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…Says Aso Rock burglary nation’s most trying time The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has lamented that the country was indeed in a deep trying time following the recent burglary incident in the Aso Rock residence of the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari. Chairman, Contact and Mobilization Committee, and member, Steering Committee, CUPP, Rev. Olusegun …

The media office of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has denied claims that the monarch made a u-turn over his declaration of Thursday, May 13, 2021 as 1st Shawwal 1442 AH and day for Idul-Fitri celebration. Bashir Adefaka of Sultan Media Office in a statement described the claims as an unfortunate attempt to mislead Muslim faithful and …

Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has declared 3-days of national prayer for the country to seek divine intervention concerning the spate of insecurity and violence across the states. CAN said this on Wednesday in a statement by its General Secretary, Daramola Bade, titled, ‘National Days of Soberness and Fervent Prayers for God’s Mercy by Christians in Nigeria’. The Christian body …

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said the national grid experienced a total system collapse on Wednesday resulting in blackout in some parts of the country. The TCN made the confirmation in a statement by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Mbah said: “The TCN hereby states that …

Edo State Government has dissolved the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and appointed Prof. Osarhieme Benson Osadolor as Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution. The government, in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment and dissolution take immediate effect. Ogie said “the Fulbright Scholar, Prof. Osadolor is to immediately take …

The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Tuesday denied media reports that it has “introduced or re-introduced’’ new restrictions on COVID-19. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the rebuttal at a meeting with Online Publishers in Lagos. Mohammed said there were no new restrictions, adding that the Presidential Steering Committee on Covid-19 only reiterated existing regulations to …

By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Edo State Police Command said it has deployed 3, 410 personnel to provide a water-tight security during and after ed-eld-fitr celebration in the state. The police operatives are to work in synergy with other sister agencies in security of lives and property during and after Muslims festivity, today and tomorrow. Mosques, other worship centers, recreation venues and …

By lgbotako Nowinta, Alltimepost Nigeria Bureau Chief Worsening security situation in Nigeria has continued to draw the attention and concern of Nigerians, including religious ministers who are not only worried about the wrong direction, but concerned about President Muhammadu Buhari’s ineptitude in dealing with the problems of the nation. Recently, Clergyman Rev Harry Osayande, in commenting on the palpable security …

Edo Security received a big boost on Monday as the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki donated 15 operational vehicles to Edo State Community Vigilante Security Network to enhance their performance and strengthen security in the state. The governor presented the vehicles after a meeting with members of Edo State Community Vigilante Security Network and heads of various security agencies in …

A bill that provides him, as the visitor to Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, with the powers to intervene on the lingering crisis in the Ivory Tower has been signed into law by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. After signing the bill at the Government House in Benin City on Monday, Obaseki assured that he would take all the …