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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the development of the Benin River Port will guarantee the diversification of the nation’s economy from oil into the non-oil sector such as agriculture and agro-allied businesses, placing the country on the path to sustainable economic growth. Obaseki, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Benin City, said the project will facilitate …

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a total and indefinite ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada, in six Local Governments area of the state. The six local governments include Ikeja, Surulere, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, and Apapa. Speaking with all Divisional Police Officers in the state at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu urged the …

• In fresh twist, APC adjusts timetable to hold primary hours after PDP’s• Says no truth in zoning presidency to Northeast• APC has no reason to zone presidency to North, Tinubu group kicks• Uncertainty in Buhari’s cabinet as Malami, Tallen attend FEC after farewell session• Buhari to decide who stays, who goes, says Lai Mohammed The countdown to presidential primaries of …

The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, informed the accountant-general, Ahmed Idris of his suspension in a letter on Wednesday. The Nigerian government has suspended the Account-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, following his arrest over money laundering and diversion of public funds allegations on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intercepted Mr Idris in Kano on Tuesday and …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced at least 17 properties to the Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, The PUNCH has learnt. This is just as the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, suspended Idris who is currently being investigated for fraud to the tune of N80bn. An official of the EFCC, who wished to remain anonymous, …

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, arrested the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Nsima Ekere, for alleged diversion of funds to the tune of N47 billion through registered contractors of the agency. The Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwajaren, confirmed it to The Guardian last night. The former NDDC boss was the All …

• Only European judge can give IPOB, Kanu justice, says HURIWA• Nyako’s judgment overruling Kanu’s bail application, is sad, and unfair, CUPP insists The Federal High Court Abuja has struck out amended six-count charges preferred against the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal Government (FG), following the withdrawal of its charges. The withdrawal came …

•Declares FG has no plan to ban Facebook  •FEC okays N169.7bn private sector investments in road Infrastructure  •Approves N3.4bn for purchase of aviation property President Muhammadu Buhari has the final say on the fate of members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) who decided to renounce their political ambitions and remain in the cabinet, so says Minister of Information and …

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), its National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) among others to ensure that only those who emerged as delegates in the ad-hoc delegates election monitored by INEC in Edo State partake in the party primaries to choose …

Telecommunications outfit, MTN Nigeria, has swelled the growing list of bluechip companies, that have identified with the World Athletics Elite Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race. Race director, Zack Amodu, yesterday, said MTN has affirmed its support for the eighth edition of the race, which holds on May 28, 2022, in Okpekpe near Auchi in Edo State. “We are delighted …