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Officials of the Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) in Edo State, headed Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, in collaboration with other security agencies in the state have arrested one Chinedu Ogu, a fugitive who escaped from maximum-security prison at Oko, Benin City, during the #EndSARS protest that rocked the country last year.   Ogu, who was in prison for murder charges, was among the …

The UNECA sub-regional director urged African leaders to ensure training and access to digital technology for women and youths. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has said that empowering women and youths was vital to value creation and promotion of economic growth in Africa. Mrs Ngone Diop, Sub-Regional Director, West Africa Office, UNECA, stated this in Lagos, in …

. Nigerian Government on Thursday inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to tackle illegal refinery of crude oil in the Niger Delta region. The acting Solicitor-General of the Federation (SGF) and Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr Umar Mohammed, who represented the minister said the move was in a bid to block revenue leakages. “The major mandate of the …

Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it will commence a “total lockdown” of the South-East if Nnmadi Kanu, its leader, is not produced for his next court appearance slated for October 21, according to a statement published by the Vanguard Newspaper on Wednesday. Kanu is facing charges bordering on treasonable felony brought against him by the federal government over …

Maiduguri – Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Nigerian military will not allow the Islamic States West African Province (ISWAP), a foreign terrorist group, to have strong footing in Nigeria Musa stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday, in Maiduguri He said that ISWAP terrorist group was a foreign terrorist organisation being sponsored by …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, in New York, assured world leaders that Nigeria had initiated some specific actions to tackle and reverse the severe biodiversity loss that was affecting the world. Buhari spoke in a video message to the hybrid High-Level event tagged “Transformative actions for Nature and People” on the margins of the 76th Session of the UN General …

By Okhide Em’ya David Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, today, warned against reckless driving in the state, while commiserating with the families of the victims of Tuesday ghastly motor vehicle accident on Sakponba Road, Benin City, which reportedly claimed the lives of four persons. Chief of Staff to the Governor, Osaigbovo Iyoha, who signed the statement on behalf of …

Six Attorneys-General from the South-West States visited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,  on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa and briefed him on the progress of justice reforms in their various States, many of which they said were inspired by the successes recorded during his stint as Lagos State Attorney-General. The Vice President who expressed delight at the visit commended the Attorneys-General …

Nigeria and Ghana are racing to adopt a central bank digital currency as they look to ride the wave of popularity of cryptocurrencies in West Africa’s two largest economies. Central banks in both countries have partnered with foreign financial tech companies to create digital versions of their currencies, joining the global train of countries exploring the initiative. Stacked cryptocurrency coins …

• Buhari proposes structure amendment to Petroleum Act 2021• Stakeholders express disappointment, raise concerns over investors’ confidence• ‘Nigeria’s oil, gas sector may be business as usual despite PIA’• Increase percentage on PIA profits to host communities, Yoruba forum canvasses Barely one month after assenting to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari is asking the Senate to amend …