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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of former chairman of Egor Local Government Area, Hon. Victor Enobakhare, whose death was announced on Monday night. Obaseki, in a statement, expressed shock over the sad incident, describing the deceased as a selfless, patriotic, and proactive grassroots politician who will be greatly missed. According to the governor, “I commiserate …

Discussions around improving relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) across different sectors especially in the post Brexit era is not only exciting but will make a difference for both countries, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN). Prof. Osinbajo stated this Monday when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, a UK delegation led by the …

By Igbotako Nowinta, Alltimepost.com Nigeria Bureau Chief A Nigeria academic giant and Pastor, Dr. William Eyinmosan has condemned in strong terms the recent refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to appear before the House of Representatives, on the worsening  security challenges in the country. Pastor (Dr.) Eyinmosan gave the condemnation during the 2020 Annual Thanksgiving Service of Absolute Victory Bible Church, …

By Okhide Em’ya David  Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s motion seeking to strike out the names of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the All Progressives Party (APC), from the petition filed by the Action Democratic Party (ADP),  has suffered a setback at the Edo State Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City. The tribunal also declined to strike out ADP’s …

The management of the Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has entered into an agreement with the Edo State Chapter of the National Association of Practicing Vulcanisers of Nigeria (NAPVON) on training and standardisation of their craft to ensure safety and road worthiness of vehicles. Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof, Abiodun Falodun, in a chat with journalists, said the partnership was reached …

By Okhide Em’ya David.. Commuters in Metropolitan Benin saw hell on Monday as they  were stranded for hours following the non-availability of the Edo City Transport Service (ECTS),  as staff loaded themselves into the company’s buses,  drove to  government house to protest what they tagged unfair treatment  by its management. Leader of the Protest, Mr. Abudu Briamah, alleged that the …

By Okhide Em’ya David A 33-year old widower, Mr. Osazee Agbontaen, has appealed for compensation for the death of his wife, Mrs. Agbontaen an incident, which he said occurred when he was unlawfully detained by the Police. Agbontaen made the appeal when he appeared before the Edo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry for victims of SARS and related abuses . …

By Okhide Em’ya David Conference of non-governmental Organization (CONGOS) has tasked the Federal Government of Nigeria and other key partners to urgently address poor human capital development in the Nation by strengthening basic institutions for social regeneration. CONGOS Chairman, Dr. Daisy Abiola, made the call while addressing guests and members of the body at a lecture to mark its tenth …

(CNN) – Attorney General William Barr on Monday said he would resign next week, ending a tenure in which the President Donald Trump loyalist carried the administration’s “law and order” message but ultimately dealt the most credible blow to Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election was littered with fraud. His departure was announced by the President on Twitter moments …

(CNN) – California’s 55 electors put Joe Biden over the 270 Electoral College votes needed to become president shortly after 5 p.m. ET Monday, affirming Biden’s election as the 46th president of the United States. Electors for all 50 states and the District of Columbia gathered in their respective capitols on Monday to cast ballots. It’s a constitutionally mandated ritual …