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By Israel Adebiyi Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the return of schools to missionary organizations in Edo State. This decision was announced following a meeting between the Governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Gabriel G. Dunia, on Monday in Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital. Governor Okpebholo…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12th, 2025, a Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has promised to keep watch over the newly commissioned projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The promise was given on Tuesday by the The FCT Commandant of the Corps, Dr. Olusola Odumosu while addressing his personnel on the need to be up and doing to…
By Tracy Ohovwore The Edo State Government has unveiled a set of reforms in the education sector, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session, aimed at strengthening learning outcomes, reducing financial burden on parents, and equipping students with practical life skills. Announcing the measures in Benin City, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, said the…
Edo police nabs armed robbers and suspected kidnappers By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo State Police Command has made significant strides in it s battle against crime and insecurity, arresting multiple suspects linked to armed robbery and kidnapping since the beginning of the week. The Operatives of the Agbede Police Division on 16 March…
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing the late diplomat as the “finest of men.” The veteran broadcaster and elder statesman died on Wednesday, he was aged 92. In a statement on Thursday, Tinubu paid glowing tributes to Kolade, saying he received…
NSCDC Arrests Four for Illegal Possession of Firearm, Gunrunning, Banditry, Job Racketeering Four suspects who were allegedly involved in illegal possession of firearm, gunrunning, kidnapping, banditry and Job racketeering have been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). A statement on Thursday by the NSCDC spokesman, Babawale Afolabi, said the arrest was…
By Emamuzo Iboma Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State are refusing to return home despite appeals from traditional rulers, citing ongoing security threats. The IDPs, currently taking refuge at a temporary camp in Makurdi International Market, staged a peaceful protest last weekend at the camp gate,…
Rivers in Full Blown Dictatorship -Coalition Group. Katherine Abayomi. A worldwide protest was held in Rivers State, Port Harcourt, State capital by the #BringBackGovSim. The protesters demanded that President Bola Tinubu reverse the unconstitutional emergency rule imposed in Rivers State and requested the sack of the sole Administrator, Ibok-Etta Ibas. The Nigerian police intercepted the…
By Uko Okon The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has terminated the contract of Raycon construction company, the contractor handling the Ekim-Odukpani portion of the Calabar-Itu highway, due to poor delivery. Umahi made the decision while inspecting the level of progress of construction on the damaged calabar-Itu highway on Saturday. He stated that the termination…