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Edo Air takes shape as Okpebholo seals partnership with Chinese airline
By Osho Olatonmiwa Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Express Airline Co. Ltd and KDN Aero as part of plans to establish a state-owned airline, Edo Air. The agreement was announced in a statement from the Edo State Government’s Office of the Governor following the signing ceremony at Government House, Benin…
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Akwanga–Maiduguri superhighway will boost trade across regions, Shettima says
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure investments will transform Nigeria’s regions into economic powerhouses by improving connectivity, reducing transportation costs and boosting trade. Shettima said the administration’s road projects were designed to connect agricultural and industrial production centres with markets, create employment and accelerate economic development across the country. He spoke on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress…
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Tinubu’s second term will be a period of economic harvest, Shettima says
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the toughest phase of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration is over, promising that a second term will focus on delivering prosperity to Nigerians. Shettima spoke on Monday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Calabar, Cross River State, where he sought support for the re-election of Tinubu, Governor Bassey…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima visits Obong of Calabar ahead of APC campaign rally
Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a courtesy visit to the Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, at his palace in Calabar, Cross River State. The visit comes ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in the state. Shettima’s visit underscores his respect for the Efik traditional institution and its contributions to…
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Shettima arrives Calabar for APC presidential campaign rally
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday arrived in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally scheduled to hold on Monday. Shettima’s visit comes as the ruling party intensifies its mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election, with the rally expected to attract party leaders, supporters and other stakeholders from across the state.…
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Edo, Saudi Arabia explore partnership to attract agricultural investments
By Osho Olatonmiwa The Edo State Government has opened discussions with Saudi Arabian officials to attract foreign investment into its agriculture and livestock sectors as part of efforts to boost food security and expand production. The initiative was led by the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Hon. Ohimai Ehijimetor, during a strategic meeting with officials of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in…
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Oluremi Tinubu distributes empowerment items to 5,000 Enugu women, seeks support for Tinubu
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged women in the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying Nigerians would begin to enjoy the benefits of economic reforms after enduring their initial hardships. She made the appeal on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-East Women Presidential Rally in Enugu, where she declared that the country was approaching a…
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Okpebholo seeks EU support to tackle irregular migration, human trafficking
By Osho Olatomiwa Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on the European Union (EU) and other international partners to support efforts to tackle irregular migration, human trafficking and the challenges confronting Nigerians returning from abroad. Okpebholo made the appeal while receiving an EU delegation on a courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City, where he reaffirmed…
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Bus driver identifies five suspects in abduction of NYSC members in Imo
The driver of a bus conveying 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted in Imo State, has identified five men standing trial over the incident as members of the gang that attacked his vehicle and kidnapped the passengers. The driver, who testified as the third prosecution witness at the Imo State High Court in…
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Edo governor Okpebholo charges permanent secretaries on accountability, efficiency
By Osho Olatomiwa Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has charged permanent secretaries to uphold accountability, financial discipline and professionalism, warning against bureaucratic bottlenecks and practices that undermine effective public service delivery. Okpebholo gave the charge at a two-day strategic leadership and orientation retreat for permanent secretaries held from October 26 to 27, 2026, in Benin City. He described the…
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