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3 weeks ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Philip Yatai
By Philip YataiThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has congratulated Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on his victory at the tribunal. The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting on Wednesday, affirmed Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo. A three-member panel, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, against the election outcome.
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3 weeks ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Jethro Ibileke
By Jethro IbilekeGovernor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its candidate in the September 21, 2024, governorship election, Asue Ighodalo and other opposition parties to join hands with him in the spirit of unity and work together for the progress of the State. He made the call shortly after the election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja validated his electoral victory at the poll.
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3 weeks ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Jethro Ibileke
By Jethro IbilekeThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, has expressed disappointment at the outcome of the party’s petition against the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo as winner of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-man election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja, had on Wednesday night dismissed the petitions filled by the PDP and it’s candidate in the election, Asue Ighodalo.
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3 weeks ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Chimezie Anaso
By Chimezie AnasoThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that the medicine market at Bridgehead, Onitsha, was reopened on March 7, following a shutdown for comprehensive sanitisation. Dr Martins Iluyomade, the NAFDAC Director for the Southeast, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday.
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3 weeks ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Emmanuel Oloniruha
By Emmanuel OloniruhaThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is more expensive to conduct a recall election than a constituency election. Special Adviser to INEC Chairman, Mohammed Kunna, made this statement during an online discussion on “INEC Regulation and Guidelines for Recall 2024.” The discussion also covered BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths. The event was held on Saturday via the X social media platform.
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1 month ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Olanrewaju Akojede
By Olanrewaju AkojedeSegun Odegbami, Chairman of the International Sports Academy, has praised alumnus Tolu Arokodare following his recent call-up to the Super Eagles squad. Odegbami, a former Green Eagles captain and 1980 African Nations Cup winner, gave the commendation during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN reports that 24-year-old Arokodare trained at the International Sports Academy, Wasinmi, Ogun, before excelling at Belgian top-flight club, Genk FC.
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1 month ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Taiye Agbaje
By Taiye AgbajeNnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Friday, tendered an apology over his recent attacks on the Federal High Court and Justice Binta Nyako. Kanu, through his new counsel and former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, also apologised to the Federal Government’s lawyer, Chief Awomolo, SAN.
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1 month ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Jethro Ibileke
By Jethro IbilekeThe Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has given the hint of plans to appoint district heads (Okao Eguade) across the various dukedoms in Benin Kingdom whose Enigie (dukes) have been suspended indefinitely. He dropped the hint during an enlarged meeting with edionwere (village heads) and elders in the affected areas, held on Thursday in the Benin Palace in Benin City. The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, was also present at the meeting.
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1 month ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Jethro Ibileke
By Jethro IbilekeAll major contracts awarded by the Edo State Tenders Board have been approved by the State Executive Council. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohonbamu disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He named the major contracts approved to include renovation of some public schools and reconstruction of roads in Ovia North East, Esan North East and Oredo Local government areas.
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1 month ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Paul Dada |Sandra Umeh
By Sandra UmehThe Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) on Monday, dragged a Nigerian, two Chinese nationals, and their company, before a Federal High Court in Lagos, over alleged multi-billion naira cybercrime. The defendants Huang Haoyu, Friday Audu, An Hongxu and a company Gentting International Ltd are standing trial before Justice Daniel Osiagor on a 12-count charge of cybercrime. They each, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
