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Immediate past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has said that campaigns for 2019 general elections will be interesting because his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), will reveal to Nigerians how the alleged looting of the nation´s treasury by the 16 years of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reign plunged Nigerians into poverty which the APC government under …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has restated its commitment to operate a transparent system in conducting examinations in the country. JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, stated this at the 2018 Nigerian Police recruitment examinations, conducted at the JAMB Computer Based Test (CBT) centre at Bwari in the FCT. According to him, the board is committed to ensuring and delivering …

WASHINGTON — Four years ago, the members of the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2018 chose the path of honor, courage and commitment to serve the nation and defend the American flag, President Donald J. Trump said during his graduation address in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday. The class of 1,042 students also received their commissions today as ensigns in the …

The disingenuous and irresponsible move by the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chris Nehikhare, to unjustly pass the blame for the predicament of the PDP leaders who are being tried for fraud has caught our attention and we by this medium condemn his action in the strongest possible terms. We are very aware that it is in …

At least 37,000 Nigerians on Friday sat for an aptitude test in the ongoing police recruitment exercise. About six thousand are expected to be recruited into Nigeria’s foremost security agency at the end of the exercise. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which conducted the examination at 156 computer-based centres across the nation, said the police paid it over …

The Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has explained reasons why people are resigning their appointments from his administration. His deputy, Nuhu Gidado, resigned on Wednesday; and before then, three other top officials had resigned. Mr Abubakar gave reasons for the development in a brief chat with State House correspondents after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. Q: Why did your …

President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has handed over to the Edo State Government, the completed Northern Esan Water Project, in Ugboha, Esan South East Local government area of the state. The project estimated to have cost N3.85 billion, can generate two million gallons or nine million liters of water per day. Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu, who led …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has been accused of stalling the bail process for Edo PDP leaders who were remanded in prison custody on Thursday, following failure to meet bail conditions set by a federal high court in Benin City. Those remanded included a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu; State Chairman of the …

In fulfillment of the promise made by the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, during the 2018 Workers’ Day celebration in Benin City, the state government has released N1.5billion for the payment of arrears of local government pensioners in the state. The commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Jimoh Ijegbai, made this known in Benin City on Friday, …

WASHINGTON — Sitting in the White House reading the citation for the Medal of Honor doesn’t give the real flavor of why retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer and special warfare operator Britt K. Slabinski is receiving the award. The nicely air conditioned room with comfortable chairs, impeccable floors, historic artwork and gilt on many surfaces isn’t right, somehow. The …