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The Edo State government on Monday disbanded the media crew attached to the Office of the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. In a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, the government said the Ministry of Communication and Orientation would henceforth cover the deputy governor’s activities. This development was the fallout of the rift between Governor …

President Bola Tinubu has stopped government officials without evidence of direct participation in the 78 Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from travelling to New York. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, who confirmed the development in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the directive was part of ongoing efforts to …

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State on Wednesday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to stop the incessant attacks and carnages occasioned by the governorship campaign in the state. The Director-General, New Media, SDP Campaign Council, Isaiah Ijele, made the call at a media briefing on Wednesday in Lokoja. He was reacting to Tuesday night attacks by suspected political …

• counter-terrorism, agric, environment, infrastructure to be priority targets, says Ngelale President Bola Tinubu is set to take his investment drive to Arab nations as he participates in the Saudi-Africa Summit and Arab-Africa Summit this week. Briefing State House Correspondent on Sunday ahead of the President’s departure to Riyadh on Wednesday, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, explained …

Foremost technology leader, owner of Tesla, and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has suggested the possibility of artificial intelligence (AI) taking over jobs such that “there will come a point where no job is needed.” The business leader, who owns X, the company formerly known as Twitter, and the newly formed AI startup xAI, stated this at an event at Lancaster House, …

The Chief Medical Director of Ekiti State Specialist Hospital, Ikere-Ekiti, Dr. Olubiyi Olaolu Abidemi has reportedly beaten his wife to a pulp during a disagreement at their residence at St. David Hospital Compound Ifaki-Ekiti on Thursday, 14th September 2023. Report said that trouble started when the wife was alleged to have refused to take care of his pregnant mistress, which …

The Edo State government has lambasted the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, over his criticism of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s comments regarding Federal Government’s handling of palliatives as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. At a press conference last Wednesday, Obaseki had criticised the Tinubu-led government of insincerity in the distribution of …

Nigeria will not be hosting the 2025 nor 2027 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as other bidding nations were awarded the hostings rights. Ripples Nigeria recalls that there had been a joint bid between Nigeria and Benin Republic to host the 2025 Cup of Nations after Guinea was stripped of the hosting rights in October last year. …

Nodal Officer of SERVICOM in the NASC, Mr Kingsley Chioke decorating NASC Boss, Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi (c) with SERVICOM badge while Secretary to the Commission, Mr L.U. Ikharo ( l) watches. The Executive Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, has charged the Service Compact for all Nigerians (SERVICOM, NASC Unit) to brace up …

Hello, and welcome to Business Roundup this week. Here, we bring you highlights of events that happened during the week —from the capital market to the mainstream business activities, while not forgetting the tech/economy build up. Here are the Headlines: Lawmakers summon CBN, DISCOs, over alleged misappropriation of $321m, N18bn electricity projects loans NAFDAC warns against consumption of G Fuel …