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…urges on creativity, innovation to drive devt at grassroots …hails Edo people, assures sustained devt no matter distraction Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged the 18 newly sworn-in local council executives to throw in everything they have to serve Edo people. Obaseki gave the charge during the swearing in of the council officials, including the chairmen and councillors …

…Say the decision of Governor-in- council violates the age long tradition of Benin people Great Benin Dukes (Enigie) Group in the Palace of Oba of Benin, appointed by the Oba to preside over dukedoms in Edo South Senatorial District have dragged Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to a Benin High court in Edo State. The Enigies are challenging the …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Benin City, Edo, Nigeria – Police in Zone 5 Headquarters said they have arrested the manager and some other staff of Dalsey Hillblom Lynn, DHL Courier Service for allegedly stealing a client’s parcel containing vital academic documents in Benin City. The police identified the manager as Nuhu Omokide and other unnamed staff of DHL Benin Office, 62 …

….commends Tinubu for initiative ….as passengers, residents react The Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents that the construction of redline light rail system from Ebute Metta to Agbado, would be ready by the end of 2023 as the project is 95 per cent completed. Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this on Monday, while briefing the media after he officially flagged-off the …

President Ruto announced a shift to electric motorbikes to combat rising fuel costs and environmental concerns. President Ruto announced a shift to electric motorbikes to combat rising fuel costs and environmental concerns. Kenya plans to introduce electric motorbikes nationwide and establish 3,000 charging stations with Spiro. The country aims to phase out traditional motorbikes, promote electric mobility, and achieve 100% …

The Court of Appeal Headquarters on Monday said the presidential tribunal judgement on the petitions before it would be aired live. The court said this was to promote, transparency and openness and for Nigerians to watch. The Chief Registrar, Court of Appeal HQ, Umar Bangari, stated this in a statement while disclosing the date for the judgment on the matter. …

• Schools, hospitals, airports to shut down as labour mobilisation intensifies• Govt meets labour today over planned strike• FG keeps mum as new tax regime implementation kicks off  Ahead of tomorrow’s two-day nationwide warning strike marshaled by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), its third since the removal of fuel subsidy in June, public schools, hospitals, seaports, and airports, among other public institutions have …

The Federal Government has appealed to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress to shelve its planned two-day warning strike slated to commence on Tuesday. The appeal was made on Monday by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, in Abuja. He identified the reverse of the gains already made by FG, among others as the reason for the …

The rising costs of living and operations are limiting access to education and beyond the reach of many parents. While many are already considering the option of enrolling their wards in public schools, others will be adding to the out-of-school group, Iyabo Lawal writes. As private school operators increase fees for primary and secondary students by over 300 per cent, there are …

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and the service chiefs. The meeting holding at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja is being attended by the Chief of Army Staff (CAS), Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, his Navy counterpart, Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan …