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 The  All Progressives Congress has rejected a call by the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, for the dissolution of its National Reconciliation Committee headed by the President of the Senate, Dr Ahmed Lawan. Chieftains of the party, who confided in The PUNCH on Monday, said it had become obvious that the governor was not concerned about peace in the Edo State …

Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday  turned down the post-conviction bail request filed by a former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, who was convicted of N7.1bn fraud and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Kalu was convicted and jailed on December 5, 2019 by Justice Mohammed Idris. However, he appealed against the judgment …

Nigeria’s President, Mohammadu Buhari has approved new appointments in Parastatals under the Ministry of Communications And Digital Economy in what his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina described as his desire to fast-track the targets and mandate of the Ministry. A statement released by Femi Adesina on Monday contained the following appointments: 1. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) (a) Prof. Adeolu Akande (South …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said on Sunday the 9th National Assembly is irrevocably committed to protecting the interests of the people through the diligent discharge of its legislative duties. The Speaker said this in Lagos while speaking at the ”Gbaja 2019 End of the Year Grassroots Empowerment Programme.” Gbajabiamila said criticism that the 9th Assembly …

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday withdrew from the fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by the ‘RevolutionNow’ protests convener, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, seeking an order for his release from custody of the Department of State Service. There have been no fresh charges instituted against Sowore since he was rearrested by the operatives of the …

Edo-born music Maestro, Influence Akaba, the Artist Behind the most-played Benin Music “Osamakue”  will storm New York City on December 28, 2019, thus beginning his official tour of the United States with his super music performance. Influence makes another history as first Edo Music Artist to embark on a North America tour, 20 years after music Legend Osayomore Joseph did …

Edo State Government has commenced investigations into allegations of suspected arson as fire razed another market in Benin metropolis on Sunday. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said in a statement on Sunday, that the state government has commenced investigation into the fire incident in Ekiosa market, noting that the …

Unknown to millions of Edo people and Nigerians, Edo State ranks highest on the list of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC’s) abandoned projects list, the state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki disclosed at the weekend, while lending support to the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari for a forensic audit of the Agency. Irked by the alleged fraud committed against Edo …

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission  (NiDC), on Saturday said the commission was seeking an amendment of the Electoral Law to enable more than 20 million Nigerians living abroad to vote in country’s general election. She spoke in Ado-Ekiti at the celebration of the 2019 Ekiti Diaspora Homecoming Reception, organised by the state government in conjunction …

A court has granted an application by the anti-graft agency to detain Mohammed Adoke, a former attorney-general, for 14 days. The Federal Capital Territory HIgh Court, Abuja, granted the ‘exparte’ request of the EFCC Friday. An exparte application is that sought in the absence of the other party, in this case in the absence of Mr Adoke’s counsel. Justice O.A. …