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The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Olakunle Nafiu, has reaffirmed that corps members are covered by a comprehensive insurance package throughout their service year.Nafiu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit b...

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed over 60 terrorists in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.Among those neutralised were notorious commanders of the Boko Haram/ISWAP terror group.The military authorities said that the insurgent...

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has urged governments, policymakers and Nigerians to see migration beyond statistics, stressing that every number represents real people, families and personal struggles.The appeal was made by the Chief of Mission of International Organization for Migration in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, during a med...

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the Edo State Government (EDSG) for its proactive initiatives aimed at combating irregular migration, reducing poverty, and supporting the reintegration of returning migrants.The commendation came during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, who led a dele...

The Edo State Government has approved a minor re-assignment of key officials within the state’s revenue sector as part of efforts to strengthen revenue generation and improve institutional efficiency.In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, the approval was granted by the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebho...

The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested HRM, Michael Sado, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.The traditional ruler was arrested alongside one Egr. Patrick Omkhagbo for alleged fraudulent activities....

The Edo State Government has taken to court scores of arrested sex workers apprehended during enforcement operations on ‘red light district’ areas in Benin City.Addressing journalists during the parade of suspects, the Director General, Edo State Migration Agency, Lucky Agagzuma said the move was part of government renewed onslaught aga...

The Edo State House of Assembly Ad hoc Committees set up to investigate the ownership of the Museum for West Africa Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel has made public its findings, recommending a complete take over of the premises of both firms by the state government.The Chairmen of both committees, Hon. Ibhamawu Aigbokhan...

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of African Refractory and Allied Products Company (ARAP) due to unsafe working conditions that allegedly endanger employees’ health. The directive was issued by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, following an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.The inspection, conducted at ARAP’s facility along the Ik...