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World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Government through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has commenced the installation of solar systems in 5000 households in Abia. The initiative was introduced to provide 24-hour uninterrupted solar power to 5 million households in Nigeria off the national grid, according to NDPHC representative, Mr Chinonso Ugwueke, an Engineer who led the …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made good on his promise of connecting the secretariat of the state’s chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to the CCETC-Ossiomo Power Plant in Benin City, for 24-hour power supply. The development has thrown journalists in the state into wild jubilation with many commending the governor for his development strides aimed …

…displays portal for applicants to check application status By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Abuja, Nigeria – Police constables who applied for and attended the 2021 recruitment exercise are to check the status of their applications and print their Computer Based Test (CBT) exam slips, if qualified for the next stage of the exercise. The Nigeria Police Force, in conjunction with the …

A man, Ifeanyi Njoku, has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Precious Okeke, 24, in an estate at Badore, in the Ajah area of Lagos State. According to PUNCH Metro report, the live-in lovers stayed on Oke Street, where Njoku allegedly killed his girlfriend for ritual purposes. It was learnt that a native doctor, who was assisting the suspect, …

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 …