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Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will arrive the United States any moment from now, crossing one of the most serious political hurdles on his path ahead of the upcoming general elections. Mr Abubakar, sources said, left Nigeria early today, and is expected to land in Washington D.C., the American capital, ending a 12-year deprivation …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki will tomorrow, Thursday, receive President Muhammadu Buhari, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Presidential elections scheduled for February 16. The President’s campaign train will berth at Garrick Memorial School in Benin City, as the APC intensifies its campaign for the general elections. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the State …

Edo State Government has announced that there will be a restriction of movement from 12 noon to 4pm on Thursday, January 17, on Ekehuan Road axis of the Benin Metropolis as a result of the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Benin City, the Edo State capital.In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., …

…Gov advocates use of technology, stakeholder engagement to improve transparency, accountability in governance Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has applauded Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for leading the campaign on open governance in the South-South region with his administration’s implementation of policies which promote transparency and accountability in governance. The Deputy Executive Director, ANEEJ, Mr. Leo …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Nigerians not to take for granted the price fallen heroes paid to ensure the country’s indivisibility. The governor said this while participating in the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at Oba Ovonramwen Square in Benin City on Tuesday. He said, “It is a solemn event to remember those who fought to keep …

Edo State Government has cautioned residents of the state and media practitioners to be wary of the antics of the chairman of the state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, who has resorted to lies as a campaign strategy. In a statement, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, …

The new acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has said he will adopt a fresh strategy to tackle the insecurity challenges facing Nigeria. The new police chief said this Tuesday while speaking with State House correspondents after he was decorated with his new rank by President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Mr Adamu, who thanked Mr Buhari …

Former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu has been appointed acting police inspector general by Nigerian President, Retired General Muhammad Buhari. He is replacing the former IGP, Ibrahim Idris, who retired today at age 60. The new IGP met with the president earlier today (Tuesday) at the presidential Villa, in Abuja, Nigeria. Nigerian Police spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood made …

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday said it had discovered new methods to be used by some politicians to buy votes in the forthcoming general elections. Speaking at an interactive session with traditional rulers in Osun State, the INEC National Commissioner, Mr Festus Okoye, however, warned that any politicians caught buying votes or engaging in acts that could have negative effects …

By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON  Benin City – Thirty five-year-old tipper driver, Mr. Uwaila Idehen, who reportedly killed his 28 years old wife, Maureen and two sons, Derrick, 3 and Desmond, 2 have expressed regrets over his action. Uwaila said the minor misunderstanding he had with his late wife had been resolved but he didn’t understand why he still killed her and …