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The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, Sunday announced that 14 airports across the country had resumed full domestic flight operations. Sirika, who made this announcement on his Twitter handle @hadisirika, said that ministerial approvals in and out of those airports were not required. Noting that this includes private and charter operations, he said the public would be informed of …

Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have given a three-week ultimatum to the federal government to meet their demands or face their wrath. The National President of NARD, Aliyu Sokomba, gave the ultimatum at a news conference on Saturday in Abuja. The news conference was called to read a communiqué issued by the association after its six-day virtual National …

As Edo State governorship election campaign takes the centre stage on the political scene, observers want it to be devoid of virulent attacks on investors and other stakeholders. This is premised on the fact that strong states are determined by their economic prowess. It is therefore always advisable for public officials to be more interested in building stable and vibrant …

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday said plans were underway to summon the Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs to pray for a peaceful election in the state. The Oba made this known when Gov. Godwin Obaseki led some governors, senators and other top-ranking officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council visited him in …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, his Sokoto State counterpart, Aminu Tambuwal and the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, said on Saturday that godfatherism was dead in Edo State. They added that Governor Godwin Obaseki would be re-elected to govern the state. The trio who were referring to Obaseki’s predecessor and former Chairman of the All Progressives …

…even as soldiers, civilians terror casualities rise The Ministry of Defence together with the Defence Headquarters, the army, navy and air force got over N238bn in 2018 and 2019 to fight insecurity and implement their programmes and operations, according to reports from the Budget Office of the Federation. The reports, which are the 2018 and 2019 Budget Implementation Reports, culled …

Deputy Director-General of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Campaign Council, Mr. Gideon Ikhine, has described Governor Godwin Obaseki as God’s gift and a blessing to the people of Edo State, He noted that the governor has performed excellently and will be reelected for a second term in office. Ikhine, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, said Obaseki is a …

…Wike, Okowa, Makinde, Tambuwal, others charge Edo people to protect their votes Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 19 governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Saturday, declared that he is certain of victory while unveiling the Make Edo Great Again (MEGA) plan to Edo electorate. The governor made the declaration at the flag-off …

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to actively participate in the country’s Post-COVID-19 economic recovery efforts, according to a statement released today by Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity). In a video message to commemorate this year’s Diaspora Day, observed on July 25 of every year, President Buhari appealed to his compatriots, …

…Condemns attack …Appalled by deployment of thugs to sacred grounds of Oba Palace Edo State Government has condemned the attack on its guests, notably governors and other Very Important Persons (VIPs), on Saturday, at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City, prequel to the flag-off of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s campaign for re-election. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on …