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The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has berated allegations that the state government has mopped up newspapers from the newsstands in the state because of a supposed ‘injurious’ content against the governor. In a statement, Osagie said the allegation is at best laughable and at worst ridiculous because it advertises …

United States of America is committed to the protection of democracy, good governance, and human rights in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary of State, Mr. Michael R. Pompeosaid on Monday.“Societies that respect and defend human rights, fundamental freedoms, democratic institutions, and the rule of law are best equipped to respond transparently and effectively to crises.  “A robust respect for human rights, as well as whole-of-society action, are necessary parts of the solution …

…insists Agripreneur scheme on course Edo State Government has flayed spurious allegations regarding its Agripreneur scheme, noting that the programme is on course and rightly benefiting genuine farmers in the state for whom it was designed.    In a statement, Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, described the protest as an orchestrated …

House Speaker Robert DeLeo and top Democrats plans to seek a vote Wednesday on police reform legislation that makes good on the promise leaders made to Black and Latino lawmakers following the death of George Floyd, proposing a new system to license cops and enforce limits on the use of force, like chokeholds and tear gas. The bill, which was …

Ocean Marine Solutions Limited (OMSL) Chairman and Benin billionaire, Capt. Hosa Wells Okunbo, has been accused of commissioning cultists in Edo State to commence attacks on innocent people across the state to create an atmosphere of fear in the state. Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, said, “The Edo State Government has received security reports …

Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Capt. Idahosa Wells Okunbo, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari and the people of Edo State to prevail on Governor Godwin Obaseki to “leave him alone”. Okunbo, in an open letter to President Buhari and the people of Edo State yesterday, accused Obaseki of serially attacking him through orchestrated campaign of calumny to damage his reputation. …

There is unfolding drama at the ongoing probe of the IMC of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, as the Acting Managing Director of NDDC, Professor Kenebradikumo Pondei, fainted during questioning. He fainted during the ongoing probe of the Commission by the House Committee on NDDC. The session has adjourned for 30 minutes. VANGUARD

A group under the auspices of Emerging Leaders Forum of Nigeria (ELFON) has declared support for the House’ Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission investigating alleged billions of naira pilfered at the Commission. The group made their position known on Monday, through a press statement signed by the National President, Godstime Chukwubuikem Samuel. “The Constitutional action embarked on behalf of …

May commission Warri-Itakpe track virtuallyAmaechi gives conditions for resumption of train services President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, as a mark of honor, has named the railway station in Agbor in Delta State after his immediate predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. It will now be called Goodluck Jonathan Railway Station and Complex . This followed the approval for the naming by President …

…Condemns act! …Says APC harbors “known thugs and brigands.” In what looks  like a mockery of its main rival, Edo State branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has  advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) to look no further than within its fold for those who damaged or destroyed the campaign billboards of its candidate in the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial …