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The trial of Farouk Lawan had a chequered history, the judge, Angela Otaluka, said in her judgement sentencing the former federal lawmaker to seven years in prison on Tuesday. Ms Otaluka, a judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Apo, Abuja, who  jailed Mr Lawan for bribery and corruption, said the trial, from inception, had issues which …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, unfolded its plans towards ensuring the success of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR), which resumes on Monday. The exercise, which was last conducted before the 2019 General Elections, was slated to resume in the first quarter 2020, but was abruptly halted due to the outbreak of COVID-19. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, said …

…Okowa to deliver keynote address …as Oborevwori sets to host Conference  The second quarter meeting of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria is slated to hold in Asaba, the Delta State capital from June 25th to 27th. The Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr Dennis Otu who disclosed this …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Wednesday, said that the last six months were used to restructure the civil service, and that now the state was ready to have commissioners. Therefore, Governor Obaseki added, he had directed wards and local governments in the state to submit names to be nominated as members of his cabinet. This is coming six months …

…We didn’t disqualify party from Nov election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said there are no factions in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), implying that it has recognized the primary election that produced the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Chukwuma Soludo as a candidate. The Commission also dismissed reports that it disqualified …

By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Benin City, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki administration is set to collaborate with the Conference of Non-governmental Organisations (CONGOs’ ) developmental initiatives to help move Edo forward.  Mr Obaseki who was represented by Ehimwenma Evbodaghe at the inauguration of the 6th Executive Council of CONGOs in Benin City during the week also said that he …

Pupils and teachers have eulogised the EdoBEST programme for the significant impact it has had on teaching and learning in the last 3 years. The programme ensures evidence-based academic content, positive classroom management techniques and continuous teacher training and support. The new child-centred and scientifically-based lessons have improved pupils’ performance across EdoBEST primary schools. These new methodologies include the use …

A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo, has won the governorship primary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) held on Wednesday in Awka. Mr Soludo, a professor of econometrics, had been disqualified earlier by a faction of the party headed by Jude Okeke, along with other aspirants. But the National Chairman of the party, …

Ms Ogunniyi was arrested by soldiers after the violence that erupted in the wake of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. A baby delivered in prison while her 18-year-old mother, Kemisola Ogunniyi, was being detained in connection with the October 2020 #EndSARS protest, has been christened. The child’s naming ceremony held on Wednesday at Vera Christian Assembly, Ayedun Quarters, Akure, Ondo State …

Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, said he has directed wards and local governments in the state to forward names as nominations for members of his cabinet begins. The governor disclosed this to State House correspondents on Tuesday after meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari at the presidential villa, Abuja. He added that a screening …