Sallah: Gov Obaseki to pay salaries June 14 (Tribune) In fulfillment of his earlier promises to Edo State workers regarding prompt payment of salaries, the Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday said he will be paying this month’s…
*Rivers police arrest man for raping pastor’s pregnant wife to death (Punch)*Again, Organised Labour walks out of negotiations (Vanguard)
Rivers police arrest man for raping pastor’s pregnant wife to death (Punch) Men of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a suspect identified as Emeka, who allegedly led the gang rape of the wife of a Pastor, Mrs. Chigbewejim…
Edo: Shaibu shouldn’t leave PDP, can still be governor –Lagos Chair
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the impeached Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, to be patient with the party, saying he could still become governor of the state. The PDP Lagos State Chairman,…
Why is Oshiomhole so obsessed with Fayemi? — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Former Edo State Governor who graduated to become the chairman of the country’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), ex-Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, always manufactures good copy for journalists. The latest grandstanding release from the stable of Oshiomhole is that…
Shaibu storms out of Edo event after security officers deny aides entry
Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Monday, stormed out of the venue of a government function after some of his aides were denied entry by security officials. The event hosted by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was a…
*7 Yobe council areas prone to flooding, warns GloFAS (Guardian)*Residents invade, loot palliatives warehouse in Bayelsa (Vanguard)
7 Yobe council areas prone to flooding, warns GloFAS (Guardian) Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) has warned that seven local councils could be flooded in the next 10 days. The identified flood-prone councils include Yusufari, Yunusari, Bursari, Geidam, Karasuwa, Nguru…
PSC retires Adeleke, 3 other senior DIGs (Nation)*Tinubu gives ministers marching order to revive economy — FEC (Tribune)
PSC retires Adeleke, 3 other senior DIGs (Nation) The Police Service Commission (PSC) had announced the compulsory retirement of four Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) who were senior to the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun before his elevation…
Obaseki appoints Andrew Okungbowa as CPS
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr Andrew Okungbowa as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment of Okungbowa, a journalist and communication expert, takes immediate effect. Okungbowa has vast experience as an editor and media consultant, having…
*Man burnt to death for allegedly stealing Okada (Sun)*BBNaija “All Stars” Season 8: Spotlight on all time faves (Tribune)
Man burnt to death for allegedly stealing Okada (Sun) An unidentified middle-aged man has allegedly been burnt to death by angry mob who accused him of stealing a motorcycle popularly known as Okada. The incident happened in Agbor, Ika South…
*53-year-old father of seven stabbed to death in Lagos (Punch)*Indomie Special Chicken Flavour not registered by NAFDAC — DG (Vanguard)
53-year-old father of seven stabbed to death in Lagos (Punch) A 53-year-old Olalekan Okeowo has been stabbed to death in an uncompleted building at Salvation Estate in the Owode community, Ajah area of Lagos State. The deceased left behind seven…
