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…says failed invasion an attempt to takeover government through back door …charges Buhari, IGP to avert rape of democracy The Forum for Progressive Governance and Accountability, an Edo-based political pressure group, has condemned in strong terms, failed invasion of the Assembly Complex at Ring Road, Benin City, by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad on the orders of leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in …

…says failed invasion is an act of treason As an attempt by men of the State Anti-Robbery Squad, allegedly acting on the orders of leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take over Edo State House of Assembly Complex  in Benin failed, Speaker Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye, has hailed lovers of democracy who rose to the occasion to foil the …

Chairman, Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, on Wednesday, said new regulations, based on the task force’s recommendations, will be released Thursday, as soon as President Muhammadu Buhari gives his approval. Mustapha stated this while briefing newsmen after he submitted the interim report on the current state of lockdown …

Police have reportedly taken over Edo State Assembly less than 24 hours after the impeachment of former deputy speaker. Yekini Idaiye. Police, NSCDC, plain cloth security men have taken over the House of Assembly Complex. The governor was physically present to say that the complex has been closed down. The information available as at press time is that the other 17 lawmakers …

On August 4, the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF), in support of the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), awarded $104 million in contracts to procure syringes and safety needles, enabling the nationwide administration of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved COVID-19 vaccine, once one is available. The syringes and …

Navy Adm. Charles A. Richard outlined threats the nation faces from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as he discussed the capabilities and integration the Defense Department needs in its warfighting strategies, plans and operations in a taped speech presented at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium yesterday. “War is over. And we’re entering a sustainment phase in the war …

Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma and stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, to import a fake mace to violently take over the Edo State House of Assembly. Okiye, who spoke after plenary on Wednesday, in …

United States Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Prime Minister Hassan Diab and expressed his condolences to the Lebanese people for the horrible explosion at the Beirut port, which killed and injured so many and caused devastating destruction to the city.  According to a statement released by State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson, Cale Brown, the Secretary reaffirmed …

…condemns attack on governor, guests, desecration of Oba’s palace …to sanction persons using family name for pecuniary gain The Obaseki family has endorsed the reelection bid of Governor Godwin Obaseki, urging members of the family worldwide, to support the governor. Giving the endorsement on Wednesday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, Oyuki Jackson-Obaseki Jnr., who communicated the family’s position …

The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, has been impeached, The PUNCH has learnt. He was impeached on Wednesday during a plenary session of the Assembly in Benin City, the state capital. It was also gathered that the House subsequently elected the member representing Orhionmwon II Constituency, Roland Asoro, to replace Idiaye as Deputy Speaker. With about …