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The old anthem was in use until 1978 when it was replaced with the current one, “Arise O Compatriots.” However, beginning last week, the two arms of the National Assembly began processing the legislation to revert to the old anthem. While the House immediately passed the bill through first, second and third readings last week, the Senate referred the bill …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has felicitated with Edo children in commemoration of the 2024 Children’s Day celebration, reassuring that his government will continue to support children in the State to become globally competitive and reach their full potential. The governor spoke today, while delivering his address at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, the venue for the 2024 …

By Williams Adesoji Abuja, Nigeria – Renowned Nigerian social critic, human rights and pro-democracy activist, Comrade Igbotako Nowinta has x-rayed one year of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership of Nigeria and concluded that the Nigerian masses must vigorously demand good governance from him. Comrade Igbotako Nowinta, the Executive Director, Nigeria Good Governance Research Centre, who doubles as an international conflict resolution …

By Eben Enasco The Benin Royal Family has suspended Professor Gregory Akenzua, the Enogie (Duke) of Evbuobanosa, a territory of the Great Benin Kingdom from the family for what they considered acts of rebellion against the Benin Traditional institution. Prince George Eweka, a member of the Benin Royal Family, made the pronouncement while addressing journalists in Benin City today, in …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, has explained why he will consider a merger between the LP and the Peoples Democratic Party.  Obi spoke in an interview on Noire TV-Global Black TV during the weekend. Speaking on the possibility of being supported as a Southeast candidate in the 2027 presidential election by Atiku Abubakar, Obi …

Today, government has taken three decisions, two of which are necessary but wrongly implemented and have led to improvisation of the economy and of Nigerians. These are removal of subsidy, closing the gap between black market and official rates of exchange and the third is dealing with military coup in Niger Republic. “The way forward is production and productivity which belief and …

• It’s my day to brag as a happy man, says President • Work to start from C’River, A’Ibom simultaneously with Lagos • Sections one and two to be completed in 24 months The construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road will bring benefits that are “more than imaginable”, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said yesterday. He spoke at the groundbreaking of the 700km …

The deputy governor noted that knowing his pedigree and integrity, Ribadu would never come out to deny the plot or his involvement if he was involved in it. The Kano State Government has issued a public apology to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu over allegations of involvement in the emirate tussle in the state. The Deputy Governor of Kano …

Deacon Darlington Okpebholo Ray, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo Central, has called on Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to withdraw from the race. Ray’s call stems from comments attributed to Okpebholo during a visit to the United States, which he believes are a reflection of the candidate’s lack …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo, Phillip Shaibu, seeking to nullify the February 22 governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that produced Asue Ighodalo as its standard-bearer. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment on Monday, held that Shaibu lacked the locus standi (legal right) to challenge the …