…Says project begins in two weeks …Tasks residents on proper refuse disposal, warns against disturbing peace Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved a N9 billion contract for the construction of integrated drainage system to address flooding in parts of Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Benin City, the state capital, which kicks off in two weeks time. Commissioner for …
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The Federal Government saved about N273.8bn through the implementation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris said this at a meeting of Vice Chancellors, Registrars and Bursars of Federal Universities held in Abuja. The AGF said the IPPIS scheme is one of the Federal Government’s reform initiative which is designed to achieve …
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The newly-elected Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, on Wednesday gave a 24-hour ultimatum to all illegal occupants living in the legislative quarters in Benin to immediately vacate the premises or face sanction. Okiye gave the order while inspecting the facilities at the legislative quarters. He said: “lt is expected that nobody should be here except you are …
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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, appointed five former aides of his predecessor, Senator Bukola Saraki. The appointments were contained in a letter to the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, with reference number, NASS/9u./s/SP/APP/A/01 and dated 19th June, 2019 The letter signed by Chief of Staff to the President of the Senate, Babagana Muhammad Aji, …
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By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Twenty-year-old student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has allegedly committed suicide after she was attacked and raped while returning to her hostel at Ekosodin Community, near Ugbowo Compus, Benin City. The attack and rape were said to have happened last year, leaving her emotionally and psychologically devastated. The victim, Christabel Omore Buoro Owoicho 20, a 300-level …
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The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to disregard rumour of a positive case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, saying that effort had been heightened at the various ports of entry into the country to ensure that sick people making coming into Nigeria were properly screened. Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have witnessed a resurgence of the …
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At least 18 Nigerian troops have been killed and six others wounded after Boko Haram insurgents sacked a forward operating base in Borno State, military sources said Wednesday. The attack occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday, military sources said, but the scale of personnel and equipment casualties was still being clarified as of Wednesday afternoon. Four different brands of …
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The Federal Government says it is determined to provide a lifelong unique identification for every individual physically residing in Nigeria and Nigerians in the diaspora within the next five years. The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Aliyu Aziz, said this on Wednesday while speaking at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Identity for Africa (ID4Africa) Movement holding …
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BY OLUWAFEMI OLADIPO Sounds of sporadic gunshots were heard on Tuesday around Etete road in the Government Reservation Area of Benin City, Edo State capital, the location of Golden Tulip Hotel, where some newly elected members of Edo State House of Assembly were allegedly planning the impeachment of the state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. According to sources living around the …
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The Edo State Government has sent a stern warning to individuals and groups with intent to disrupt peace in the state by re-enacting the era of thuggery and civil disturbances to desist from any such actions, as the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration will not tolerate any form of violence in the state. In a statement, Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, …
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