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The National Assembly on Wednesday announced the suspension of the Special Public Works programme under the National Directorate of Employment to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, had approved the engagement of 774, 000 Nigerians under the scheme. By the arrangement, 1, 000 Nigerians who would earn N20,000 each on a monthly basis for …

INEC has said only 14 political parties submitted the names of their candidates who emerged from primaries ahead of the Edo 2020 polls. According to an INEC statement released on Tuesday, out of the 15 political parties that signified interest to contest the elections, “14 parties successfully used the dedicated online portal of the commission to submit the list of …

By Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State At today’s fourth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region,” hosted by the European Union, Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey announced more than $696 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria in response to the ongoing crisis caused by the Assad regime, …

Foundation for Good Governance and Social Change (FGGSC) has warned against undue interference in the N700 million money laundering case preferred by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize, Iyamu, in the September 19 Edo State governorship election. The Executive Director of FGGSC, Comrade Austin Osakwe, in a …

By Isaac Eranga Benin – Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), also known as Edo Indigenous Movement (EIM), has confirmed the appointment of Engr. Barry A.O. Igbeare as the association’s Acting Diaspora Coordinator General. This was contained in a letter signed by the President and Founder of EPIA- Chief Dr. Bishop J.O. Enoyiogiere Edokpolo. The letter spelt out the following responsibilities …

Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria (DisCos) have agreed to suspend the planned increase in electricity tariff after a meeting with the National Assembly leadership, an official has said. The DisCos reportedly agreed to suspend the increase till the first quarter of next year while the leadership of the National Assembly has promised to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari on the …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned till July 8 to hear a suit filed by the immediate-past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, to stop his possible arrest over an indictment contained in a White Paper issued by the Edo State Government. Justice Ahmed Mohamme had on June 17, 2020, reaffirmed a restraining order …

The National Union of Road Transport Workers has commended the Federal Government for lifting the ban on interstate travel in the country. Acting General Secretary of the union, Kabiru Yau, called on the government to subsidise operation cost for motorists. He said the guidelines outlined by the government for the resumption of operations amid the coronavirus pandemic require operators to carry …

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has directed all Government House personnel to undergo compulsory Covid-19 test to ascertain their status. Wike who disclosed this in Port Harcourt, yesterday, while receiving three ambulances donated by the BUA Foundation, said the increased testing currently revealing more positive cases in the state was informed by the commitment of his government to save …

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Monday, struck out a suit that accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state of engaging in certificate forgery. Justice Anwuli Chikere terminated hearing on the matter after the plaintiffs failed to appear in court when the suit was called up for mention. Those listed as Plaintiffs in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/553/2020 …