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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tasked members of the Association of Registrar of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) on the need to leverage technology in streamlining record keeping and administration of tertiary institutions in the country. This is as the body commended the governor on his developmental strides in education and other sectors, noting that the gains he has made …

Leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress from three of Edo South’s seven local government areas warmly welcomed Dr. David Imuse’s Restoration 2024 campaign as he officially launched his gubernatorial bid in the senatorial district yesterday. Dr. Imuse, a prominent gubernatorial aspirant and State chairman of the party at the APC Secretariats, emphasized that *his aspiration was grounded in …

By Victor Ofure Osehobo In a surprising turn of events, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced his approval of the payment of a 28-year backlog of gratuity for pensioners in the state’s Local Government Staff Pension Board.  Head of Local Government Administration and Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Mrs. Osas-Ehigie Sandra, delivered the announcement on behalf of …

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined with a top political rival on Wednesday to create a war-time Cabinet overseeing the fight to avenge a stunning weekend attack by Hamas militants. In the sealed-off Gaza Strip ruled by Hamas, Palestinian suffering mounted as Israeli bombardment demolished neighborhoods and the only power plant ran out of fuel. The new Cabinet establishes a …

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, Esq., as Vice Chairman of the Board of Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA). The board to be headed by the State Governor has Oye from the private sector as Vice …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has applauded the members representing Edo State in the House of Representatives for lending their voice in support of the call to the federal government to immediately begin repairs of dilapidated federal roads in the State to ameliorate the sufferings of the people and boost economic activities in the State. The commendation comes as …

Indications emerged last night that the Federal Government is working frantically on measures  aimed at ensuring that oil marketers in the country resume importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as Petrol, to achieve seamless storage, supply and distribution of the product across the country. Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Inauguration Speech where he announced an end to fuel …

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. George Santos stole the identities of donors to his campaign and then used their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges, according to a new indictment. He then wired some of the money to his own personal bank account, prosecutors said, while using the rest to inflate his campaign …

LOS ANGELES— At the most harrowing of times, some Israeli citizens living overseas aren’t running from the war at home, but to it. From Athens to New York, they’re rushing to airports and diving into online chat groups for help, desperate to make their way to the country after Hamas militants attacked. Some of these Israelis abroad are yearning to serve, whether that …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of new leadership across the communications, innovation and digital economy sectors in Nigeria. The official spokesperson for President Tinubu, Ajuri Ngelale issued a statement to confirm the appointment of new and returning Chief Executives to fresh terms in office across multiple agencies. Ngelale added that the appointments come under the Federal …