Written by BENIN CITY — The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday confirmed receipt of a letter from Governor Monday Okpebholo, requesting the screening and confirmation of Engr. Onobayo Osekheumho as Executive Director (Projects) of the Edo State Ecological Funding and Management Commission. The letter, dated March 17, was read during plenary by the Speaker, Mr … Continue reading “Edo Assembly receives Okpebholo’s nominee, resummons BEDC over power outages”
EGBELE (ESAN NORTH EAST) – The Justice Development, Peace and Caritas Initiatives (JDPCI) in Uromi has raised concern over rising human rights abuses in Edo Central Senatorial District, revealing that over 300 cases were recorded across communities last year. The Executive Director of Uromi JDPCI, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Fidelis Arhedo, made the disclosure while … Continue reading “Edo Central records 300 human rights violations – JDPCI”
Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered a substituted service of court documents on Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, and others. The suit was filed by an aspirant, Fubara Dagogo, challenging his exclusion from the party’s national convention election. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who gave the order, adjourned … Continue reading “APC convention: Court orders substituted service of processes on Yilwatda, others”
ABUJA — Anxiety is mounting over the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, following delays in the release of funds to the electoral body. With less than ten weeks to the Ekiti governorship election slated for June 18 and about four months to … Continue reading “INEC funding delay sparks fears over Ekiti, Osun Governorship polls”
Kano: Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, on Monday formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move described as a defining moment for opposition politics in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Chairman of ADC, Sen. David Mark, received Kwankwaso along with supporters … Continue reading “Kwankwaso joins ADC, strengthens Kano opposition alliance”
Abuja: Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be rebuilt to meet the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. Wike, a PDP National Leader, stated this at the 10th Elective National Convention of the party in Abuja on Sunday. He said that the PDP was built fundamentally as … Continue reading “We ‘ll rebuild PDP to meet yearnings, aspirations of Nigerians – Wike”
Jos: The Plateau Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Mrs Joyce Ramnap, the Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Jos. Ramnap said that the move followed a Sunday night attack by gunmen on Angwan Rukuba … Continue reading “Plateau govt. imposes 48-hour curfew on Jos-North LGA”
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed thousands of delegates at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Friday, March 27, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) 4th Elective National Convention, he distilled his message into a single, commanding theme: “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda.” It was more than a slogan—it was a declaration of … Continue reading “APC and the drum beats of Unity”
…Harps on accountability, revenue optimisation, support for government developmental plans The Executive Chairman, Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Mr. John Osirenimhe Odior (FCA, ACTI), has directed scratch card vendors and revenue collectors within the haulage sector to optimize on collection and comply with the terms of their engagement or risk job termination. The directive … Continue reading “EIRS chairman reads riot act to scratch card dealers and revenue collectors”
Abuja: A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Joseph Daudu, has opined that voter apathy in Nigeria is caused by the “winner-takes-all” mentality of political leaders and poor governance of those in power. “Such situations alienate voters,” Daudu, Coordinator of the Rule of Law Development Foundation (ROLDF), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday … Continue reading “JB Daudu to politicians: Abandon “winner-takes-all” approach to”