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The chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi, on Monday, disclosed that state governors and other stakeholders have reached an agreement on the implementation of financial autonomy for state legislature and the judiciary. Although he did not disclose the details of the agreement reached, he assured the nation that the implementation will start in May. Fayemi, who is also …

Over the last couple of years, under the watch of Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators have been heading south and the economy on a free fall without anyone seriously doing anything to put a wedge to it slow down or reverse the trend. It is an economy characterised by high levels of unemployment and underemployment, a fast-depreciating …

…They were arrested at midnight – Source …It’s illegal – MASSOB Fear is palpable in some communities in Imo state, over the alleged arrest of persons suspected to be members of Pro -Biafra groups. Vanguard’s investigation yesterday in Owerri revealed that the arrest is said to be in connection with the various attacks on police stations and Owerri correctional centre …

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, says forming a Joint Committee between Nigeria and the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea will enhance Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) between both countries. The minister said this when Amb. Jon Tong, Ambassador of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea to Nigeria, paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday in Abuja. He …

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Igbinidu Inneh has revealed that the state is deploying a technology-driven revenue collection scheme to boost its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and enhance payment convenience for citizens. Inneh who was a guest speaker at an event on technology and tax administration organized by the Nigeria Governors’ …

By Okhide Em’ya David A staff of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Albert Osarumwense has filed a motion at the Court of Appeal in Benin City  to dismiss the appeal filed by the Commission challenging his reinstatement. The Appellant said  the Commission has failed to file its brief of argument within the stipulated time. It would be recalled that …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Edo State Police Command has rescued 19 children and six women trafficked from different parts of the country to Benin City. The police also stated that the rescue operation was carried out in synergy with local vigilante in Evboutubu area, Ekehuan road, Benin City on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The victims, including a teenager were said to …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Isaac Akinmoyede recently deployed to zone 5 Command assumed duty in Benin City, the Edo State Capital on Monday April 19, 2021. Prior to his deployment to Zone 5, he was the AIG in-charge of Zone 17 Command comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, according to a statement released by the Zonal Police Public Relations …

…Says, no need for any National Confab …’No criminal or terrorist is bigger than Nigeria’ Nigeria’s Presidency, on Tuesday reacted to the growing wave of secessionist agitations in some parts of the country, stating that President Muhammadu Buhari cannot be intimidated or bullied into giving in to the threats of such agitators. Describing them as mercantile agents who are only …

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, on Monday urged the Federal Government to allowed states to develop and operate their respective minerals and pay royalty to the central government. Wike made the call when Mr Uchechukwu Ogah, the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Port Harcourt, according to …