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Media reports regarding the deliberations of the National Economic Council on the issue of the ownership of electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) at its meeting on Thursday have been described as misleading by the Nigerian Government.In a press statement released on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, the Presidency debunked such reports, …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sworn-in Hon. Justice Esther Edigin, as the 7th substantive Chief Judge of the state. The swearing-in of Hon. Justice Edigin followed the retirement of the immediate past Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esohe Ikponmwen, from the state public service. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at Government House in Benin City, the governor commended …

…as Col. Imuse is barred from APC states’ chairmen, NEC meetings in Abuja …Ojezua admitted into meetings as authentic party chair As a Benin High Court upheld Anselm Ojezua as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, his rival Col. David Imuse was on Friday barred from the meetings of the Council of APC states’ chairmen …

The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo says it will need about N500 million to construct a befitting mini stadium in the school environment in honour of the country’s sportsmen and women who graduated from the institution. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Ignatius Onimawo, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja while speaking on preparations for the institution’s maiden Pillar …

An activist, Omoyele Sowore, has filed a suit against the State Security Service (SSS) over his arrest and continued detention. In the charge sheet made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the Sahara Reporters publisher is asking the court to order the SSS to pay him N500 million as damages for his detention and violation of fundamental rights. A judge …

President Muhammadu Buhari says he will not seek a third term in office at the end of his second term in 2023. The Nigerian Constitution sets a two-term limit for the president and state governors, but that has not stopped speculations that Mr Buhari may want to stay beyond 2023. Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, was accused of pursuing a third …

The International Trade Centre (ITC) has commended the African Union on the establishment of Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Executive Director of ITC, Ms Arancha Gonzalez, gave the commendation on Thursday during the opening ceremony of the World Export Development Forum (WEDF). She stated that Africa came up with the AfCFTA initiative at a time when there was …

Following receipt of a presentation of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) business update, and outlook, the Nigeria’s National Economic Council on Thursday resolved to invest an additional $250 million into the NSIA, the country’s sovereign wealth fund.                                 The resolution was among other decisions taken at the 99th meeting of the council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, in Abuja. NEC …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Friday, November 22, swear in Hon. Justice Esther Edigin as the substantive Chief Judge of the State, following the retirement of Hon. Justice Esohe Ikponmwen from the state public service. In a statement on Thursday, the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the swearing-in will take place at the …

By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Newly deployed commissioner of Police, (CP) Lawan Tanko Jemita, on Thursday assumed duty in Edo State, assuring that he would raise security bar in the state. Tanko commended his predecessor for the security achievements recorded in Edo thus far, pledging that the state would experience more under his watch. He solicited the support and cooperation of the …