Former Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and public policy analyst, Dr. Ade Dosunmu has described the proposal by the Federal Government to grant full autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria as a welcome develop...

May 26, 2024 No Responses

TINUBU: LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY WILL REVOLUTIONIZE TRANSPORTATION, BOOST TOURISM

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, flagged off the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stating that the project would revolutionize transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strength of each zone.The President spoke...

May 26, 2024 No Responses

Kano: NNPP Warns Against State Of Emergency

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has warned against the declaration of a state of emergency in Kano State due to the current Emirship tussle in the state. In a statement on Saturday, a spokesman for the party, Ladipo Johnson,...

May 14, 2024 No Responses

Edo Govt Warns Against Dragging Oba Of Benin, Palace Into Politics

The Edo State Government has warned the All Progressive Congress (APC) and other political actors in the State against dragging the Benin Royal Palace and the revered Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II...

April 27, 2024 No Responses

Edo 2024: Obaseki, Igbinedion, Danjuma, Ikimi, Others Lead PDP Campaign Council

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has been named head of the Advisory Committee for the 2024 Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Campaign Council, with the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion and National Leader of...