MASSACHUSETTS — Gov. Charlie Baker did not attend a weekend summit of the six northeastern states aimed at coordinating coronavirus responses in the region. In a statement, spokeswoman Sarah Finlaw said Baker had a scheduling conflict that prevented him from attending the online meeting organized by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “Governor Baker and members of the Baker-Polito Administration regularly …
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*VP says it’s time for healing & FG will ensure justice is done* Attends Rebuild Lagos Trust Fund launch Federal Government of Nigeria will ensure that there would be comprehensive justice for all Nigerians affected by police brutality and EndSARS protests, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Monday. The assurance is coining against the backdrop of the work of the …
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Escapees from the two correctional centres in Benin City, Edo State, have been reportedly sending threat messages to policemen who investigated and prosecuted their cases. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Johnson Kokumo, stated this on Saturday, adding that one of the escapees killed a prosecution witness from his village. The police boss stated that a doctor attached to …
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***Police call for information to recover looted arms, ammunition There is continued fear among residents in several parts of Benin City as cult-related killings linked to clashes between members of the Vikings and Aye confraternities have continued with the latest being the killing of three persons by suspected cultists. Two in Urohra Junction and one by pipeline junction in Eyaen. …
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I have not conceded defeat; Joe Biden and I have a long way to go, American President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Biden won 306 votes in state-by-state Electoral College that decides who wins the White House, against Donald Trump who garnered 232 votes. Trump had insisted that the United States Presidential election was rigged, noting that he would seek …
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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborate with the Edo State Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in creating opportunities for youth empowerment. Addressing guests at the Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the birthday and decoration of Pastor (Mrs.) Margaret Agbonifo, as the first female chairman of PFN Edo State Chapter, Obaseki expressed gratitude …
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BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Benin City, the Edo State capital in South-South Nigeria has for two weeks running been under siege by armed hoodlums whose criminal onslaughts have left blood, tears, sorrows, pains and fear in the land. Bullet-riddled corpses now lie in pools of blood in some streets and major roads in the state capital. Since Monday, October 19, 2020 …
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…To partner traditional, religious, community leaders on new security scheme to check crime Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration has concluded plans to recruit 725 new professionals into the state’s civil service. The governor said this during the Alaghodaro/Inauguration 2020 Thanksgiving Service, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City. Obaseki said he …
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…Says Nigeria ripe for restructuring over flawed central policing system Edo State Government is devising a new state-led security scheme to tackle rising insecurity in an effort to safeguard lives and property in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki said on Sunday. Obaseki said this has become inevitable in the light of the flawed central policing system in the country, which …
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By Okhide Em’ya David… Contrary to media reports (not Alltimepost.com), Edo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Babatunde Johnson Kokumo has announced that the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Mr. Agabi Godiri who was shot by armed men in the state capital last Friday is indeed alive and recuperating fast at the hospital. ACP Godiri is in charge of Benin Area Command …
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