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There is confusion over the list of over 50 high-profile Nigerians placed on a travel ban by the Federal Government last Saturday as security agencies, including the Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Customs Service have said the list is not with them. However, the Presidency insisted on Friday that the travel ban list had been sent to the various security …

*My VP candidacy about Ndigbo, Nigerians, not me— Obi *Says S-East govs were not against him *Peter Obi, an iconic son of Igboland – Gov. Ugwuanyi President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo has expressed delight at the choice of former Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State as the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 …

Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose’s trial will most likely begin at a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, according to reports. Ahead of the trial, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is expected to move Fayose from Abuja to Lagos this weekend. According to The Nation, the EFCC confirmed Friday that Fayose has been served charges and trial notice. …

The Indigenous People of Biafra on Friday said it had seen its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the body said its leader was seen in Jerusalem at the Wailing Wall, where he joined other faithful to offer prayers. The group’s statement read in part, “Fellow Biafrans, friends of Biafra, enemies …

…Says King’s reign propelling Edo to greater heights Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on his second anniversary of his ascension to the Royal throne. In a statement issued in Benin on Friday, Obaseki said: “I wholeheartedly congratulate you on your second-year anniversary …

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ohogua Community, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, were recently treated to fun sessions in Benin City by the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), led by its National President and wife of the Inspector-General of Police, Hajiya Asta Ibrahim Idris. Explaining the reason for their visit, Mrs. Ibrahim Idris said: “As responsible …

Edo State Government has announced the restriction of movement around Oba Ovoranmwen Square (Ring Road), Benin City, on Saturday, October 20, to reduce traffic congestion in the area and allow space for the activities marking the 2nd Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolo Kpolo, Oba Ewuare II. In a statement on Thursday, the …

There were indications last night that detained former governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, had begun opening up on the allegations of corruption brought up against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which took him into its custody on Tuesday. Fayose, according to reliable sources within the commission, started responding to the issues put to him …

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has sent the name of the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, to the Independent National Electoral Commission as a senatorial candidate. The name of Saraki was among the list of candidates submitted to the commission in Abuja on Thursday night. Saraki, who represents Kwara Central District in the Senate, was …

President Muhammadu Buhari has again praised his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, for peacefully handing over in 2015. Mr Buhari in 2015 became the first opposition candidate in Nigeria to win a presidential election after defeating Mr Jonathan. Since then, Mr Buhari has repeatedly commended Mr Jonathan for peacefully handing over. The president reiterated his stance Thursday night when he hosted members …