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By Tracy Ohovwore The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to economic empowerment initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of civil and public servants. This includes exploring a partnership with the Lift Above Poverty Organization Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a financial institution with deep roots in the state. Speaking during a meeting with LAPO…

By Tracy Ohovwore The Edo State Government has addressed recent misinterpretations surrounding comments made by Governor Monday Okpebholo regarding the visit of former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua, the government clarified that the remarks were not intended as a threat to…

By Tracy Ohovwore The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has expressed deep concern over the continued failure of several state governments to utilise more than ₦250 billion in intervention funds intended to improve the country’s basic education system. Speaking in Abuja on Monday during the opening of a three-day Financial Management Training for fund managers…

By Tracy Ohovwore Retired police officers across Nigeria staged coordinated nationwide protests on Monday, braving heavy rainfall in Abuja and marching peacefully in several states to demand their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The protest in Abuja, held at the gates of the National Assembly, drew national attention as elderly officers—many in their…

By Tracy Ohovwore Edo State has successfully conducted a Supportive Supervision exercise for Primary Healthcare facilities under the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project. The initiative took place from July 14th to 18th, 2025. The supervision was carried out in collaboration with the Edo State Government and the…

By Tracy Ohovwore‎‎‎The Edo State Government is considering and evaluating a groundbreaking collaboration with Oando Clean Energy LTD to revolutionize its public transportation system with electric buses, marking a significant step towards a greener and more modern Edo.‎‎This strategic engagement follows a series of discussions around Oando’s potential investments in the State, including a previous…

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised concern over the growing food crisis in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast, revealing that over 3.7 million people are currently facing food insecurity in the region. According to a statement issued by the humanitarian organization, many of the affected individuals are farmers who, before the prolonged insurgency,…

By Uko Okon The Court of Appeal has slammed MTN Nigeria with a 5 million naira damages award for exploiting subscriber, Barrister Achunulo Godwin with unsolicited caller tunes. The court, sitting in Owerri, Imo State, Monday, ruled that the subscriber was subjected to unauthorized commercial adverts in place of his chosen caller tune, and that…

By Uko Okon Operatives of Akwa Ibom Police command have arrested a suspected member of the Iceland Confraternity with a human skull. The suspect simply identified as Pius Pius was said to be specialising in vandalising in public infrastructures within Abak LGA of the state. A Statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon…

By Prince Woke The Rivers State Police Command says following diligent investigation and intelligence gathering, Operatives of the Command successfully apprehended two notorious suspects linked to a child trafficking syndicate that is under investigation. SP Grace Iringe Koko,Spokesperson for the Rivers Police Command disclosed that on June 24, 2025, detectives extended their investigation to Aba,…