Emotional tributes poured for slain Inspector Akor Onuh orderly to Senator Monday Okpebholo, Edo State Governor-elect, amid tears by family members and security personnel. The officer who was laid to rest in his home town in Ogani Okai Ofante Ogugu, Olamaboro LGA, in Kogi State, three months after he was gun down by political thugs...
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Tinubu scraps Niger Delta, sports ministries
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. “There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission and the North East Development Commission. The National...
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CAN protests signposts’ taxes on churches in Abia
The leadership Christian association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed displeasure over the Abia State government policy, compelling churches operating in the State to pay taxes on signposts. In a petition, authored Abia State chapter of chairman of CAN, Reverend Ojo Oduma with the Secretary, Reverend Francis E. Ekere, dated October 22, 2024 and addressed to...
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Where’s your city train?
By Julius Ogar Nigerians are going through the grill and apart from cabinet and party members, everyone has “Tinubu” on their lips. Maybe because it’s Tinubu’s turn. Being called out fairly or unfairly comes with the job.But no one is calling out their state governors and representatives. And there is ample reason to do so....
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Why we pulled out of Edo transition C’tee— APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday blamed the inability of officials of the outgoing government of Peoples Democratic Party-led government of Governor Godwin Obaseki to provide vital documents germaine required to carryout its assignment as reasons by Edo State Joint Transition Committee, adjourned indefinitely (sine die). Earlier on Tuesday, reports from government sources stated...
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Oba of Benin honours ‘Igbo man’ with Royal beads
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has awarded Ikele (Royal beads) to a Benin-based Nigerian, Mr Fecus Ezekwere, leaving had fond memories. Ezekwere who hails from South eastern part of Nigeria, found favour in Oba Ewuare’s sight for his unwavering commitment to service of God and humanity. The...
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Alleged burglar caught wearing stolen clothes
A Benin-based suspected burglar seen wearing clothes stolen from a burgled boutique, has been arrested and taken into Police custody. The suspect whose identity is yet to be revealed by the police, was said to have stolen the cloths in a nearby boutique around Adolor College school road in Egor Local Government Area of Edo...
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Unemployed indigenes:Businesses risk closure
The Akwa Ibom State government has threatened to tough measures against businesses owners in the State that fail to employ indigenes of the State, following the launch of portal for unemployed youths by Governor Umo Eno. The Governor issued the threat on Monday at the launch of the website where dedicated to job opportunities from...
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Edo market women leader’s trick backfires
Self style President of Edo State market Women’s Association, Black Ogiamien left with an unforgettable experience at Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin 8th commemorative service at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral on Sunday in Benin City. Ogiamien was said to have sneaked into the church with her female...
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Obasanjo: Out-of-school children breed B/Haram
Nigeria former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday said the growing number of out-of-school children poses security great risk in the nation. The stated that the surge in out-of-school does not only pose a great security risk to the north, noting that such syndrome could become a fertile ground for the recruitment of future Boko...