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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated his commitment to reposition the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, into a world-class institution with full complements of infrastructure and human capital investments to drive Research and Development (R&D). Governor Obaseki, who said this during the inspection of construction works at the administrative building of the institution, expressed satisfaction with the pace and …

Edo State Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih  has sounded an alarm that the continued endorsement of Governor Obaseki of the state by some PDP leaders represents threat to the prospect of the party in 2020 election, and therefore called on the party’s  National Chairman, Chief Uche Secondus to call such leaders to order. Chief Orbih, …

…Doctor quarantined in Jigawa …NMA calls for high index of suspicion among members The Federal Medical Centre,  Lokoja in Kogi, has confirmed three cases of Lassa fever and one death in the last one week. Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Bernard Ododo  who disclosed this said: ”Two cases already transferred to Lassa Fever Management Center at Irua Specialist Hospital in …

Lagos, Ogun and Ekiti states are leading the drafting of model bills on the  South-West security outfit, Operation Amotekun. The Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Wale Fapohunda, who gave this indication in an interview with one of our correspondents on Sunday, also said operatives of Amotekun, would have the power to arrest suspected criminals. Fapohunda said this …

As PDP also cleared House of Reps, State Assembly seats Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Christopher Ekpenyong has again defeated Senator Godswill Akpabio of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the January 25, 2020 re-run election for Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial district held in Essien Udim local government Council. Senator Ekpenyong of the PDP polled a total …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday brought Shehu Sani, former senator who represented Kaduna Central in the upper chamber, to a federal high court in Abuja to be arraigned on charges of extortion. Sani has been in the custody of the EFCC since December when he was arrested. He was accused of collecting money in the name of …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace and stability in the State, noting that the government has put in place various initiatives to beef up security across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGA) of Edo State. Governor Obaseki gave the assurance when he received the new commander of the Nigerian Army 4 …

…lists notable marks of progress, key projects to be completed in next few years Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbjo on Saturday touted the achievements of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, resulting from reforms covering critical sectors of the economy over the past four years which, according to him, have put the nation on the path of prosperity. Prof. Osinbajo presented the …

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are reportedly held hostage inside a public secondary school in Essien Udim, Akwa Ibom, in the ongoing rerun elections in the state, the electoral body has told PREMIUM TIMES. The school – Independent High School, Ukana – is the location for polling unit 9 in Ukana West Ward 2, Essien Udim. Godswill …

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in a young male from Chikun Local Government Area. Its health ministry said the victim is now being treated at the Infectious Diseases Control Centre. The government urged the public to maintain the highest standard of individual hygiene and to report any suspected cases promptly. In a statement made available on …