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The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has launched its Ogonize and Yasunize climate justice campaign, calling for urgent global action against environmental destruction and climate injustices. The campaign was unveiled during a sensitization event held at HOMEF’s office in Benin City, where participants were educated on the dangers of industrial pollution, oil spills, and […]
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The Edo State Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to the former deputy governor, Mr. Godwin Omobayo, directing him to immediately return all government property and assets still in his possession. According to a statement from the Government, it has observed with dismay that several official items — including vehicles, documents, and other state-owned assets […]
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The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) and the Nigeria Police Force have reached an agreement to review the country’s tinted permit policy. Prof. Paul Ananaba (SAN), Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL, made this known on Thursday during an interactive session in Ikeja, Lagos. The event was part of activities leading up […]
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in 19 Commissioners as well as Chairmen and Members of various Boards and Commissions, charging them to uphold integrity and shun corrupt practices. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Government House in Benin City, with top dignitaries in attendance, including the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis […]
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the armed robbery and killing of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, revealing that the gang sourced its weapons from a supplier in the Niger Republic. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the […]
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Edo Government Announces Appointment of New Director General for Tourism Agency The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of Mrs. Vivian Elabor as the Director General of the Edo State Tourism Agency, following the approval of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State. Mrs. Elabor brings to the role over two decades […]
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The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned following allegations of certificate forgery. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the resignation in a statement on Tuesday night. Nnaji came under scrutiny after PREMIUM TIMES reported that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to have obtained. […]
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The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has attributed the recent surge in cooking gas prices to a temporary disruption caused by last week’s PENGASSAN strike. Speaking to State House correspondents, Ojulari said the industrial action halted loading and distribution for two to three days, leading […]
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