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The Nigerian leader spoke in a nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary Despite the regular killing and kidnapping of Nigerians in different parts of the country by armed groups, President Bola Tinubu said security agencies in his administration “are winning the war against terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes.” The Nigerian leader spoke Wednesday in a nationwide broadcast …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has formally disengaged members of his cabinet, appreciating them for their service and contributions to the development of the state over the past two years. The affected officials include Commissioners and other public officers whose appointments were recently nullified by the Supreme Court, and whose tenure effectively ended following the ruling. Fubara, who was …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government was thrown into a shutdown Wednesday with no easy endgame in sight, as Democrats held firm to their demands to salvage health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republican in Congress have dismissed as something to possibly discuss later. The White House threatened mass layoffs of federal workers, rather than simply the normal furloughs, in a matter of days, seizing …

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will broadcast to the nation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 7 a.m., in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. All television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are urged to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast. Bayo Onanuga. Special Adviser to …

By Alltimepost Correspondent BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has launched a campaign to sensitize students, teachers, and community stakeholders on the dangers of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and drug abuse. The initiative, held at the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), was organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Mariam Ashley Yusuf Foundation. It drew …

By Alltimepost Correspondent BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality education, with the Office of the First Lady pledging continued support for initiatives that strengthen the school system. Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, gave the assurance at a two-day training organised by the Senior Secondary Education …

By Alltimepost Correspondent BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has partnered with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Society for the Empowerment of Young Persons (SEYP) to train vulnerable groups on entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills. The six-day intensive training, held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), targeted persons with disabilities, survivors of …

Alltimepost Correspondent BENIN CITY – Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, has described Governor Monday Okpebholo as a law-abiding leader committed to due process and respect for rule of law. Briefing journalists after a recent Executive Council meeting in Benin City, Ohonbamu said the Council’s decision to approve the sum of ₦914 million for the rebuilding …

Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) said this on Monday even as he blasted officials in the FCT, including the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over corruption. Human rights activist and convener of #RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, has described the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as the “Federal Capital of Thieves.” Sowore, a former presidential candidate …