Category: Politics

By Tracy Ohovwore The Edo State Government, through its Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and other stakeholders, has commenced the second round of the National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) campaign at Ugbekun Primary Health Care Centre in Benin City. Speaking at…

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Saint Maria Goretti Old Girls Association (SMAGOGA), Class of 1985—also known as the Tulips—has donated a fully equipped sick bay to Saint Maria Goretti Girls School in Benin City. Speaking on behalf of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic…

Justice U. J. Mogboh of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Agbani has convicted and sentenced George Amechi Igwesi to seven years’ imprisonment for land fraud involving the sum of N11.4 million. Igwesi was arraigned alongside his company, Georgeann Enterprises Limited, by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations that it disobeyed a court order directing its operatives to vacate a property located at House 6, Aso Drive, Asokoro, Abuja. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission described recent media reports suggesting non-compliance with the directive of Justice Musa Liman of the Federal…

By Prince Woke Hoodlums suspected to be vandals broke into offices at Community Secondary School Rumuekini in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area over the weekend and carted away a generator, laptops, and other valuables. A staff member who spoke on condition of anonymity, as they were not authorised to speak on the matter, told our correspondent…

By: Barikui Felix The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), has commended Rivers Angels Football Club for retaining the President’s Federation Cup Women’s title. Rivers Angels defeated Nasarawa Amazons 4-2 on penalties in the final match played on Saturday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, claiming the title for a…

By: Barikui Felix Angered by the increasing attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ogoni communities in Rivers State, a group of concerned Ogonis, led by Comrade Imeabe Saviour Oscar, has announced plans to mobilise residents for a mass protest against the ongoing violence. The protest is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at…

By Tracy Ohovwore A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Ambassador Frankie Ehimuan Aire, has called on social media influencer Mr. Albert Obazee to desist from publishing materials capable of provoking negative sentiments against the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Aire, who said he has been monitoring Obazee’s activities,…

The people of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State has explained why a case was instituted against Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), the Minister of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). A landmark legal action had been instituted by His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo,…

The United Nations (UN) agencies in Nigeria have hammered on the need for adequate investment in the development of Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to advance economic growth in the country. The agencies disclosed this during the commemoration ceremony of the 2025 MSMEs Day on Monday in Abuja. The event was jointly organised…