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Edo State Government has dissolved the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and appointed Prof. Osarhieme Benson Osadolor as Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution. The government, in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment and dissolution take immediate effect. Ogie said “the Fulbright Scholar, Prof. Osadolor is to immediately take …

The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Tuesday denied media reports that it has “introduced or re-introduced’’ new restrictions on COVID-19. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the rebuttal at a meeting with Online Publishers in Lagos. Mohammed said there were no new restrictions, adding that the Presidential Steering Committee on Covid-19 only reiterated existing regulations to …

By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Edo State Police Command said it has deployed 3, 410 personnel to provide a water-tight security during and after ed-eld-fitr celebration in the state. The police operatives are to work in synergy with other sister agencies in security of lives and property during and after Muslims festivity, today and tomorrow. Mosques, other worship centers, recreation venues and …

By lgbotako Nowinta, Alltimepost Nigeria Bureau Chief Worsening security situation in Nigeria has continued to draw the attention and concern of Nigerians, including religious ministers who are not only worried about the wrong direction, but concerned about President Muhammadu Buhari’s ineptitude in dealing with the problems of the nation. Recently, Clergyman Rev Harry Osayande, in commenting on the palpable security …

Edo Security received a big boost on Monday as the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki donated 15 operational vehicles to Edo State Community Vigilante Security Network to enhance their performance and strengthen security in the state. The governor presented the vehicles after a meeting with members of Edo State Community Vigilante Security Network and heads of various security agencies in …

A bill that provides him, as the visitor to Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, with the powers to intervene on the lingering crisis in the Ivory Tower has been signed into law by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. After signing the bill at the Government House in Benin City on Monday, Obaseki assured that he would take all the …

Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are yet to remit over N3 trillion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) of the Federal Government of Nigeria between 2014 and 2020, the Senate discloses. Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen.Solomon Adeola (APC- Lagos), made the revelation in a statement by Kayode Odunaro, his Media Adviser, on Sunday in Abuja, the News Agency of …

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on Nigerians to desist from any act that could lead to war in Nigeria, the Vanguard reported on Monday. Oba Ogunwusi also warned those beating the drum of war in the country to desist, adding that there is no gain in warfare. The …

Burglars on the early hours of Monday made an attempt to break into the official residence of the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, around the presidential villa, Abuja. It was gathered that the men of the underworld attempted to break into the house at about 3am on Monday, but were apparently unsuccessful. The Chief of Staff, …

…As 17 States show interest in Solar Power Naija Prorgramme …Titled documents secured for building of first set of 65,000 homes across Nigeria, very discounted cement prices set Over two thousand hectares of land with titled documents have been given by 24 States for the Buhari administration’s Social Housing programme. Also, 17 States have indicated interest to participate in the …