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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has felicitated with Muslims on the celebration of the Eid-el Maulud, urging for peaceful co-existence. The governor in a statement, said “I celebrate with the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W), as we mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud. “This celebration offers an opportunity for thoughtful reflection as a …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has told his embattled deputy, Philip Shaibu, to forget about his governorship ambition as a condition for him (Obaseki) to accept his public apology. SaharaReporters earlier reported that Philip Shaibu begged his principal to forgive him for all his “wrongdoings.” Shaibu, who has been locked in a war of attrition with the governor over …

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen on Tuesday, September 26, appealed to organised Labour not to embark on their planned strike, saying that taking such action at this juncture would worsen an already challenging situation in the country Abbas, who spoke while addressing members of the House on resumption from their two-month break, said the organised Labour should give …

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have resolved to ground activities nationwide from October 3, 2023, following what the Labour Unions tagged as the “failure” of government to successfully implement policies to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, The PUNCH exclusively gathered. The PUNCH reports that the NLC …

The Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, on Tuesday afternoon arrived in Casablanca, the capital city of Morocco ahead of their second leg continental clash with Renaissance De Sportive Berkane in the second preliminary round of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup. The crucial CAF engagement is scheduled to hold on Friday, September 29 in Berkane, Morocco. The Bendel Insurance FC …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government’s reforms and programmes over the past six years has set the foundation for the rebirth of the State, guaranteeing a better, brighter future for Edo’s next generation. Obaseki, who stated this while briefing journalists, said he is in politics to create wealth and opportunities for the future. The governor noted, “It …

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 27th September as Public Holiday in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade in a statement said the minister, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration in Abuja congratulated all Muslim faithful both home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion. “His admonition to …

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed the judgement of the Lagos Election Petition Tribunal, which came in favour of the All Progressives Congress. This was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, On Monday. The tribunal, which sat for about 10 hours, and led by lead Judge, Justice Arum Ashom, dismissed two petitions …

Abubakar Momoh, the Nigeria’s Minister of Niger Delta Development; the Edo State Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engr. Ethan Uzamere and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, at the weekend inspected ongoing construction of the Benin-Abraka Road. Impressed with the level of work done on the road, the delegation reaffirmed the …

Edo State Government said it has strengthened partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as part of its reforms to boost Ease of Doing Business climate in Edo State. The Managing Director of Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi recently disclosed this to journalists after a meeting with the representatives from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für …