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The spokesperson of the Senate, Dr Basiru Ajibola has reiterated that the senate is working on decentralizing security apparatus to stem the tide of insecurity in the country. He also commended the Federal Government for securing the release of kidnapped Secondary school students at Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State irrespective of terms used to negotiate their release. Senator …

Italy is to join other European countries in imposing a ban on passenger flights from Britain, the foreign minister said Sunday, as the British government warned that a new more infectious strain of the virus was “out of control”. “The United Kingdom has issued an alert concerning a new strain of Covid-19,” Luigi Di Maio wrote on his Facebook account. …

By Isaac Eranga Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), also known as Edo Indigenous Movement (EIM) says the leadership qualities of the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, is a force to be reckoned with especially as it relates to the preservation of the people’s rich cultural values. This was contained in a statement signed by the Edo indigenous …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on the celebration of Igue Festival. In a statement, Obaseki said: “On behalf of the Government of Edo State, I felicitate with the Omo N’ Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, all Edo people and …

Edo State House of Assembly has assured that it will formulate and pursue only laws that would make the state economically viable and drive sustainable development. The legislature gave the assurance at the weekend at a meeting with the Edo business community and professionals in the health and education sectors. Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun, who gave the …

By Okhide Em’ya David Head of Service,  Edo State Mr. Anthony Okungbowa was allegedly  kidnapped  a few hours ago at Ikpoba Hill  axis of Benin. He was said to be returning from a Thanksgiving. As at the time of this report the State Police Command and Government have not issued any official statement in respect of the alleged kidnapping of …

The director-general of the National Identity Management Commission tells PREMIUM TIMES there is no extension for the announced deadline. Despite criticisms from many Nigerians of the two-week ultimatum for the registration and linking of National Identity Number (NIN) to mobile numbers, the federal government has insisted on the deadline. The director-general of the National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC), Aliyu Abubakar, …

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has returned the order restricting the operations of churches and mosques in the state. He asked the worship centres not to hold services for more than two hours, adding that no gathering must exceed 50 per cent of the maximum capacity of the Venue. Sanwo-Olu also banned carnivals and street parties in the state. …

The poor state of the road, occasioned by the neglect of the 27km-long Marina-Okokomaiko section of the Lagos light rail project, mirrors the rot that is beneath the façade of “excellence” which successive governments in Lagos have continued to pride themselves with since 1999. While similar projects elsewhere have since been built and expanded beyond their original corridors, the Lagos …

Gunmen attacked the convoy of Emir of Kaura Namoda, Sanusi Muhammad-Asha, resulting in the death of eight persons. The police in Katsina on Friday confirmed that three of its personnel and five palace guards were killed after a foiled bandit attack on an emir. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how gunmen attacked the convoy of Emir of Kaura Namoda, Sanusi Muhammad-Asha, resulting …