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The debate on which zone produces Nigeria’s president in 2023, which is not new, has gained gravitas with the defection of Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Umahi claimed he defected because the PDP has never zoned the presidency to the South East since the return to civil …

Edo State College of Education in Abudu, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, which was revamped by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, is preparing to begin a new academic session. The governor recently announced that the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has given approval for the establishment of the Edo State College of Education, with three campuses in Abudu, Igueben and Afuze, catering for the state’s three senatorial districts. …

By lgbotako Nowinta, Alltimepost Nigeria Bureau Chief Married people all over the world are healthier, happier, better off financially and live longer, with fewer heart attacks and other diseases. This view was recently expressed by a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Kingsley Ufuoma Omoyibo, at the traditional wedding …

…Says ‘claims have no merit’ (CNN) A federal appeals court denied the Trump campaign’s effort to revive a federal lawsuit challenging the election results in Pennsylvania, ruling “the claims have no merit.” A panel of three judges for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied the request by the Trump campaign, led by Rudy Giuliani, to amend its lawsuit, which …

Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osingajo has said the Federal Government welcomes the idea of a partnership with technology companies to develop an eco-system of competent Nigerians, working in the service sector and even outsourcing their expertise abroad, saying such synergy is a step in the right direction for employment creation. Osinbajo (SAN), stated this during a virtual courtesy call from …

A five-member panel of justices dismissed the application on the grounds that it had no merit. Nigeria’s Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Shell Petroleum Development Company, asking it to review its judgement of January 11, 2019 that ordered Shell to pay N17 billion to Ogoni communities in Rivers State. The communities were affected by an oil spill caused by the oil …

Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who it ordered to be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja on Monday following his inability to produce Abdulrasheed Maina, alleged to have jumped bail. In a ruling on Friday, Justice Okon Abang said he elected to grant Ndume bail because of his record of good …

Nigeria’s Senate has asked the Federal High Court to provide its personnel cash book over an unexplained difference of N456 million in the staff salaries. According to Vanguard report, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo South led Committee on Public Accounts is asking for the amount following a report before it from the office of the Auditor General …

…Assures investors of favorable policies, business-friendly environment …Reaffirms support for macro, small business owners Edo state holds the greatest potential to become Nigeria’s business hub, the state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said. Obaseki reassured of his government’s commitment to sustain reforms and policies to ensure an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. The governor, who spoke during the week, while giving …

Suspected kidnappers have reportedly killed a first class traditional ruler in Ondo state, the Olufon of lfon in Ose council area of the state, Oba lsreal Adewusi, the Vanguard reported on Thursday. Meanwhile, the murder of the monarch was coming few hours after the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu visited the state to access the destruction and looting of …