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Muhammadu Buhari · Benin CitySenator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has said that the excessive printing of money by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari through the Ways and Means policy crippled the naira. Oshiomhole made this statement on Saturday at a Progressive Governors Forum’s Meeting and Interactive Session in Benin City, Edo State. He blamed the policy for the eventual collapse of …See the Story
Oshiomhole Blames Buhari for Naira Collapse
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Benin City · Benin CityThe Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has recounted how the immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki withheld statutory funding for his Palace for seven months. This was as he alleged that the action of the previous administration was deliberately done to undermine the palace. Oba Ewuare II made this revelation at a media parley with journalists in the state, stating that funds for the palace were first slashed before a final stop was put to i…See the Story
Obaseki withheld palace fund for seven months - Oba of Benin
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Africa · Benin CityThe Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday gave Governor Monday Okpebholo the approval to access a N100 billion loan facility for infrastructural development. DAILY POST reports that the House’s approval followed a letter of request dated June 23, 2025 and addressed to the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku by Governor Okpebholo. The letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, said the loan facility would be s…See the Story
Edo Assembly gives Okpebholo nod to access N100bn loan facility
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