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By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has officially launched the campaign for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. This announcement was made during a meeting with Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress…
A man, Innocent Joseph Odumusor, has been sentenced to one year in prison for possessing fraudulent documents containing false pretenses. The judgment was delivered by Justice Olubumi Abike-Fadipe of the Ikeja Special Offences Court after Odumusor pleaded guilty to the charge on April 9, 2025 The defendant was arrested on March 7, 2025, by the…
By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City. The Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called on relevant stakeholders to intensify the combat against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by ensuring that the rights of women and children in society are protected, amid rising incidences of GBV in recent times. The First Lady…
By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City. The Head of Service (HOS) of Edo State, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, has been recognized with a prestigious leadership award by the Student Union Government (SUG) of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). The award was presented to Dr. Okungbowa in recognition of his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the transformation…
27-year-old Barber, Ndubuisi Okorie, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a 15-year-old girl in his tricycle. Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court ruled that the prosecution successfully proved its case against the convict. In her judgment, the judge held that the prosecution established beyond a reasonable doubt…
“A local leader has just received one of the most prestigious global honors, but what did she do to earn it? Engr. Oto-obong Essien, the Ikono Local Government Chairman, has been awarded the coveted ‘Commander of Peace’ by the United Nations — but the story behind her recognition is even more surprising than you think. Could her past UN involvement hold the key? How is she transforming her community in ways no one expected? Keep reading to uncover the secrets behind this remarkable achievement.”
The Managing Director and CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, on Tuesday, stated that the recently concluded Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) has revealed hidden talents in Niger Delta Region. He spoke after at the end of the maiden edition of the sporting event organised by the NDDC and held…
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) is equipping final-year and postgraduate students at Nile University and Baze University with laptops to enhance their academic success… Find out how this initiative is empowering 64 scholarship beneficiaries to excel in their projects and theses!
Suspected Cultists Kill Fmr Youth Leader In Rivers Community
“Earlier before the incident, the mother of Sam held Uwhetu by his clothes, accusing him of calling soldiers to raid their house. Uwhetu went into hiding, telling his friends that if anything happened to him, Sam should be held responsible. The next morning, Uwhetu was found murdered.”
Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, the Administrator of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas in the state. The new appointees include Mr. Okroiyobi Animiete for Abua/Odual, Mr. Goodluck M. Ihenacho for Ahoada East, and Dr. Sam Kalagbor for Port Harcourt. Additionally, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has also received new members, with Dr. Micheal Ekpai Odey appointed as Chairman. All appointments are effective from April 7, 2025.
