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*Top US-based tech firm joins global giants Facebook, Google, HUAWEI others focusing more on the country *Osinbajo welcomes offer*VP: We will use technology to engage our youths & address issues affecting our people *Microsoft: Nigeria’s tech space would become most viable in Africa Global tech heavyweight, Microsoft Corporation, has disclosed plans to partner with the Federal Government for the benefit of the …

.By Okhide  Em’ya David. All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in last year’s Edo Governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has approached the Court of Appeal to set aside the High Court ruling nullifying his candidacy alongside his running mate, Hon. Gani Audu. The High Court delivered in suit No. B/358/2020 on the 6th of January 2021, basing its judgement on alleged infractions contained …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Miss Osaremen Okolo, who hails from Ewohimi in Esan South East Local Government of Edo State, on her appointment as coronavirus (COVID-19) Policy Advisor to United States President-elect, Joe Biden. Obaseki, in a statement, hailed Okolo, a graduate of Harvard University and a former Senior Health Policy Advisor in the US House …

Edo State has recorded 28 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 270, as the state government cautions residents to abide by the precautionary health and safety guidelines. The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this in a briefing at the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), chaired by Governor Godwin …

…Rule Expected to Protect the Economic Interests of American Workers WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a final rule that will modify the H-1B cap selection process, amend current lottery procedures, and prioritize wages to protect the economic interests of U.S. workers and better ensure the most highly skilled foreign workers benefit from the temporary employment program. Modifying the …

…Police gun down one fleeing suspect By Okhide Em’ya David It was a gloomy atmosphere at the Edo State Police Command on Wednesday when news broke that an Inspector of Police with the Anti Cultism Unit, Mr.  Mohammed Hameed had been shot to death by dare devil armed robbery suspects at Central Benin Metropolis. Reports says  some fleeing bandits on the night …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, as well as his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will on Saturday know their fate in a suit seeking to remove Obaseki from office on account of forgery. This is so, following the decision of Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja to …

European Parliament President David Sassoli spoke of “deeply concerning scenes from the U.S. Capitol tonight.” World leaders expressed shock at political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday which saw supporters of President Donald Trump storm the Capitol building in Washington DC. Nonetheless, many also said they had faith in the resilience of the nation’s democratic institutions. European Parliament President David Sassoli …

At least four people have been reported dead from the violence at the Capitol. The U.S. Congress has certified the election of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States. The certification, a constitutional requirement, was done hours after supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building to prevent the lawmakers from certifying the election. At least four people …

Mr Obama, a strong Biden backer, said Americans would be kidding themselves if they treated the chaos as a total surprise. Former U.S. President Barack Obama has said history will not be kind to incumbent President Donald Trump over the violence that erupted at the Capitol, Washington D.C, on Wednesday. The Capitol Building is the seat of the American Congress, …