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CNN — Donald Trump’s increasingly provocative Cabinet picks have left some Republican senators aghast and Washington in shock. But they really shouldn’t. Because the outrage is the point. The president-elect reached a new level on Wednesday, announcing Florida Republican Matt Gaetz — one of his most zealous agents of disruption, who, like him, was once investigated by the Justice Department — as his pick …

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria says over 30,000 of its members are set to buy Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in bulk. IPMAN also revealed that the price of petrol from the $20 billion Lekki-based plant was N940/litre and N990/litre when purchased using ships and trucks, respectively. Our correspondents further gathered that …

Governor Monday Okpebholo has dissolved all existing boards and terminated all political appointments including that of Permanent Secretaries appointed outside the civil service. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua said: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of executives …

In Nigeria, the children of prominent politicians are increasingly stepping into governance, securing key roles at both state and national levels across the country. Following his inauguration as Edo state governor on November 12 (Tuesday), Monday Okphebholo appointed Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, son of the former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, as the Commissioner for Health-designate. Here are the …

A few hours after his inauguration as governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo announced key positions to his new cabinet as he named Musa Ikhilor, a lawyer, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The governor equally named a former member of the House of Representatives, Dr Samson Osagie, as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Governor Okpebholo …

Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, unveiled a five-point agenda for the development of the state after he was sworn in as the 6th civilian governor of the state. Okpebholo, in his inaugural speech, pledged to prioritise security, infrastructure, healthcare, food sufficiency, and education. The governor declared war on criminals, saying the era of incessant kidnapping and other violent …

Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have kicked against the increase in price of prepaid meters. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), announced the increase in the price of prepaid meters on their various official X handles, with effect from Nov .5. NAN recalls that the upward review followed an earlier increase …

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led the federal government delegation to grace the inauguration of Monday Okpebholo as the fifth democratically elected governor of Edo State. Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) joined Mr Shettima. The APC governors include Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Hope Uzodinma of Imo, and Ahmad Aliyu …

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has thanked the people of the state for their support during the governorship election of September 21, promising not to betray them. Also, Governor Okpebholo promised to deliver the dividends of democracy to Edo people. Adding that “the welfare of our citizens is top priority for us.” Governor Monday Okpebholo at the inauguration, Tuesdays, …

The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council has congratulated  Mr. Fred Odianosen Itua on his appointment as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the state  governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The chapel also commended the Governor-elect for finding Itua worthy of the appointment and declared  that it has always admired  the appointee’s journalistic integrity and commitment to presenting an …