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Edo State has continued to record success in the management of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, recording no COVID-19 related fatality in the last 43 days and one new confirmed case in the last five days. The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this during the daily virtual meeting of the State COVID-19 Taskforce, chaired by the State Governor, …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Monday announced that another tariff review for Nigeria’s 11 power distribution companies would hold in July. It disclosed this in its notice of Minor and Extraordinary Review of Tariffs for Electricity Transmission and Distribution Companies, a development that might lead to a rise in the tariffs payable by electricity users. The commission explained that …

•Asks NGOs, CSOs to respect financial transaction rules The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Nigerians against what it described as any investment that promises returns that looks too good to be true. “Though risk-taking is considered by some as the oxygen that drives investment decisions, the commission warns the public against taking unmitigated risk in desperation to …

Says nation’s security architecture being re-organised Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has given an assurance that Nigeria will soon overcome the current security challenges it is facing. He also disclosed that the nation’s security architecture is being re-organised with a view to achieving optimal result. The vice-president, according to a release issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, stated this while …

The palace of the traditional ruler of Ifitedunu in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Dr. Emeka Ilouno, has been razed down by unknown persons. THISDAY gathered that the palace of the monarch was invaded by 7p.m. last Sunday by unknown persons, who set it ablaze, including vehicles in the compound, before leaving. The President-General of the community, Chief …

The attack is possibly to weaken state institutions that are in-charge of law and order, so as to create fear and confusion. The Federal High Court Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria’s South-east, has been set ablaze by unknown gunmen. The building is located along the Enugu/Abakaliki Highway, opposite the Peoples Democratic Party office in the state. The attack was carried out on Tuesday …

Over 2000 residents have been displaced from Geidam town following the prolonged siege laid to the town by Boko Haram insurgents. The Executive Secretary of the state’s emergency management agency (YOSEMA), Mohammed Goje, told PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone chat that the displaced persons were being camped in Yunusari and Yusafari local government areas. Mr Goje said many of the …

WASHINGTON, DC – President Joe Biden speaks from the State Dining Room following the passage of the American Rescue Plan in the U.S. Senate at the White House on March 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Senate passed the latest COVID-19 relief bill by 50 to 49 on a party-line vote, after an all-night session. US President Joe Biden will …

A woman wearing a face mask, amid concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus, walks before an Olympic rings sculpture at the national ‘Birds Nest’ stadium, the main site of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Beijing on March 23, 2020. World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe has called for the Tokyo Olympics to be postponed over the coronavirus pandemic as Canada pulled out …

Boko Haram hoists flag in Niger village, seizes housewives, 50 communities deserted The spate of insecurity in the country assumed a more dangerous dimension on Monday as Boko Haram insurgents made in roads into Niger State and gunmen killed two students of Greenfield University in Kaduna state. Also on Monday, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue …