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United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Cynthia Kierscht and Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada Shawn Tupper participated in the second U.S.-Canada Critical Minerals Working Group virtual meeting on June 17, hosted by Canada. In spite of the unique challenges posed by COVID-19, Deputy Assistant Secretary Kierscht and Associate Deputy Minister Tupper reaffirmed their …

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday filed a bill that would establish a certification program for police officers and a decertification process for those who violate standards. Massachusetts is one of the few states that do not have statewide certification for police officers. The bill would require certification renewal every three years, consistent with other professions in the state, …

Edo State House of Assembly has been shut down for 14 days for fumigation of the Assembly complex. In a statement, Acting Director, Administration and Supplies, Stephen U. Guobadia, on behalf of the Clerk of the House, said the leadership of the House has directed all management staff of the House to remain at home for 14 days until after …

…Calls on government to strengthen adolescent healthcare programs by initiating online support programs and adequately equipping youth-friendly centres across the country” By Isaac Eranga The Executive Director of Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative, Prince Israel Orekha, has called on adolescents and youths to avoid risky behaviour that could lead to unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortion, especially in …

Fifteen out of the 21 members of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reaffirmed Abiola Ajimobi as the party’s interim national chairman. The APC spokesperson, Lanre Issa-Onilu, had on Tuesday announced the former Oyo State governor as acting national chairman shortly after the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the suspension of the embattled national chairman, Adams …

Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Secretary, Chief Victor Giadom has assumed office as the acting National Chairman of the party, nullifying the processes that led to the disqualification of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo state. According to Premium Times report, Mr Gaidom made the declaration at the APC national secretariat in Abuja Wednesday morning. He said his declaration …

The Court of Appeal, Benin, yesterday, adjourned hearing in the suit filed by the APC challenging the jurisdiction of the lower court to hear the case filed by two allies of Obaseki challenging the mode of primary election adopted by the party’s NWC. The Deputy Chairman of the Edo APC faction, Mr. Kenneth Asekomhe, and one of the governorship aspirants …

•14 back suspended chairman, three oppose, three neutral, Giadom claims chairmanship•Govs set to move in•18 Edo LG chairmen reaffirm support for gov’s re-election bid The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) took a new twist yesterday with the Court of Appeal upholding the suspension of Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, as the national chairman of the ruling party, and the Edo …

Embattled Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, announced on Wednesday that he has not moved to a new party yet. The governor, who made this known via his Twitter handle, said his priority at the moment is to curb the spread of the life-threatening coronavirus disease. He wrote, “I have not moved to a new platform yet to seek re-election. My focus now …

The Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, has insisted that the new increment on electricity tariff would take off in July.  He stated this on Tuesday at the Investigative Public Hearing on Power Sector Recovery Plan and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic organised by the Senate Committee on Power. Mamman said COVID-19 pandemic had affected the laid, out plan for the …