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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended members of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) for the sustained partnership and collaboration with the state government, leading to the successes recorded in the last seven and half years. Obaseki said this during a gala night organised by the Institute to mark the end of its 54th Annual …

African leaders, diplomats, civil society, multilateral, multinationals to attend Heads of state and government and high-level government officials across Africa, representatives of international organisations and multilateral institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, and members of civil society groups are expected to storm Abuja tomorrow, Monday, April 22, as President Bola Tinubu opens the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in the FCT. Ms. Amina Mohammed, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, …

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN said the apex bank is assiduously to achieve a stable foreign exchange (FX) rate. Yemi Cardoso, CBN governor stated this during a press conference held at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group. Cardoso said the financial regulator is also working to ensure that the exchange rate finds …

Exactly who were the ‘marauders’ that chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, referred to as being active within the party, who were intent on taking away a faction for the purpose of consummating a coalition in preparation for 2027? “We are aware that there are some marauders hanging around somewhere, trying to factionalize …

…elections in 13 wards, Okitipupa today Following the late arrival of materials and personnel to 13 wards in Okitipupa council area of Ondo state, the All Progressive Congress governorship Primary Election Committee, has rescheduled the exercise for Sunday, April, 21. Recall that the party, held the governorship primary election across the 203 wards in the state on Saturday, April 20. …

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial shifts to opening statements Monday, followed by the start of witness testimony. A jury of seven men and five women, plus six alternates, was picked last week. The trial centers on allegations the former president falsified his company’s internal records to obscure the true nature of reimbursement payments to his former fixer and lawyer Michael Cohen, …

…says Damagum’s survival is not defeat for Atiku or victory for Wike, it’s for the interest of PDP The Senate Minority Leader, Senator Comrade Abba Patrick Moro, PDP, Benue South has given insight why the MInister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Nyesom Wike was allowed to attend the National Caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, preparatory …

Following a series of reports published by PREMIUM TIMES exposing the failure of officials of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to comply with the Nigerian government’s retirement policy for civil servants, the Director of Private Universities Establishment, Constance Goddy-Nnadi, has retired from the commission. Mrs Goddy-Nnady’s retirement took effect on Tuesday, 2 April, based on the agency’s response to her earlier notice of retirement …

The day after Iran attacked Israel, House Speaker Mike Johnson was on the phone with a man who suddenly held the keys to his legislative agenda and potentially his own future: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. In a phone call that has not been previously reported, Johnson said he was ready to act on foreign aid, even though that would enrage Republicans who …

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a bill that reauthorizes a key surveillance authority after the Senate passed the legislation late Friday night, avoiding a lapse in the controversial program. Lawmakers voted 60-34 for the bill to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act after the House passed the measure late last week, the CNN …