African leaders on Thursday canvassed reforms that could transform the landscape of development by rejigging the recruitment process of electing leaders in the Africa. Guests at the 2024 Democracy Dialogue made the submission at Goodluck Jonathan Foundation theme: “Functional Education and effective Political leadership as a panacea to Africa’s growth and development” in Benin City,...
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Police nab traditional ruler, Cop for kidnapping
Operatives of the Nigeria Police have arrested and grilled the traditional ruler (Onojie) of Uromi, His Royal Highness, Zaiki Aselm Aidenojie in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State for alleged kidnapping in the State. Aidenojie was a Guest at the Irrua Area Command of Nigeria Police on Monday June 10, 2024, when...
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Jonathan parleys Oba of Benin on democracy talk
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday met Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, ahead of 2024 Democracy Dialogue. The dialogue for the former Nigeria’s leader Foundation’s Foundation programme is scheduled for Thursday June 13th Democracy Anniversary in Benin City. Addressing the Royal father in his Palace in Benin...
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Shaibu collapses party structure for Okpebholo
Impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Mr Philip Shaibu has collapsed his political party structure for the All Progressives Congress Candidate for the September 21 gubernatorial election, Sen. Monday Okpebholo and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa. He also donated 50 branded campaign vehicles to the Edo All Progressives Congress Secretariat 2024 governorship Campaign Council of...
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Tinubu sacks Arase appoints new PSC Chair
President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Mr Solomon Arase, retired Inspector General of Police. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale said on Monday said in his stead, the President approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Commission. The President also approved the appointment of...
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Mischief-makers blamed for AAU students unrest
The Management of Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU) has blamed mischief makers and politicians enmeshed in the chatter of impious politics around September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State for the recent students unrest in the institution. Head of the University’s Corporate Communication and Protocol, Otunba Mike Aladenika disclosed this while fielding questions...
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NDLEA intercepts US, UK -bound illicit drugs
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted five different parcels of illicit drugs at a Courier film in Lagos State. NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi said on Sunday in a statement that the consignments were concealed in ladies’ clothes and synthetic hair going to the United States and United Kingdom. NDLEA...
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2 ex-convicts, two others arrested for banditry
Four suspected bandits, including two ex-convicts terrorizing a border town between Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory have been arrested by security operatives. The quartet were arrested when security personnel stormed kidnappers camps at Gidan Dogo and Kweti Forest, Kaduna State, bordering FCT. Spokesperson for FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh said on Sunday...
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Oba palace: Okaigheles not banned in Benin
The Oba of Benin Palace in Benin City has clarified that Okaigheles (Youth leaders) across the seven Local Government Areas in Edo State have not been banned, noting that they represents a segment of the aged-long Benin traditional administrative structure. This followed the recent pronouncement of Governor Godwin Obaseki banning activities of Okaigheles in Benin...
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Police clear Ogun DPO of corruption allegations
The Nigeria Police Command in Ogun State has cleared Ogijo Divisional Police officer (name withheld) free of corruption allegations. The DPO was accused of “soliciting” for retirement contributions and illegal conversion of suspect’s property for his personal use through a recently Media report. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola disclosed this in a statement while...