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    A month after replacing President Biden as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted her party’s presidential nomination, delivering the most important speech of her political career. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, shakes hands in the air with President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. EndBadGovernance: Falana says 2,111 protesters arrested, 1,403 jailed Human rights activist and Chairman of the Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), Femi Falana, revealed that 2,111 protesters were arrested during the 10-day #Endbadgovernance protest across Nigeria from August 1 to 10. Read more 2. Peter Obi voices …

EDO 2024: Akpakomiza’s homecoming rally in Irrua, Esan Central LGA – a testament to his popularity In a resounding display of love and support, the neighborhood rally in Irrua, Esan Central LGA, has turned into a statewide rally, showcasing the unwavering popularity of Senator Monday Okpebholo (Akpakomiza) in his hometown. This display of love and admiration from his people is …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. The commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday in Benin City after receiving intelligence information about their involvement in internet fraud. READ ALSO: Corruption Eradication Commission …

Nigerian integrated oil company Oando Plc has completed the acquisition of Eni subsidiary Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) for $783 million. The company disclosed this in a Corporate Disclosure sent to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Thursday by Chief Compliance Officer, Ayotola Jagun. In a deal sealed at The Peninsula Hotel in London, Oando, which is listed on the …

Edo 2024: Building Connections, Empowering Communities; A Roadmap for Edo’s Prosperity Our vision for Edo State is to create a comprehensive network of durable roads that: – Unlocking economic potential and promoting growth – Improving lives and livelihoods – Connecting every corner of our state, promoting unity and inclusiveness To achieve this vision, we aim to: – Create opportunities for …

The equity market continued its bearish sentiment on Thursday as investors lost N64 billion at the close of trading for the day. This follows the decline in share prices of shares such as TRANSCOHOT, CHAMS and ETERNA among others on the trading floor. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization plunged to N54.9 trillion from N55.04 …

The naira fell against the US dollar on Thursday. Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed the local currency weakened by N43 to trade at N1,586/$1, up from N1,543/$1 it was trading at on Wednesday. The intraday high and low prices recorded during the day were N1,603/$1 and N1,500/$1 respectively, indicating a slim spread of N103\$1. ALSO …

Oshiomhole rallies Esan people to embrace true son, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as Labour Party defects to APC In a moving speech, former Governor Adams Oshiomhole implored the Esan community to reject the PDP’s “outsider” candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and instead embrace Senator Monday Okpebholo, a true son of the Esan soil. Oshiomhole highlighted Okpebholo’s deep roots in Esan, his understanding of …

President Bola Tinubu will swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria on Friday. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the new CJN would take the oath of office in the Council Chamber of the State Palace, Abuja. Justice Kekere-Ekun …