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Governor Nwifuru Suspends 85 Ebonyi Officials Over Negligence of Duty

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

ABAKALIKI — Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the suspension of 85 top government officials, including 25 commissioners, 22 permanent secretaries, 14 senior special assistants, and 24 special assistants, for failing to attend a critical government function. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, will last for one month without salary. Affected commissioners have […]

Edo State Celebrates Bolade Bezi’s Guinness World Record in E-Sports

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Sports Commission has extended hearty congratulations to Bolade Bezi for setting a new Guinness World Record in E-Sports after completing an astonishing 57-hour, 10-minute, and 5-second gaming marathon playing God of War. The historic achievement was officially recognized during a ceremony at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Honorable Desmond […]

Edo Governor Suspends Oil and Gas Adviser Over Unauthorized Fundraising

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Isere, over unauthorized fundraising activities related to a planned oil and gas summit in the state. The suspension was made public through a statement released today in Benin by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor. The statement […]

GOV OKPEBHOLO UNVEILS TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION REFORMS IN EDO STATE

July 29, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has rolled out a sweeping roadmap to overhaul the education sector, signaling his administration’s commitment to delivering quality, inclusive, and future-ready learning for every child. The reforms, driven by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, are designed as a holistic strategy to rebuild education as the bedrock of […]

Tinubu Mourns Victims of Adamawa Flood, Niger Boat Mishap, Commends Emergency Responders

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over two tragic incidents that occurred in Adamawa and Niger States. In a statement issued on Monday, the President extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by severe flooding in Yola, Adamawa State. He also mourned the victims of a deadly boat mishap in Guni village, Shiroro Local […]

Marketers Reject Dangote’s Push to Ban Fuel Imports, Warn Against Monopoly Risk

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy to include a ban on imported refined petroleum products. However, the proposal has drawn sharp criticism from key players in the downstream oil sector, who warn it could lead to a monopoly and stifle […]

Nigeria Customs Deepens China Ties to Accelerate Modernisation and Trade Facilitation

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is ramping up efforts to modernise its operations through a strategic partnership with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), with a strong focus on technology integration, capacity building, and cross-border knowledge exchange. In a statement released Sunday, NCS National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, announced that […]

FG Reaffirms Support for Local Investors During Visit to $20bn Dangote Refinery

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to strengthening domestic investment and tackling the challenges confronting local investors. Dr. Oduwole made this known over the weekend during her visit to the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and Dangote Fertilizer Limited in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Describing […]