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As the Super Eagles prepare for their semi-final match against Algeria in the ongoing 2019 Total African Cup of Nations in Egypt, the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has charged the national team to set their eyes on the trophy and triumph over the Algerians. Obaseki noted that the Super Eagles team is made up of young and talented …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration is committed to the education and protection of the girl-child, noting that holistic reforms in basic education would propel children in the state to realise their full potential. The governor said this in commemoration of the 2019 Malala Day observed every July 12 by the United Nations and its …

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has paid a condolence visit to the family of late Vice Admiral (retd.) Husaini Abdullahi, former military governor of Old Bendel State, who died in Abuja, on Wednesday. Obaseki who spent time with the late Abdullahi’s children and other relatives in their Abuja residence, assured of the state government’s readiness to support the family …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the publisher of Thisday Newspapers and owner of Arise Television Limited, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, who marks his 60th birthday on Sunday, July 14. In a statement, the governor noted: “On behalf of the Government and people of Edo State, I congratulate veteran journalist and publisher, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, who clocks 60 on …

The Nigerian Army has released the postings and appointments of its officers. According to the Army, in a press release on Sunday, the posting which was approved at the weekend by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai is a routine exercise carried out to reinvigorate the system for greater professional efficiency.  The highlight includes the appointment of …

The raging disagreement between Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and his estranged benefactor and national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, may have finally come to a head, with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stepping into the battle, THISDAY has learnt. PDP is said to be making quiet overtures to Obaseki to get him …

The Senate has expressed serious concern over the incessant attacks and killing of Nigerians by suspected herdsmen and hired assassins in recent times. Its spokesman, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, in a statement issued on Sunday to condemn last Friday’s killing of the daughter of Afenifere leader, Mrs Funke Olakunrin, said the Senate was disturbed by the rate of incessant attacks and …

Against the backdrop of blaming most cases of kidnapping, killings and robberies on activities of herdsmen, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Sunday warned against sigmatising any ethnic group or tribe.Tinubu’s warning came as the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo,said intelligence gathering and Community Policing were major options to tackle insecurity ravaging the country …

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sent the names of 25 commissioners and special advisers to the House of Assembly for ratification. Among those on the list were the former Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello; former Commissioner for Special Duties, Wale Ahmed; former Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, among others. A Press release signed …

The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu,NPM has assured the Nation that the killers of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti will certainly be found and made to face the full weight of the Law. The IGP noted that the Ondo State Police Command, backed by Special Forces and …