Igbinedion University Okada, the premier private university in the country, lost its serene atmosphere to a bevy of activities as the institution marked its 20 years anniversary. One of such thrilling events that is still the talk of the town was the premiering of Lancelot Imasuen’s latest family-oriented movie, “ …
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Buhari ministers to remain in office till May 28th
After extending his generosity, asking ministers to remain in office till May 28, President Muhammadu Buhari has said his decision to retain the ministers in the last three and half years in spite of pressures from some quarters was because of their unique skill, strength and leadership qualities. The president …
Read More »Bulkachuwa: I’m willing to abide by decisions of Judiciary – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said that he respects the country’s judiciary and is willing to abide by their decisions at all times. Speaking at an Iftar dinner with the representatives of the judiciary at his official residence, President Buhari said he believed that the judiciary should be independent. He recalled how …
Read More »Edo students protest alleged shut down of Taco Akpata varsity others by Govt
THE Nigerian Students and Youth Association (NISAYA) Edo State chapter, protested what they described as the continuous shut down of the College of Education Ekiadolor, College of Agriculture Igurorakhi, School of Nursing Benin City and Tayo Akpata University by the state government The NISAYA while addressing journalists in Benin City …
Read More »Happening Now:Community shuts down Chevron’s Otunana flow station
Nigeria to lose 3,600 barrels of crude daily Kokodiagbene community shuts down Chevron’s Otunana flow station in Kokodiagbene community, Warri South West local government area. Indigenes of the community stormed the flow station early this morning demanding among others that electricity be extended from the flow station to the community, …
Read More »Half-naked women, chase away police officers, workers from Gelegele
IJAW youth and half-naked women pursued over 25 police officers and workers sent to build residential estates for the Oba of Benin at Gelegele-gbene (Gelegele), a community in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State, which has been in contention between the Ijaws and Binis in the state. The …
Read More »My victory is a function of grassroots support – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his 2019 electoral victory was a function of his vast grassroots support across the state. Speaking when he received elected councillors from all the wards of the State at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Wike thanked the councillors and other …
Read More »Edo election tribunal declines PDP plea to recount ballot papers
THE Edo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City, rejected the prayer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to recount the ballot papers used for Etsako Federal Constituency during the National Assembly election in March. The Tribunal Chairman, Justice O. Ogundana, declined the plea of the petitioners, Blessing Agbomere …
Read More »Bayelsa oil spill victims will get justice – Environmental Panel Chair
Chairman of the Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental Commission (BSOEC), Most Reverend John Sentamu, assured victims of environmental degradation in the state that the commission will not rest until they get justice. The Dr. Sentamu-led panel was inaugurated in March this year by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson as an independent …
Read More »MAY 29: Okowa Holds Valedictory Session With Commissioners
Asks Them To Handover On Friday Attributes Success Story Of His Administration To An All-Inclusive Government AHEAD of May 29 commencement of second term in office, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa yesterday (21/05/19) held valedictory executive council meeting, promising to run an all-inclusive government in his second …
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