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CNN The House of Representatives on Thursday failed to advance a measure that would increase direct payments to Americans under a certain income level to $2,000 — up from the $600 level passed earlier this week — bringing lawmakers back to square one as they search for a way to appease President Donald Trump’s demands.. House Democrats tried to quickly pass the bill …

A bill for the removal of the local government as a constitutionally-recognised and funded tier of government in Nigeria is being considered in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Mr. Solomon Bob (PDP, Rivers), the Bill was read for the first time on  November 24, and due for second reading any time soon. According to its explanatory memorandum, the “Bill …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has charged residents to be cautious and adhere to public health and safety measures against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) during the festive season, amid rise in the number of confirmed cases in the second wave of the virus. The governor, in a statement, charged the people to, in the spirit of the season of love, intensify protective measures …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Edo people and Nigerians to show love and reflect on the teachings of Jesus Christ, as they mark the Christmas celebration. In a statement, the governor said, “On behalf of the government of Edo State, I celebrate with all Edo people, at home and in the Diaspora, as we mark Christmas. “Christmas season is an auspicious …

By Okhide Em’ya David  Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Edo state chapter, retired Colonel  David Imuse has appealed to Christians as they celebrate the Christmas to be strict in observing the NCDC Covid19 prevention rules such as wearing of face masks, hand washing and use of sanitizers and maintain physical distance at all public activities. Retired …

*Debunks rumors about dissolution of party Exco, disagreements on appointments By Okhide Em’ya David  People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Edo state  chapter has assured the people and all visitors to the state of  adequate security of their lives and property following the priority attention and strategy  the Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has instituted to address the worsening  security challenges. Chairman, Edo PDP, …

Mr Asefon says NANS’ involvement in future negotiations between the federal government and ASUU would bring a sense of urgency to the table during such negotiations. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Federal Government (FG) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), for reaching an agreement to end the union’s nine-month-old strike.Sunday Asefon, the National President of …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Wednesday indicated that it might resume its suspended strike in February if the Federal Government failed to implement agreements it signed with the lecturers. The National President of  ASUU, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi,  disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH in Lagos while shedding more light on the decision of the union to suspend its …

In the same vein, the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, in a broadcast on Wednesday, announced the reintroduction of restrictions and reactivation of disease surveillance and management protocols to curb the second wave of COVID-19. Obaseki noted that in line with the Federal Government directive, the state had adjusted its curfew to begin from 12 midnight to 4am daily, …

The Ondo State Government on Wednesday said it had cancelled the cross-over services in churches across the state, between December 31 and January 1, as part of efforts to curb the spread of second wave of COVID-19. The government also postponed the resumption of pupils in primary and secondary schools from Monday, January 4,  2021, to January 18,  2021. The …