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Schoolchildren across the US are plagued by air pollution that’s linked to multiple brain-related problems, with black, Hispanic and low-income students most likely to be exposed to a fug of harmful toxins at school, scientists and educators have warned. The warnings come after widespread exposure to toxins was found in new research using EPA and census data to map out …

His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II of the Great Benin Kingdom has appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria to improve the welfare of police officers in order for them to effectively discharge their duties. The Benin Monarch made the appeal while receiving the new Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 5 Benin City, Mr. Rasheed …

By Alltimepost.com Men and women of the Nigeria Army have been commended by His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin for what he called their wonderful services of defending the country from external aggression and peace keeping within and outside the country. The Benin Monarch made the commendation when the General Officer commanding (GOC) the 2nd Division of …

The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, on Wednesday said that seven persons were killed by irate youths in Gboko area of Benue State. The CP, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen in his office, said the victims were said to be travelling either to Okene in Kogi State or Taraba State when criminals attacked, killed and burnt …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a case for the re-opening of the Benin Depot, managed by the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas, Hon. Joseph Ugheoke, made the appeal during a visit to the office …

A group which claims its name is Coalition for Nigeria (CN) has alleged that the Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, used its name for his political movement. Obasanjo Chief Obasanjo, Thursday, officially launched his most talked-about movement, Coalition of Nigeria Movement (CNM) which saw the attendance of dignitaries including former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and …

Cyhairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to sack those he described as “the cabal” in his cabinet, saying they have been the clog in the wheel of progress of the administration. Sagay made the call yesterday evening after delivering the convocation lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, …

… issues 24-hour procurement deadline Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the immediate release of N100 million as first tranche payment for the procurement of four dialysis machines, ventilators, Personal Protective Equipment, drugs and other consumables required for the treatment of Lassa Fever patients. Obaseki’s order followed report of the rising number of Lassa Fever patients brought from …

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has directed all state Commissioners of Police to immediately disarm militias in the various states they are in charge of. This was even as he warned state governments against arming militias to protect citizens of their states, saying no law in the land empowers them to do such. He said the Nigerian constitution …

Seateenators and governors are locked in a bitter row over the 2019 elections. The development sparked an uproar on the floor of the Senate yesterday. Zamfara Central Senator Kabiru Marafa accused Governor Abdulaziz Yari of plotting to eliminate him. Both are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) . Marafa asked his colleagues to hold the governor and his deputy …