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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has dismissed media reports that members of the National Assembly had begun the collection of signatures to counter the refusal of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) to assent to the Electoral Act amendment bill. Gbajabiamila made this known to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with Buhari in …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, especially Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a message of goodwill issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, yesterday, to commemorate the occasion, urged Christians in the state and Nigeria at large to …

Aviation and telecom groups in the United States have said they will share data to help resolve safety concerns related to new 5G wireless service. According to CNBC, Verizon Communications and AT&T are set to roll out 5G on January 5, 2022. Aviation groups and the Federal Aviation Administration have since flagged concerns about interference with aircraft altimeters. The wireless …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday called on Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas to further unite, show love to one another and reinforce their determination for a national rebirth in line with the party’s mission to rescue and rebuild the Nigerian nation from misrule. In a Christmas message by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo …

Edo State Government has urged residents in the state to show love to orphans and the less privileged, in the spirit of the Christmas celebration. Addressing journalists in Benin City, after presenting gift items to children at the Project Charilove Foundation, in Benin City, the Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, Hon. Maria Edekor said the government is committed …

…Urges youths to shun violence By Igbotako Nowinta Otota (Prime- Minister) Of Oviorie – Ovu Community, in Osiokolo, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Moses Onoagharakpote Akpoyoware-Onoyivwinta, has made a passionate call to youths in his community in particular and Nigeria in general, to shun any acts of violence this Yuletide season. He advised that people should …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to sustain ongoing reforms and programmes across all sectors of the state to ensure the inflow of investors into the state, reassuring that his government will continue to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Obaseki gave the assurance when he received the management of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, led by …

By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku, our Abuja Coreespondent Nigerian security, including soldiers, police and the Civil Defence Corps have been deployed to key areas, including markets in Abuja in an apparent show of power to forestall imminent terrorist attacks. This proactive action followed a memo from the Nigeria Immigration service (NIS), that there is an imminent terror attack on soft targets …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Benin City, Nigeria – Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Ahmad Abdurrahman, recently deployed to zone 5 Command in Edo State has warned personnel of the zone against bullying, extortion, overbearing and other forms of unprofessional conducts, as any erring officer would be dealt with, accordingly. AIG Ahmad Abdurrahman stated this in his maiden chat with Alltimepost.com …

Incoming Super Eagles gaffer, Portugese coach Jose Paseiro will not play the “observer” role at the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon as has been widely reported. Contrary to speculations that caretaker coach, Austin Eguavoen would tinker the Super Eagles in Cameroon, Vanguard reports that the new coach has been confirmed to throw his hat into the ring. President of the …