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I’ll chase criminals out of Edo State- Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace in the Heartbeat of the Nation. Governor Okpebholo said under his watch, criminals will not be allowed to get away with murder or disrupt the relative peace in the State. According to a statement signed by Fred Itau, Okpebholo’s Chief Press…
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BREAKING: Ebonyi governor suspends two Commissioners
The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma and his Housing and Urban Development counterpart, Francis Ori. According to PUNCH report, they were suspended on Monday during the State Executive Council meeting in Abakaliki, the state capital. The PUNCH reported that a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation,…
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Egbetokun to unveil School Protection Squad in Ogun
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is set to unveil the ‘School Protection Squad’ in Ogun State. The initiative is aimed at enhancing and promoting the safety and security of schools across the state. A statement released late Monday by the Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the initiative will be inaugurated during a two-day event themed…
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PDP, LP, other opposition parties have lost momentum- Segun Showunmi
…forms National Opposition Coalition Network A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and former governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Segun Showunmi, has formed a national opposition coalition network. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Showunmi explained that the coalition was formed to rescue the nation and its democracy from imminent danger. Showunmi stated that there is no…
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INEC lambasts PDP govs over allegation of Edo election manipulation
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party governors over allegations that it manipulated the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. INEC had declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the winner with 291,667 votes, while the PDP candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, secured 247,274 votes. Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata came third…
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Nigeria, US Military reinforce cooperation through health diplomacy
US Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), concluded official engagement across West Africa, including a pivotal visit to Nigeria, where he reinforced the enduring partnership between the United States and the Nigerian Armed Forces. The discussions emphasised advancing shared security priorities, addressing resource challenges, and leveraging health diplomacy to combat global health threats. During his visit…
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Obaseki’s appointed deputy, Omobayo appears in court over alleged contempt
Godwins Omobayo, who was appointed as deputy governor to the immediate-past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, appeared at a Federal High Court in Abuja to honour a court order. Omobayo appeared in court alongside his counsel, Ken Mozia, SAN, before Justice Omotosho. Justice Omotosho had, on 4 November ordered Mr Omobayo to appear in person before him…
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BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu suspends media aide
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi. A statement issued by Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, said Ajetunmobi’s suspension came on the heels of the misrepresentation of facts on his personal “X” account on a past incident. “The Governor wishes to state categorically…
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NCC restates commitment to creating truly consumer centric telecom industry
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has restated the commitment of the agency to creating a truly consumer centric telecom industry. Maida stated that, creating a consumer centric telecom industry would enable consumers feel valued, informed, empowered and satisfied with the services they receive. He made this remarks at the 93rd Telecom Consumer…
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Lagos Neighborhood Safety inducts new recruits
The Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency has inducted the newly recruited personnel of the Corps. The induction ceremony was held simultaneously at the five Divisional commands of Lagos State anchored by the Administration and Human resources department in conjunction with the operations department. At the Ikeja Division, the General Manager, Prince Dr Ifalade Oyekan FSIN who was represented by Mr.…
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