By Alltimepost.com WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met today with South Korea’s defense minister, Song Young-Moo, and defense chief, Gen. Lee Sun-Jin, the chairman’s spokesman said in a statement following the meeting. During the meetings, Dunford affirmed the ironclad commitment of the U.S. to the alliance with South Korea, Navy Capt. …
Read More »By Alltimepost post.com There was drama at the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday when the Speaker of the House, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, was impeached, following an impeachment notice signed by 16, out of the 24 lawmakers. The former principal officer of the House representing Akoko Edo I, Mr. Kabiru Adjoto, was elected as the new Speaker. Three other …
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By Alltimepost.com Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki said his administration was set to upgrade the state owned media outfits, including Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) and The Nigerian Observer, publishers of the Observer tittles. Obaseki stated this on Monday when he paid an unscheduled visit to the two government-owned media organizations for an inspection of their facilities on ground to …
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One Nigeria Summit: Theme: Towards A More Perfect Union. Date: 16 September 2017 17:00Venue: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, (Knafel Center) 10 Garden Street, City: Cambridge , Ma 02138,United States. Within a decade of gaining its independence from Colonial-Britain, Nigeria suffered a setback: it endured, from 1967-1970, what came to be known as the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War. An untold number of innocent civilian were …
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China’s president, Xi Jinping, has told Donald Trump in a phone call that all sides should avoid rhetoric or action that would worsen tensions on the Korean peninsula, according to Chinese state media. Reports quoted Xi as saying: “At present, the relevant parties must maintain restraint and avoid words and deeds that would exacerbate the tension on the Korean peninsula.” …
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By Victor Ofure Osehobo Indications have emerged that Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki is set to reintroduce competency test for civil servants in the state. Already civil servants are being invited with a letter, to write the competency test on August 15, 2017 at Imaguero College hall, Benin City. The letter with reference No. HOS/276/116, dated August 9, 2017 …
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By Victor Ofure Osehobo Abuja, Nigeria – Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) Federal Government and its leaders to never again intimidate the leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The ex-President also told President Buhari and members of the APC of his party’s readiness for a …
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US and South Korean militaries will go ahead with massive sea, land and air exercises later this month, despite a spiralling situation in which North Korea has threatened to fire missiles towards a US Pacific territory. The annual joint exercises, named Ulchi-Freedom Guardian, have long been planned for 21-31 August, but now come at a time when both Washington and …
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is seeking the collaboration of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the introduction of a capacity building programme to enlighten civil servants about corruption related issues. Obaseki made the request when he received the Head of the Benin zonal office of the EFCC, Mr. Mailafia Yakubu, on a courtesy visit at …
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The stolen funds allegedly traced to former Petroleum Minister Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke could fund infrastructure growth, Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) said yesterday in Abuja. A statement by its Chairman, Mr. Austin Braimoh and Secretary, Mr. Cassidy Madueke, said government could build six world-class airports in each geo-political zone with part of the funds. It added that the recovered loot …
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