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The Abuja Court of Appeal, on Tuesday, affirmed the restoration of Philip Shaibu as Deputy Governor of Edo State. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on July 17 reinstated Shaibu to the post. The judge, who delivered the verdict in a suit filed by the deputy governor, declared the impeachment by the Edo State House of Representatives …

Okpebholo-Idahosa Election Campaign Ignites Enthusiasm in Esan Northeast Senator Monday Okpebholo and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, took their message of transformation to Wards 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in Esan Northeast LGA, electrifying the crowd with their vision of a brighter Edo State. Thousands of supporters gathered to hear Okpebholo’s bold plans for change, which deeply resonated with …

Police officers in Akwa Ibom have arrested a man for alleged possession of a firearm and a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa. State police spokesman, Timfon John disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Uyo. John said the suspect was arrested by officers during a routine stop and search in the Ibiono Ibom area of ​​the state. He said: …

The naira depreciated against the US dollar on Tuesday. Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed the local currency fell by N13 to trade at N1,592/$1, up from N1,579/$1 it traded at on Monday. The highest and lowest intraday prices recorded during the day were N1,599/$1 and N1,500/$1 respectively, indicating a slim spread of N99\$1. Once again, …

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has signed a contract extension with Udinese, the Serie A club announced on Okoye has been linked with moves to Inter Milan and Torino this summer, but a new contract would end speculation surrounding his future. “Still together, more than ever. “Udinese Calcio and Maduka Okoye have renewed the contract that will keep the Nigerian …

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Daser David as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed the appointment in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The President described David as “an academic and industry expert with a deep understanding of digital technologies and educational leadership.” READ ALSO: …

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to call a nationwide strike if the police proceed with the arrest of its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero. The threat was made on Tuesday morning, August 20, at the NLC headquarters following an urgent meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC). The meeting was convened hours after the Nigerian police …

Two siblings were killed on Saturday in a mine collapse in Kakaki village, Paikoro local government area, Niger State. The victims – Zubairu Ibrahim (20) and Sadiq Ibrahim (25) – died when the mine where they were working suddenly collapsed. Ministry of Mines and Solid Mineral Resources spokesperson Maureen Dibie confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. READ ALSO: …

  Several tennis players have reacted angrily after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of charges after twice testing positive for the banned substance clostebol. Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned substance in March and was stripped of prize money and points earned at the Indian Wells tournament, but will not be suspended after an independent tribunal …

Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Kabawa, and four others over an alleged billion naira drug supply fraud. Also arrested by the commission were the chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Bashir, and the Managing Director of Novomed Pharmaceuticals, …