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Five persons said to be pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) have been kidnapped. They were abducted along Sagamu-Benin-Ore Expressway on Thursday on their way to the church’s congress in Mowe, Ogun State. The Public Relations Officer of the Police Command, Abimbola Oyeyeimi, told journalists on Friday that five people were kidnapped. He, however, said the identity of the …

The Akwa Ibom State Government  has said that it had imported 2,000 cattle from  Brazil as part of efforts to produce sufficient meats  with a view to increasing protein intake for people of the state.  It added that the development is also aimed at ensuring food sustainability in the oil rich state. State Commissioner for Information, Charles Udoh stated this …

Worried by the spate of killings and kidnapping in North-west Nigeria, the governors of Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara States Thursday met in Katsina to review and strengthen efforts in tackling the scenario in the states. The governors are expected to review various steps so far taken at individual state levels with a view to restrategizing and improve them …

Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has warned National Assembly against creating anarchy in Edo state with its interference in the recent inauguration of the state’s Seventh Assembly. The Senate had earlier this week joined the House of Representatives in canvassing for a fresh proclamation of Edo state House of Assembly to be made latest by next Tuesday by the state …

…as 1500 N-Creative beneficiaries train in Benin City Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has assured of more investment to boost creative talent among youths as part of measures to exploit the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to create jobs and grow the economy. Osinbajo, who was represented by Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, gave the assurance at …

The Senate has suspended plenary for eight weeks to enable lawmakers embark on annual recess. The Senate had postponed the recess by a week to screen and confirm the ministerial nominees sent in by President Muhammadu Buhari. The lawmakers confirmed all the 43 appointees on Tuesday after they spent five days screening the nominees. The prayer to adjourn plenary till …

…says illegality will not stand  Edo State Government has described as unconstitutional and a flagrant disregard for the Principle of Separation of Powers, the resolution of the Senate directing Governor Godwin Obaseki to issue a fresh proclamation for the inauguration of the Edo State House of Assembly and warned that it could set the state ablaze. In a statement issued …

The National Assembly is working towards the return of the Nigerian budget cycle to January to December, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, said on Tuesday. Mr Lawan spoke shortly before adjourning the ninth assembly for a two-month recess. The adjournment was initially delayed to allow for the screening of the 43 ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari for confirmation. The screening began …

The Nigerian government has commenced a fresh recruitment drive targeted at retired military personnel, their dependants and other Nigerians who may be interested in benefiting from the initiative. Military sources told PREMIUM TIMES the exercise was approved early this week, and its implementation had already commenced across the country. A new Corps of Commissionaires has been established as a non-profit security firm …

Members of the Benin Royal Family in North America will converge in Houston Texas, the United States of America for their annual reunion from Friday August 2 to 4, 2019. The event will be presided over by Prince Ademola Iyi Eweka, Chairman of the organization. Family members from various parts of the country are expected to attend the event which …