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Gov Ododo convenes emergency security meeting over alleged fulani killing
The governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has convened an emergency security meeting in Lokoja, to address the indigenes of Isanlu and the Fulani settlers after the latter alleged that one of them was killed by indigenes of the community. Ododo summoned the emergency security meeting to listen to both sides and take action to guarantee peace and security. This…
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Edo: Okpebholo wants to probe my govt to cover for his incompetence – Obaseki
Crusoe Osagie, the Media Adviser to former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Crusoe Osagie, has described the move by Governor Monday Okpebholo to probe Obaseki’s government as a smokescreen to cover his incompetence and unpreparedness for office. It would be recalled that Okpebholo had set up a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin…
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Okpebholo restores statutory financial entitlements of Benin Traditional Council
….abolishes law created by Obaseki’s govt The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has abolished the new traditional councils created by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, in Edo South senatorial district. The governor also restored the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and ordered that the status quo before the creation of the now abolished councils be…
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Northern youth group lauds senate, calls for inclusive representation
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals, a coalition of professionals from all the 19 states of Northern Nigeria, have commended the Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Senator Barau Jibril, for their decision to delay the confirmation of appointments to the Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC). The group, in a statement, described the Senate’s action…
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Oyo Govt vows to curb proliferation of illegal arms, light weapons
The Oyo State Government has begun moved to curb the proliferation of illegal arms, light weapons and illegal migration in the state. The government promised to reward security personnel and citizens who help in its efforts to apprehend smugglers of illegal arms and ammunition as well as those involved in human and child trafficking and other illegal acts through its…
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Akwa Ibom Govt suspends principal over poor feeding of boarding students
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education, Idongesit Etiebet, has announced the suspension of Nse Sunday Umoh, the Principal-General of Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep, over poor feeding of boarding students in the hostel. This was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo on Saturday. The commissioner said officials of the ministry decided to pay an unscheduled visit…
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BREAKING: Okpebholo constitutes 14-member committee to probe Obaseki’s govt
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the committee, which will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, at Government House in Benin…
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Gov Okpebholo appoints Sulaiman Aledeh MD of Edo Broadcasting Service
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Suleiman Aledeh as the substantive Managing Director of the State-owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). The appointment takes immediate effect. This was announced by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, on Saturday. Aledeh is an international journalist, editor-at-large, strategic media, and communication consultant. He has over…
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Group donates artificial limbs to 291 persons in Northwestern Nigeria
Nigeria’s National chapter of the Jama’atul Izalatul Bid’a Wa Iqamatus-Sunnah, JIBWIS has donated artificial limbs to 291 persons from the North-Western states. The limbs were presented to the elated beneficiaries at a ceremony in Birnin-Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State. No fewer than 117 of the lucky beneficiaries were from Kebbi while the rest were from the other North-Western States. Speaking…
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Defence Minister, Uzodimma assure security for Igbo diaspora ahead yuletide
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, have assured Igbo in the diaspora of their safety during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. The assurance comes as preparations heighten to welcome Nigerians returning home for the celebrations. The two leaders, along with the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82…
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