The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approves the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff, and instructional positions across formations, units, and training institutions of the Nigerian Army

This was confirmed in a statement released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, shortly after President Bola Tinubu decorated the COAS and other service chiefs with their new ranks on Thursday. Lieutenant Colonel Anele stated that the appointments are a decisive move aimed at reinvigorating leadership, strengthening command structures, and repositioning the Nigerian Army for […]

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President Tinubu Tasks New Service Chiefs To Deliver Results, Not Excuses

President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs to deliver tangible results in tackling insecurity, warning that the government will no longer tolerate excuses as the nation seeks lasting peace. Speaking at their decoration ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu said the country was “in a hurry to celebrate peace” and urged the military […]

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Edo State Security Corps Arrests One Kidnapper, Rescues Two Victims In Etsako West & East LGAs

Operatives of Edo State security service corps have recorded another major breakthrough in it’s fight against criminality, following the rescue of two kidnapped victims and arrest of one of the suspects during a joint operation in Etsako East and West local government areas. The operation, which followed swift response to distress calls from residents, was carried out in collaboration with […]

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Breaking: Ex-Edo Speaker Adjoto Suspended Indefinitely from PDP

Honorable Kabiru Adjoto, the former factional Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has been dealt a severe blow by his own party. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken the unprecedented step of suspending him indefinitely amidst allegations of anti-party activities and misappropriation of party funds and Christmas palliatives. In a press statement made available on Friday, the […]

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May Day: Labour gives FG May 31 deadline on Minimum Wage

The organized labour, yesterday, gave the Federal Government, May 31, the deadline to conclude the minimum wage negotiation or face a nationwide industrial action. This came as President Bola Tinubu, promised that his administration was working on a new minimum and living wage to improve the welfare of workers in the country. The organized labour during the May Day celebration […]

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Edo prepares intending pilgrims across senatorial districts for Hajj journey

In a comprehensive effort to ensure the health and safety of all intending pilgrims, Edo State has embarked on a series of inoculation exercises across the three senatorial districts. Today, the focus was on the Edo South Senatorial District, with similar events scheduled for Edo North on Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5, 2024. Under the leadership of Sheikh […]

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May Day: FG approves pay rise for workers as labour leaders lament hardship

The Federal Government yesterday approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary for civil servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures. It also approved pay rise for its pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme, DBS. This came on a day labour leaders said the last year had been tough and agonising for workers and the masses. The […]

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Edo set to commence Telemedicine in 10 government clinics

Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) is gearing up to commence the introduction of Telemedicine Consultations in ten Government Clinics across the State to improve access to quality healthcare services for Edo people. The ten Government Clinics are namely Oluku, Ovbiogie, Evbuotubu, Ugbor, Ikhueniro, Central Clinic Ukpenu, Idogbo, Ugbekun, Egua-Edaeken, and Aruogba. The concept of Telemedicine Consultations breaks down […]

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Workers’ Day: FG declares Wednesday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a public holiday in commemoration of Workers’ Day. This was announced in a press statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, conveyed the declaration, emphasising the importance of excellence, efficiency, and fairness in labour. […]

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