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Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has pledged his loyalty to his principal, Godwin Obaseki despite the rift between them. He, however, noted that loyalty has nothing to do with his ambition to become the governor of Edo state. Shaibu who spoke on Sunday at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin …

…We must plan for our future, promote competition, stop reliance on FG for direction, resources – Obaseki …Edo is one, we must continue to work for our progress – Oshiomhiole Monday August 28, 2023, colloquium to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Midwest Referendum in Benin City, provided Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and leaders of the old region …

Washington (AP) — A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan rebuffed claims by Trump’s attorneys that an …

In the continuing wave of disaffection between Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, Edo State Government has disbanded the media crew attached to the Office of the Deputy Governor. The government gave a directive to the Deputy Governor to henceforth request the Ministry of Communication and Orientation for media coverage of activities of his …

National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, at the weekend, said Nigeria is still losing 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily to local and international thieves, despite efforts to end the menace. Ribadu disclosed this when he led a presidential delegation to inspect oil and gas facilities at Owaza in Abia and Odogwa in Etche local council of Rivers State. According …

As part of a broader effort to reduce the cost of governance in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to freeze the processing of visas for all government officials seeking to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly without proof of direct participation in UNGA’s official schedule of activities, a statement …

The Federal Government, on Monday, said it inherited a bad economy with an unacceptable high rate of unemployment. The government also assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu will not rely on borrowing and that he had pledged to be transparent, honest and accountable to the people. Meanwhile, the President has promised to create about 50 million jobs …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday gave the Federal Executive Council (FEC) a marching order to marshal the revival of the economy and make life more bearable for citizens. The maiden cabinet meeting presided over by Tinubu at the Council Chambers of the presidential villa, Abuja, specifically considered the “Roadmap for the economy” presented by the minister of finance and coordinating …

The Police Service Commission has ordered four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa and Adeleke Bode to immediately proceed on compulsory retirement for failing to retire following the appointment of their colleague, Olukayode Egbetokun, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The PSC, however, approved the appointment of four Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Ibrahim Ka’oje, Daniel …

Politicians, leaders, aides and other watchers of political activities in Edo State, watch with uncertainty as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Philip Shaibu resumes today, after a one-month leave. The decision of the deputy governor to institute a suit against his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, the state House of Assembly, and others to stop a purported impeachment plan …