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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, urged members of the opposition party to join the APC so that their sins could be forgiven. He spoke at the APC rally in Benin, the Edo State capital, on Thursday while receiving some members of the Peoples Democratic Party into the APC during the rally. He said, “We have …

…Obaseki alleges how PDP’s demand for $20 million bribe almost scuttled Edo-Azura Power Project   President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has assured that he will get the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to make public how much money has been recovered and what government intends to do with …

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday reiterated his plan to privatise the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) if elected on February 16. Mr Abubakar also promised to double the size of the Nigerian economy. Reuters reported Wednesday that Mr Abubakar, a businessman who served as vice president to former president Olusegun Obasanjo between …

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will arrive the United States any moment from now, crossing one of the most serious political hurdles on his path ahead of the upcoming general elections. Mr Abubakar, sources said, left Nigeria early today, and is expected to land in Washington D.C., the American capital, ending a 12-year deprivation …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki will tomorrow, Thursday, receive President Muhammadu Buhari, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Presidential elections scheduled for February 16. The President’s campaign train will berth at Garrick Memorial School in Benin City, as the APC intensifies its campaign for the general elections. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the State …

Edo State Government has announced that there will be a restriction of movement from 12 noon to 4pm on Thursday, January 17, on Ekehuan Road axis of the Benin Metropolis as a result of the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Benin City, the Edo State capital.In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., …

…Gov advocates use of technology, stakeholder engagement to improve transparency, accountability in governance Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has applauded Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for leading the campaign on open governance in the South-South region with his administration’s implementation of policies which promote transparency and accountability in governance. The Deputy Executive Director, ANEEJ, Mr. Leo …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Nigerians not to take for granted the price fallen heroes paid to ensure the country’s indivisibility. The governor said this while participating in the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at Oba Ovonramwen Square in Benin City on Tuesday. He said, “It is a solemn event to remember those who fought to keep …

Edo State Government has cautioned residents of the state and media practitioners to be wary of the antics of the chairman of the state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, who has resorted to lies as a campaign strategy. In a statement, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, …

The new acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has said he will adopt a fresh strategy to tackle the insecurity challenges facing Nigeria. The new police chief said this Tuesday while speaking with State House correspondents after he was decorated with his new rank by President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Mr Adamu, who thanked Mr Buhari …