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Edo CJ swears in Omobayo as Deputy Governor
The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa has inaugurated Omobayo Godwins as Deputy Governor. This occurred hours after Philip Shaibu was impeached by the state house of assembly. The 37-year-old engineer who was beaming with a smile, was sworn in around 1:40 pm on Monday by the Chief Judge of Edo State Justice Daniel Okungbowa. In a day…
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UBEC affirms commitment to transform state govt schools
By Innocent Raphael Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC),Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, has affirmed the Commission’s dedication to supporting state governments in modernizing their schools to meet the demands of 21st-century education. Its commitment was emphasized during a visit to Science Model Primary School Chaza Suleja, one of five science model schools chosen by the Niger State government…
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My impeachment, a threat to Nigeria’s democracy- Shaibu
The impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has said his impeachment was a threat to the nation’s democracy, describing it as a “flagrant abuse of power” by the House of Assembly. Shaibu made this known in a video posted on his X handle. https://t.co/makWClHdlw WesternPost had reported that the House of Assembly impeached Shaibu on Monday in a…
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Maintain clean environment beyond Eid-el-Fitr- LAWMA
By Innocent Raphael The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has enjoined Lagosians to ensure they imbibe the virtues of maintaining a clean environment beyond the festivities season. Stating this on Monday in a press release by the agency, Gbadegesin congratulated the Muslim faithfuls on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, and the…
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Court remands Emefiele in EFCC Custody
The Ikeja High Court in Lagos State has ordered the remand of a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Emefiele to be remanded till the next adjourned date, Thursday, April 11 when the court will give its ruling on bail. Justice Rahman Oshodi also…
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BREAKING: Edo State Deputy Governor impeached
Members of the Edo State House of Assembly have impeached the state’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, for engaging in perjury and leaking of the government’s secrets. He was impeached during plenary session on Monday in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Shaibu’s impeachment followed the adoption of the report of a seven-man committee set up to investigate allegations of misconduct…
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BREAKING: Emefiele arrives court for arraignment
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele has arrived in court for his arraignment. Emefiele is to be arraigned at the Ikeja High Court over alleged abuse of office and allocation of billions of dollars. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/JfPUKmx4JYsXfWox/?mibextid=oFDknk
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Hike in electricity tariffs to raise funds for struggling DisCos – Falana
By Innocent Raphael Human rights advocate, Femi Falana (SAN), has berated the Federal Government, and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), for planning to expand electricity tariff, alleging that it was a move to raise funds for financially unstable Distribution Companies (DisCos). Appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Falana argued that the recent tariff increase for Band A consumers lacks…
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Rumours of dumping LP, false- Obi
By Innocent Raphael The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has labelled as false, recent speculations suggesting he was planning to dump the party. Obi stated this on Sunday when he donated a borehole to Pantami Sheep Market in Gombe State, insisting that he stands for peaceful resolution of issues in the party. Speaking about the…
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EKEDC releases list of Band A in Lagos
By Innocent Raphael The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has released the list of consumers who will be affected by the recent price adjustment of tarrif in Lagos State. EKEDC disclosed the list in a post via its X handle on Sunday, responding to several requests of concerned electricity consumers over an earlier post made by the company on Thursday.…
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