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Gov Okpebholo acknowledges achievements within 100 days in office Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reeled out the admirable achievements of his administration in his first 100 days in office during an event held at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City to commemorate the administration’s first 100…
By Emamuzo Iboma Eminent Nigerians yesterday paid glowing tributes to the late president Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a quintessential leader. They spoke at a special session of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The event was packaged to honour Buhari, who was buried on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. At…
By Barikui Felix Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State The EFCC in a statement said the arrest were made on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in a sting operation at various locations within Port…
By Uko Okon The Akwa Ibom State Government has disbursed the sum of ₦20 million to the overall winners of the Governor’s Cup football competition. Ikot Abasi FC, the overall winners of the tournament, received ₦10 million. Uyo FC, which finished in second place, got ₦6 million, while Urefong Uruko, the third-place team, was awarded…
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in Pretoria, South Africa, describing the incident as deeply troubling and unacceptable. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Dabiri-Erewa called on South African authorities to ensure the…
Nigeria has extended its warm congratulations to Germany on the successful election of Friedrich Merz as the new Chancellor. The Conservative Leader won with 325 votes in the 630-seat Bundestag on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025. A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, read: “Nigeria commends Germany’s strong democratic traditions and values,…
As the world marks the 2025 Environment Day, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has appealed to the World Bank for support on capacity building and data and in addressing the challenges posed by Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) in the country. The head of the Department of National Accounts Energy and Environment at the NBS,…
Can ECOWAS overcome its challenges and unite West Africa under President Tinubu’s vision, or will the region’s progress stall? The next 50 years hang in the balance.
The Edo State Government is in the final stages of passing a bill to establish the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), a strategic initiative aimed at improving rural road connectivity and enhancing access to agricultural markets across the state. This was disclosed during a one-day stakeholders’ consultation meeting held in Benin City, organized…
Rivers Council Places Bounty On Manhole Cover Thieves Barikui Felix, Felix Following the menace of manhole cover theft in Port Harcourt City Council in Rivers State, the chairman, Ezebunwo Ichemati, has placed a bounty of one hundred thousand Naira on each manhole cover thief caught within the metropolis. The bounty also covers any trace of…