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BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Benin City – Recently posted commissioner of police to Edo State CP Abutu Yaro assumed duty in Benin City on Monday as the 44th commissioner of police in Edo State. He succeeded CP Philip Ogbadu who retired from the Nigeria Police Force, last month. CP Abutu Yaro pledged to discharge his duty in the state with utmost …

Edo State Government has disclosed plans to launch telemedicine services across the state’s 18 local councils in partnership with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America. The Edo Commissioner of Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said the government will be organizing a free medical outreach for Edo residents with the support of the …

By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku  Abuja, Nigeria…In a bid to promote the portrayal of the Nigeria Police Force in movies and other creative content produced by the Nigeria movie and entertainment industry, the Police have partnered with the leadership of the Nigeria Guild of Actors, and other relevant associations in the Nigeria entertainment industry. The police met with the leadership of the …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has identified data as a necessity in the socio-economic development of any society, noting that his administration will leverage technology to provide the needed data for proper planning and sustainable development of Edo State. Obaseki stated this while addressing participants during a workshop in Benin City organized by the Edo State Ministry of Physical …

*VP declares open international forum on Lake Chad development Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called for improved synergy among stakeholders, saying it will enhance economic stability and peace in the Lake Chad region, “Just as international cooperation and collaboration in military action is yielding positive results” in the region. Prof. Osinbajo (SAN), stated this on Monday in Abuja …

The National Leader of All Progressives Congress and presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu, has explained why he met with members of the Progressives Governors Forum on Monday. The PUNCH had earlier reported that Tinubu met with the APC governors at the Kebbi State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, hours after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declared his intention to succeed the President, Major General Muhammadu …

BY IGBOTAKO NOWINTA Why the break-neck speed being employed by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, in asking for Section 84 (12) of the 2022 Electoral Act to be deleted, while pretending that no other cogent court orders have been given in this regard? Was it impossible before this current controversy concerning section 84 (12), for …

My experiences, insights, opportunities must be used for Nigeria and Nigerians, VP adds. Dear Nigerians, for the past seven years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in war and peace, and a man of integrity, President Muhammadu Buhari. We have, together, worked through some of the most difficult times in …

In just over a decade, Nigeria will have some of the highest concentrations of young people in the world. Currently, 43 per cent of Nigeria’s population is aged 0 – 14 years compared with the global average of 25 per cent. This is the first in a five-part series that will explore the megatrends that will shape Nigeria’s future and …

The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has explained that his ministry embraced the use of television, radio, social media and other technological inventions for the propagation of the Gospel. The octogenarian preacher lamented that ‘wicked people’ are using the provisions of technology to advance their agenda, hence, the church cannot continue ‘sleeping’ but must ‘wake …