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By Alltimepost.com, Edo State Government has secured a N5.7 billion facility from the World Bank to tackle the menacing erosion problem at Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the State. The State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole made the disclosure on Thursday at the commissioning of the Auchi-Jattu-Afashio-Ikabigbo-Ojio road. He said the facility was secured by the government after the …

Ahead of 2015 February general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed 38,774,391.00 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The figure is 71.3% of the cards expected to be issued. An outstanding 15,567,219 is to be issued. But the distribution of the cards has just started in Borno State, where Boko …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State is on the verge of becoming an empty house following the rift arising from its recent primaries on account of the emergence of some candidates believed to be loyal to Prince Buruji Kashamu. For instance, at the governorship primaries monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Gboyega Isiaka emerged …

Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared that he can never sacrifice his life for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The former leader, however, said he would be ready to die for the country. Obasanjo who was a former Chairman, Board of Trustees of the PDP, insisted that though he remains a card carrying member of the PDP, but …

President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that no Nigerian would lose his life because of his second term ambition. Jonathan promised to build on the foundation laid by the founding fathers of this nation. The president took to his Facebook wall Thursday morning to beg all Nigerians to join him at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos as he kick-starts his campaign …

By Alltimepost.com, Governor Adams Oshiomhole has said the state government served authorities of the University of Benin a notice, three years ago, to vacate eighteen properties belonging to the Edo State Government, but rather than vacate, they took the government to court. The Governor said to fulfill all righteousness, the government waited for the court to deliver judgment, which it …

By Alltimepost.com, Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Henry Idahagbon has said that if the University of Benin and their counsel are able to show proof of service of any application for stay of execution of judgment  regarding the recovery of the state properties from the institution he will resign his appointment. Mr. Henry Idahiagbon gave the indication …

ABUJA—PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, pleaded with Nigerians to vote him in for a second term on account of his achievements in the last six years. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, while inaugurating the Goodluck/Sambo 2015 Presidential Campaign Organisation, PCO, at the PDP Presidential Campaign office, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja promised to unfold to Nigerians what his government has done …

Some employees of the University of Benin, Edo State, on Tuesday protested against the alleged demolition of their official quarters by the state government. The workers, numbering 25, alleged that the demolition was carried out on Monday night on the orders of the state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, without prior notice. They also accused the government of disrespecting the court over …

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) has pledged that all corrupt politicians will face the full wrath of the law if he becomes Nigeria’s president. Buhari disclosed this while speaking on Tuesday in Uyo at the APC rally and presentation of the party’s flag to Umana Umana, the Akwa Ibom governorship candidate. Buhari also …