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Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has been accused of planning to overturn the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki at the September 2020 governorship election through the Judiciary, “just like what transpired in Imo State.” Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu made the accusation at the weekend during an empowerment program …

…indigenes petitions Obiano, CP No fewer than four houses have been reportedly destroyed in Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State following crisis allegedly instigated by certain influential members of the community. People of the community have called on the state governor, Willie Obiano and commissioner of Police, Mr John Abang to investigate the crisis to ensure …

By Okhide Em’ya David Nigerian Medical Association (NMA),  has raised alarm over the death of no fewer than 20 of its members   due to corona Virus Complications within the last one week. The Chairman of NMA at  the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja,  Dr. Emmanuel Amodu said the doctors lost their lives after contracting the deadly disease while treating infected …

By Okhide Em’ya David Chairman, Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Mr. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde says they are  committed  to provision of adequate  security for  lives and property during the end-of year celebrations in the local government area. Jerkins  Osude, observed in a statement, at the weekend  that the period of the festivities “should not be seen by criminal …

Pope Francis on Friday begged the countries of the world to assist one another in the fight against coronavirus by making its vaccines available for all. In a Christmas message published by the The Nation the Pope had this to say: “Today, in this time of darkness and uncertainty during the pandemic, different lights of hope appear, like the discovery …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reassured that this government will continue to prioritise investment in critical sectors of the state including education, agriculture and infrastructure, among others, to engender sustainable development in the state.The governor, in a virtual Town Hall meeting, noted that though the government has recorded huge success in various sectors of the state, his administration …

Edo State Polytechnic Usen is exploring avenues to partner with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the standardization of vulcanizing trade in Edo State. The Rector of Edo State Polytechnic Usen, Prof. Abiodun Falodun is sequel to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Edo State Chapter of the National Association of Practicing Vulcanisers of Nigeria (NAPVON), …

By Okhide Em’ya David Edo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry for victims of SARS and related abuses, says  it would review the petition brought before it by counsel to late Ibrahim Momodu, Barrister  Jefferson Uwoghiren against the retired Chief Superintendent of Police, Carol Afegbua  on January 6, 2021. The panel, at the resumed hearing, unanimously agreed to review the petition …

The NUC directs universities to suspend academic activities. Students in Nigerian public universities who were hoping to resume academic work after the Yuletide following the suspension of a strike by lecturers will have to wait longer. This is because the National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a directive to all universities to suspend academic activities due to the spread of COVID-19. Nigeria …

CNN — Countries around the world are imposing bans and restrictions on travel from the United Kingdom to stem the transmission of a coronavirus variant that health authorities say can spread faster than others. The new variant discovered in the UK prompted authorities to impose a Tier 4 lockdown in London and southeast England and tighten restrictions for all of England over the …