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Iperu stands still as Tinubu, Akpabio, SGF, govs, others celebrate Abiodun’s mother at 90
The ancient town of Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State was agog on Wednesday as dignitaries across the country converged on St James Anglican Church to commemorate the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun, the mother of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Among the attendees were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Senate Leader,…
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Eno grants autonomy to AKADEP, orders immediate facility renovation
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has directed that the Akwa Ibom State Agricultural Development Programme (AKADEP), formerly an agency under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, now become an autonomous agency, under the supervision of the State Government Secretary’s office. Eno disclosed this while conducting an impromptu inspection of facilities at the AKADEP…
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Edo gov reaffirms commitment to building disaster-resilient infrastructure
By Folashade Olorunfemi Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in infrastructure that can withstand environmental shocks, ensuring that disaster risk reduction remains central to governance. Okpebholo gave the assurance during an event organised by the Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA) to commemorate the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, held…
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Edo HoS promises to fund digital public service library from book proceeds
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, has announced that proceeds from his recently published book will serve as seed funding for the proposed Digital Public Service Library, a knowledge hub and learning platform for civil and public servants across the state. Dr. Okungbowa disclosed this at the commencement of his visitation tour across Ministries,…
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Murray-Bruce switches to APC few hours after Diri resigned PDP membership
…cites Tinubu’s economic vision The former lawmaker representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Sen. Benedict Murray-Bruce, has announced his defection from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Murray-Bruce made this known on Wednesday in a statement shared on his official X handle. He defended his defection, expressing that the reforms the country is undergoing under President Bola Ahmed…
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Edo entrepreneurs get boost to thrive, innovate
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a bid to promote creativity and innovation as key drivers of economic growth in the state, the Edo State Government has launched a two-day “Grants/Support to Entrepreneurs” across the state. During the grand finale of the event, which held at the Technology Incubation Centre, South-South Zone E in, Benin City, the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…
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Edo charts new course, seeks partnerships to unlock gas potential
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo state government through the Ministry of Mining has announced its readiness to partner with the Federal government and private stakeholders in harnessing its Oil and Gas resources responsibly, attract meaningful investments, and contribute to Nigeria’s sustainable economic future. This was revealed through an affirmation made by the Commissioner for Mining, Andrew Ijegbai, during a one-day…
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Edo govt to begin monthly physical exercise for civil servants
By Folashade OlorunfemiIn a bid to enhance the physical fitness of civil servants, the Edo state government has launched a nine-member Service Fitness Committee, responsible for coordinating and ensuring a seamless take-off of the monthly physical fitness exercise for Civil and Public Servants in the State.This initiative, as part of the Edo State Public Service Retooling and Enhancement Programme (Edo-PREP),…
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“Your appointment is a call to serve, not for money-making,” Edo gov tells Commissioners
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has told his Commissioners that their appointment is not for self-enrichment but to serve the people. The governor gave the warning on Tuesday while swearing in newly appointed commissioners and inaugurating commissions and boards of agencies in Benin. He also said he would not tolerate corruption in the government, directing them to openly show…
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Senate Leader, Bamidele declares Dec 2025 target for new electoral law
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 will be completed before December to ensure its use in the 2027 general elections. Bamidele (Ekiti Central) made the disclosure on Tuesday shortly after the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s letter seeking the confirmation…
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