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The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has ordered contractors in the State to return to sites and immediately fix failed portions of roads within the Benin metropolis. Governor Okpebholo gave this directive on Wednesday in Benin City the Edo State capital during an inspection tour of Upper Mission Extension Road by Aduwawa junction, and the Ramat Park Axis in Benin City barely 24 hours after his swearing-in. The governor who decried the bad state of the roads, assured the people that work would commence immediately, as he was in a hurry to bring the dividends of democracy to the…

The Ministry of Defence has handed over three Agusta Westland 109 Trekker Helicopters to the Nigerian Navy. A statement by the Director Naval Information Commodore A Adams-Aliu on Wednesday, said the brief handover ceremony was done at the Caverton Helicopters Limited (CHL) hangar facilities in Ikeja Lagos. The AW 109 Helicopter has a purpose-built VIP configuration with a full leather and noise attenuation system, according to the statement. “Furthermore, the helicopter is designed with a landing skid which gives it a better loading capacity compared to wheeled helicopters. “Additionally, the helicopters are designed with auxiliary tanks which give them extended…

Newly sworn-in Edo State Governor,  Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of the collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others until further notice.  A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Hon. Fred Itua, said the governor also ordered the state commissioner of police to arrest anyone who flouts the order. Okpebholo said he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward. “The collection of revenues in the State has been suspended indefinitely. Anyone seen collecting revenues on behalf of the State Government…

American billionaire, Elon Musk, has been confirmed as co-leader of Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The president-elect announced Tuesday that Musk, Tesla and X owner and the world’s wealthiest individual, would join former Republican candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, in leading the department, Sky News reports. This appointment honours a commitment Trump made to Musk following the billionaire’s endorsement of his campaign, including a significant $119 million (£92 million) spent on canvassing efforts across seven battleground states. Trump stated that Musk and Ramaswamy “will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful…

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, says the federal government’s command and control centre established to curb the illegal entry of foreigners into the country is fully active. Speaking on Tuesday during his appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Tunji-Ojo said the centre has commenced 24-hour operation since Monday. On October 28, the minister said the federal government planned to establish a command and control centre to check irregular migration into the country. He noted that the centre would be responsible for the rigorous screening of individuals entering Nigeria via land borders. “We did the induction programme about two weeks ago.…

Air Peace has just enhanced passenger experience and redefined luxury air travel with the introduction of First Class Cabin on its Lagos-London route. The premium class service is set to commence on 11 November, 2024. Designed for discerning travellers seeking unparalleled comfort and sophistication, Air Peace’s First Class service promises an unforgettable journey and beautiful travel memories. Air Peace’s First Class cabin transforms air travel into an exclusive experience, providing passengers comfort and luxury right from the airport until their arrival at their destination. Starting from ₦9,861,000 or £4,495, First Class passengers can enjoy the service which includes personalized attention, spacious seating,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Abuja, after participating in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. President Tinubu departed the King Abdulaziz International Airport at 3:40 pm (local time) Tuesday. The Nigerian Leader at the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza. He warned that “the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.” President Tinubu also expressed deep concern about the humanitarian conditions in Gaza. He reiterated Nigeria’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza while affirming the country’s support for a two-state solution, where both Israelis and…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa at the government house in Akure ahead of the governorship elections to be held on Saturday, 16th November. In a post shared on the official X handle of the All Progressives Congress (APC) handle on Monday, Obasanjo wished the governor a successful re-election. Aiyedatiwa assumed the governorship following the passing of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in 2023 after a prolonged illness.

As the 42nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) got underway in Lagos on Monday, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has canvassed industry-wide support for initiatives that would reverse negative trends in Nigeria’s energy sector. The Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, in a paper entitled “Resolving the Nigerian Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustained Growth, and Affordability,” identified “alarming scale of pipeline vandalism and theft of crude oil” as the biggest threats to Nigeria’s energy security, noting that major oil and gas projects are required as well as a…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Butane Energy Limited on Friday recorded a significant milestone in their collective drive to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) a widely accessible, cleaner, and more cost-effective fuel option for cooking in the country, with the commissioning of a 180-metric-tonne LPG Filling Plant in Kaduna, Kaduna State. The Filling Plant, the second after the commissioning of another 100MT LPG Storage and Bottling Plant in Kabukawa Layout, Katsina, Katsina State, in 2021, is part of a joint venture to establish five of such facilities in Northern Nigeria with a combined storage capacity of…