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PDP considers withdrawal from Edo Guber race as Asue Ighodalo expresses reservations Precious Adaeze Julius In a dramatic turn of events that could alter the political landscape of Edo State, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is mulling a potential withdrawal from the governorship race. The turmoil comes in the wake of significant reservations expressed by the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of police commissioners for Lagos and three other states. The other states are Abia, Akwa Ibom and Ebonyi. PSC spokesman Ikechukwu Ani confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the appointment followed the promotion of a number of CPs to the next rank, namely Assistant Inspector …

At least 21 people died in a car crash along the Kaduna-Abuja highway on Thursday. An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna State told reporters on Friday that a truck and a commercial passenger bus heading to Kano State were involved in the accident. READ ALSO: Police arrest 11 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna He said: “The …

In a move that has raised tensions between Russia and Britain, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Friday that it had revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats in Moscow, accusing them of involvement in “subversive activities and intelligence gathering”. The FSB claims to have “documentary” evidence confirming “Britain’s coordination of the escalation of the international political and military …

EDO 2024: APC CAMPAIGN GATHERS SUPPORT FOR OWAN WEST The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign train made a triumphant stop in Owan West LGA, where a sea of ​​supporters gathered to pledge allegiance to the party. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate, was joined by Chief Ohimai Lucky (Tarex) and other party leaders in Sobe and Uzebba. Tarex, renowned for …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a fine of ₦3.10 billion on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IE) for overcharging their customers. According to the power industry watchdog, the fine was based on the DisCos’ non-compliance with the commission’s earlier order on capping estimated bills for electricity consumers. The penalty is …

The Lagos State Government has announced that the Eko Bridge will be closed for eight weeks to allow for emergency repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works. Repairs will begin on Monday, September 16, and will be carried out in four phases, according to Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transport. During this period, the bridge will be closed periodically, …

  ● He commiserates with Governor Zulum and the families of the victims The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Committee of the House of Representatives, Honourable Aliyu Muktar Betara, has donated N100 million to support the victims of the Maiduguri floods, which claimed many lives and destroyed properties worth several million naira. This was contained in a statement …

Nigeria’s senior women’s football team is now without a head coach as Randy Waldrum has stepped down. Waldrum, 67, announced his resignation, citing his wife’s health issues as the reason for his decision to step down from his post. “It’s been a really tough few weeks since the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, and the worries that come with …

The Rivers State Police Command on Thursday unveiled a fake police inspector, Fred Monday, who masterminded a notorious armed robbery syndicate operating in four states: Rivers, Delta, Edo and Akwa Ibom. Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, said Monday’s arrests were the result of a chance encounter while arresting five suspected cult members. To their surprise, on Monday, wearing …