The newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Musa Ikhilor as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He also announced the appointments of Samson Osagie as the Attorney-General and Cyril Oshiomhole as the Health Commissioner-designate. The governor revealed these appointments in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin by his spokesperson, Fred Itua. According to the statement, the nominations of Messrs. Osagie and Oshiomhole are subject…

The newly sworn-in Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured citizens he will not betray the trust reposed in him through their votes. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday, succeeding Godwin Obaseki and his court-reinstated deputy, Philip Shuaibu. The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oaths of office and allegiance during the ceremony at…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on African youths to embrace the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a means to advance their careers and prepare for the future. The advice came during a Q&A session at the 5th Edition of the Presidential Youth Mentoring Retreat, which took place at the Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. “If I were your age,…

Nigeria has recovered over $5 billion in illicitly acquired assets over the past 25 years, according to a new report from the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC). The report, launched on Tuesday in Abuja, highlights the country’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption and recover stolen assets that were illicitly moved abroad. CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, presented the findings during the official launch of the 2024 Common African Position…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday inaugurated the rehabilitated 32.7km Alape Junction–Araromi Seaside Road in the Ilaje Local Government Area. The project, executed by the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), marks a significant milestone in the State’s development agenda. Speaking at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the advancement of riverine communities, particularly those in oil-producing areas. He emphasised the government’s ongoing…

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, has shared a fascinating account of his encounter with the late Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of Nigeria’s annulled 1993 presidential election. Sowore, in an appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, revealed how, at the age of 21, he turned down a generous offer of N800,000 from Abiola during a pivotal moment in Nigerian…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic truck accident that occurred in the Aiyetoro area of Epe, Lagos State, on Monday, November 11, which claimed the lives of at least three people and left several others injured. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, November 12, Governor Sanwo-Olu extended his condolences to the families of the victims, describing the incident as heartbreaking. …

The Federal Government has announced significant progress in Nigeria’s export sector, with trade policies and facilitation programmes leading to a surge in the country’s trade balance. According to government officials, Nigeria’s trade surplus reached N6.5 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, driven by strong export performance. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the 3rd National Conference on Non-Oil Exports in Abuja on Tuesday, November 12, revealed that exports now…

As concerns are raised about the aftermath reactions and deaths recorded during the first phase of the polio vaccine in Kenya by parents, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has refuted the claim alleging that the cause of two deaths did not emanate from the administered polio vaccine. The MOH said that the result obtained by the Kenya National Vaccine Safety Advisory Committee (KNVSAC) after a prompt investigation was carried out…

The Police Command in Plateau has dismissed rumour of a bomb explosion on Murtala Way, near JosTerminus, in Jos North Local Government of the state.Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.Alabo said that the command had on Tuesday morning received report that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos.“At exactly 8:20 a.m., we received…

A false alarm of bomb threats in Jos, Plateau State’s capital, sent residents into a frenzy early this morning. Rumors of explosives planted in key locations within the city’s business district spread rapidly, causing widespread panic. However, the Plateau State police command swiftly intervened, dismissing the claims and reassuring residents of their safety. According to DSP Alfred Alabo, spokesperson for the police command, a report of a suspected improvised explosive…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Princess Oladunni Odu, has expressed confidence in Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party’s candidate, emerging victorious in the Nov. 16 governorship poll in the state.Odu, the first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who served under late Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, told newsmen in Okitipupa on Tuesday, that the electorate in the state would vote Progressives to stay with the…