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Edo State Internal Revenue Service has commenced aggressive tax enforcement exercise to collect revenue owed the state government. In a statement signed by its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Igbinidu Inneh, the tax agency advised members of the public to take note of the commencement of the exercise and make sure to settle all their tax liabilities …

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new minimum wage bill. The bill, which has now become a law, will usher in a new pay structure for Nigerian workers. The National Assembly had passed the bill approving N30,000 as the minimum wage for workers. State governors had opposed the N30,000 minimum wage with many of them saying they will be unable …

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has convicted the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen of breach of Code of Conduct for Public Officers. Reading the lead judgment, the tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar, ordered the immediate removal of Onnoghen, 68, from office as the CJN. The Tribunal also stripped him of all offices earlier occupied, such as the Chairman …

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has enjoined Edo residents and Christians across the country to emulate Jesus Christ’s example of selfless sacrifice as espoused in commemoration of Good Friday. In his message to mark Good Friday, a Christian Holiday in preparation for Easter celebration, Obaseki said: “As Christian faithful celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary this Easter season, …

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has awarded a N6.8 billion contract for the dualization of Ekehuan Road and construction of underground drainage system on Uwadiae Street. Obaseki Media Adviser, Mr. Crosoe Osagie said in a statement on Wednesday that the contract was awarded during a recent Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held before the governor proceeded on his annual leave.The …

Edo State Acting Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has urged Nigerians to stop showing undue respect to corrupt public officials, as part of efforts to win the war against corruption in the country. The acting governor made the submission while declaring open a One-Day Public Enlightenment and Citizen Activity on Anti-Corruption organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption …

Great Benin King, Oba Ewuare II, during the week, told Nigeria’s Army Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Burutai that the Palace was ever ready to support the Nigeria Army in any way possible, expressing concern over the insecurity in the country. He commended the Nigeria Army for its role in maintaining peace and security in the country. The …

Sudan’s former President Omar al-Bashir has been moved to Kobar maximum security prison, days after he was deposed in a military coup. Reports say the ex-leader has until now been detained at the presidential residence under heavy guard. He is reportedly being held in solitary confinement and is surrounded by tight security. Months of protests in Sudan led to the …

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed [Photo: Daily Trust] Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s information minister, has admitted he did not do due diligence before signing off on a controversial N2.5 billion payment to a private digital broadcast signal distributor. Mr Mohammed told the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) that he only approved the payment based on …

Nigerian senators on Wednesday rejected a bill aiming to phase out petrol vehicles and introduce electric cars in the country in 2035. The bill, first read on April 10, was not considered for a second reading by the lawmakers. In his lead debate, sponsor of the bill, Ben Murray-Bruce, said the move would serve two major purposes. “Combustion engine cars …