NewsReports

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has approved the appointments of Babagana Muhammad Aji as his Chief of Staff. He also appointed Mr. Festus Adedayo as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. The appointments according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Senate President on Administration, Dr. Betty Okoroh, are with immediate effect.The statement read, “The appointments were made …

Former Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has denied making a statement on the existence of a server during his time as head of the commission. Mr Jega, in a circulated comment, was quoted as saying the INEC server existed and is ‘functional’, even in his own time. The statement drew comments from Nigerians who questioned the …

…House adjourns sitting to July 17, 2019 BY ALLTIMEPOST.COM, WITH VANGUARD REPORT Following the much-awaited proclamation letter by Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the new Edo State House of Assembly was inaugurated in Benin City at about 3: pm on Monday June 17, 2019. The Clerk of the House, Alhaji Audu Yahaya Omogbai, ushered the members-elect into the chambers …

The Organized Labour has written to the Federal Government over the looming industrial unrest as a result of the alleged non implementation of the agreement between the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational services Employees, AUPCTRE, and the Investment and Securities Tribunal, IST. This is as AUPCTRE, which is an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress, …

As construction at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium reaches advanced stage with the laying of the canopy cover, residents in Edo State have lauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government for its commitment to sports development. A cross section of residents in Benin City, who spoke to journalists, said they were impressed with the speed and quality of work at the stadium, …

A former president of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, has died after appearing in court in Cairo, AL JAZEERA has reported quoting state media. Mr Morsi, 67, died shortly after he fainted during the court session in Cairo, the Egyptian capital on Monday. “He was speaking before the judge for 20 minutes then became very animated and fainted. He was quickly rushed …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday held a closed door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr Gbajabiamila, who fielded questions from State House correspondents afterwards, promised to carry opposition lawmakers along in committee membership and leadership. The Speaker’s position contradicts that of the National Chairman of the All Progressives …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday, led members of the state Executive Council to the special thanksgiving service to mark the successful completion of Ugie Ododua and Ugie Ivie ceremonies celebrated by the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Ukuakpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin.  The governor and his Exco members joined prominent Palace Chiefs, Enigie, Edionwere, market women, youths and …

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has approved that Egba Grammar School, Egba in Uhunmwode Local Government Area, be renamed after late philanthropist, Dr. Iyayi Effianayi.   In a statement, Commissioner for Education, Barr. Emmanuel Agbale, said that the decision was taken in recognition of Dr. Effianayi’s contributions to the educational sector, especially actualization of private and public interest in educational …

*As EU observation mission set to release 2019 election report Anead of 2023 elections, Chairman, Independent  National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has disclosed that arrangements have been concluded to reform the nation’s electoral system as part of moves to strengthen it. Speaking yesterday in Abuja at a meeting with the Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission, …