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Newly appointed Service Chiefs arrive Senate for screening
The newly appointed Service Chiefs have arrived at the National Assembly Complex for their screening by the Senate. They arrived at the NASS Complex around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, accompanied by other senior military officers. The Senate had on Tuesday rescheduled the screening to Wednesday, October 29, reversing its earlier plan to hold the exercise next week. The announcement…
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Edo govt gives ex-Deputy Governor Omobayo one week to return state property or face arrest
The Edo State Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to former deputy governor, Marvellous Omobayo, directing him to return all government property and assets still in his possession. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, said all official items acquired or used by Omobayo during his time in office remain the property of Edo State…
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Edo strengthens healthcare delivery as EDOHIC, NHIA conduct BHCPF facility validation
The Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has carried out a validation exercise on accredited health facilities under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) across the state. The Director-General of EDOHIC, Dr. (Mrs.) Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, said the exercise was aimed at confirming and validating the accreditation earlier conducted by the…
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Aiyedatiwa kicks off O’DATIWA U-17 football competition
By Folashade Olorunfemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has flagged-off the O’DATIWA Under-17 Football Competition, reiterating his administration’s commitment to transforming sports into a powerful platform for youth empowerment, unity and economic growth across the state. The Governor restated his commitment at the Akure sports stadium, during the flag-off of the statewide tournament, themed “Catching Them Young for a Greater…
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EFCC warns gemstone dealers, miners against aiding money laundering
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has warned miners and dealers in precious metals and stones in Nigeria to desist from being used as conduit pipes to launder illicit funds and finance terrorism and refrain from sabotaging the efforts of the federal government geared towards ending insecurity and economic…
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Lagos will continue to champion justice, dignity, protection for all- Pedro
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos state government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing regional collaboration, supporting survivors, and enforcing stronger legal measures to combat trafficking and ritual crimes. Speaking at a two-day Africa Colloquium Against Human Trafficking held in Lagos, the State’s Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Mr Lawal Pedro SAN, emphasised that the state government would continue to…
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U.S revokes Wole Soyinka’s visa as Nobel laureate questions revocation
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday announced that the United States of America has revoked his visa, making his entry into the country impossible for now. Soyinka who disclosed this during a media parley held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, said he was unaware of any wrongdoing that could have warranted the revocation. “It is necessary…
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‘It’s strategy, not sabotage’- Lagos APC defends Tinubu’s $1bn deep sea port investment
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as “ignorant and misleading” claims by the opposition that the Federal Government’s investment in the Lagos Deep Sea Port amounts to economic sabotage against other ports in the country. Reacting to statements that accuses the government of “neglecting” the Warri, Calabar, Onne, and Port Harcourt ports while committing…
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Ondo govt approves construction, rehabilitation of 101km roads to boost development
The Ondo State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 101.036 kilometres of roads as part of efforts to close infrastructure gaps. The approval was part of the decisions taken at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday in Akure. Briefing journalists after the exco meeting held on Monday, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde…
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Peterside faults INEC, Judiciary, backs electoral reform to shift burden of proof
The founder of ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has berated the Nigerian judiciary for failing to live up to the required standard, expressing support for an electoral reform that would shift the burden of proof to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He criticised INEC under the leadership of its immediate past chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, describing it as a national…
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