The Edo State government is set to break new ground with #300 million partnership grant to empower over 3,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across the State. The package, which is in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Bank of Industry (BOI), is geared towards fostering conducive business environment. The gesture is borne...
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Benue appoints new SSG as Alakali dumps Alia
Hyacinth Alia, Governor has approved the appointment of Prof. Aber Serumun Deborah as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) as replacement for Joseph Alakali who recently resigned from his position yesterday. Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Tuesday in a statement, said Alakali she need time to address personal challenges. The Governor...
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Murder: Edo APC threatens to boycott peace pact
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened to boycott Peace Pact by political parties and Candidates in the September 21st Edo State governorship poll to protest against murder of Senator Monday Okpebholo’s orderly, Inspector. Akor Onu, who was gunned down on July 18th 2024 by political thugs near Benin Airport exit gate in Benin City....
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DSS releases detained NLC president, Ajaero
The Department of State Secret Department (DSS) has released the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero on bail, bowing down to pressure. Ajaero, who was arrested aboard on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, was released at about 11.10pm, according to top official of the Union. The embattled NLC President,...
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APC chieftain under fire for criticizing Tinubu
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Joe Igbokwe is under fire for publicly criticising electricity tariff increase by President Bola Tinubu-led federal government. The Lagos-based politician who hails from South eastern part of Nigeria, was revealed on social Media on Sunday after his appeal to President Tinubu to intervene and reduce the new electricity...
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3 policemen detained over student’s murder
Three policemen have been arrested for alleged murder of Abdulqoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, Kwara State Polytechnic, student in Kwara State. The development comes barely 24 hours after Polytechnic Rector, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed through the spokesperson of the Polytechnic, Mrs Halimat Garba said circumstances that led to the demise of the student was sketchy and commended...
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4 suspects arrested over attack on Edo politicians
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with alleged attack on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Illeh, Ekpoma, Esan West Local government Area, ahead of Edo State governorship election billed for September 21. The quartet were picked up by security operatives shortly after the alleged attack, according to party sources on Monday...
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DSS arrests NLC president, Joe Ajaero
The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero was on Monday morning the the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja by operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS. According to Vanguard, Ajero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for an official assignment when DSS nabbed him. Sources said Ajaero...
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Iyoha: Cultists use to draw debts in Edo govt house
Dr Osaigbovo Iyoha, Chief of Staff to Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has lauded the government sanitizing Edo State Government House, where he alleged Cultists use to converge and recover debts. The Chief of Staff revealed this during an interview Channel Television where he rated the Governor’s achievements in the past seven years in...
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Senate postpones public hearing on sabotage in petroleum sector
The Nigerian Senate has deferred its investigation into alleged sabotage in the petroleum industry, citing the need for wider consultations with stakeholders whose input and participation will add value to the conclusion on investigative hearing, The Guardian said. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Senator Leader conveyed the position of the Committee on Sunday in a statement said...