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There are indications that the Nigerian Police Council may nominate a new Inspector-General of Police by February. It is unclear if the current Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, will get a tenure extension but unconfirmed sources said his successor may be announced. The council, which is chaired by the President, comprises the 36 state governors and the Chairman of the …

…warns government against playing politics with Bishop Kukah’s statement, it was ordered by God …urges Nigerians to prayer for PMB, nation’s peace Apostle Theophilus Ebonyi, the Senior Pastor of Faith on the Rock Ministry International has charged Nigerians to seek God’s intervention by offering prayers for the present government of President Muhammadu Buhari to overcome the demonic agenda against the …

By Isaac Eranga Chairman, Edo State Football Referees Council, Mr. Johnbull Nosa Okundolor, has called on Edo State Football Referees to reflect on the achievements made in 2020 and thank God despite the incidences of Covid-19 pandemic that ravaged the world. He wished the Referees a prosperous New year and called on them to prepare for 2021. The Premier league …

Edo State Government will ramp up community engagement and extra-curricular activities in public schools across the state in 2021 as part of its renewed drive to consolidate on reforms in the basic education sector. The Executive Chairman, Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Joan Osa Oviawe, made this known while addressing journalists in Benin City at the weekend. …

By Okhide Em’ya David  Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), has advised all state wing Executive Council members,  school heads, and primary school teachers in the State not to fill any document related to contributory Pension scheme no matter the source of such document until the Union directs otherwise. A statement by the assistant secretary general,  of …

Senate Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has lampooned President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to as a matter of urgency, face governance and stop making excuses at every turn, according to the Vanguard. In a statement yesterday in Abuja while reacting to the new year broadcast of President Buhari, Senate Minority Leader, Senator  Enyinnaya Abaribe, PDP, Abia South said …

Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA) has called for sustained adherence to Infection Prevention and Control measures, including hand and respiratory hygiene, as well as the use of face mask in public as the world enters the new year 2021. In a new year message signed by its President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, CMA also reaffirms  its call on governments to give greater …

… urges residents to abide by COVID-19 guidelines Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government would be actively engaging its citizens and private organisations on security of lives and property and in driving its urban regeneration initiatives in 2021. The governor, who disclosed this in his New Year broadcast, noted that he was emplacing deep-rooted …

…Police smash 3-man robbery Gang By Okhide Em’ya David Celebration of new year 2021  turned soured in the mouths of some celebrants on Friday in Benin City, Edo State of Nigeria when a  commercial bus (tuke tuke) driver was gruesomely murdered by unknown persons. The “Tuke Tuke” bus driver was killed along Siluko road near Oliha market while the auto …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government is taking appropriate measures to check the spread of epidemics, drawing from the experiences in managing the first wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. In a statement to commemorate the maiden International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, by the United Nations, to be marked every December 27, Governor …