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The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Saturday’s local government by-election organised by the Edo Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) as illegal. Dr Tony Aziegbemi, the State Caretaker Chairman of the party, said this in Benin while addressing newsmen on the exercise. He stated that the by-elections scheduled across 59 wards in…
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday conducted its Local Government Congress across the 18 LGAs of the State, electing new executive committees and national delegates. The State Caretaker Committee Chairman of the PDP, Tony Aziegbemi, monitored the exercise alongside a panel from the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, led…
…As Party Thugs Harass Journalists The Edo State local government by-election to fill vacant councillorship positions was held on Saturday in 15 of the 18 local government areas across the state. The election was conducted by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), despite an ex parte order earlier issued by the High Court restraining…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night air operation in the Bula area of Yobe State and the Banki axis of Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame….
By Emamuzo Iboma Lagos students have made history by leading what they boldly call the “largest environmental cleanup in Lagos State,” showcasing unmatched youth power in the fight against pollution. The massive operation, held at Iyana-Iba Market in Ojo Local Government Area, saw hundreds of vibrant student volunteers, community members, and partner organisations join forces…
Communities impacted by coal extraction in Enugu state have raised urgent concerns over the devastating health, environmental, and socio-economic impacts of coal operations in their territories. During a recent capacity-building and community-strengthening workshop organized by Rights Advocacy and Development Centre (RADEC), residents spoke with one voice, demanding an immediate end to harmful coal activities, protection…
Vice President Kashim Shettima will be leading the Nigerian delegation to this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a statement on Saturday. A statement signed by the spokesperson of the ministry. Kimiebi Ebienfa read: “The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima,…
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of 10 internet fraudsters before Justice Mary Itsueli of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City. According to a statement issued by EFCC and posted on its X page on Friday, the convicts were Okoro Emmanuel,…
Environmental experts have emphasized the importance of forensic investigation in uncovering hidden environmental damage in the Niger Delta region. The experts who shared their views during a Livelihood lecture series at the University of Port Harcourt’s Faculty of Social Sciences, discussed the critical issue of environmental degradation and its impact on local communities. The programme,…