Idahosa family stages music tribute for matriarch at 95
BENIN CITY – In a moving blend of culture, music and communal solidarity, the family of Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, is set to host a grand music…
ADC crisis: Court declines Mark leadership’s request, adjourns Gombe suit indefinitely
ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday declined an application by the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeking the hearing of all…
Dare blasts Atiku over Jilli airstrikes, calls criticism ‘Reckless Politics’
ABUJA — The Presidency has accused former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, of politicising the recent airstrikes on Jilli Market in Borno State, describing his comments as misleading and detrimental to…
Okpebholo releases N1bn, commences gratuity payments for Edo retirees
BENIN CITY — Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the release of N1 billion for the payment of gratuities to retired teachers and local government workers in Edo State, with disbursement…
Tinubu Believes in Nigeria’s Future – Okpebholo
… As Edo Gov rebuilds Ekpoma shops, compensates fire victims BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains firmly committed to…
Ghost workers scandal: UPTH suspends salaries of 1,000 staff
… Uncovers payroll fraud PORT HARCOURT — The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has suspended the salaries of 1,000 workers following the discovery of major irregularities in its…
Ordia, supporters dump PDP for APC
… As Okpebholo hosts major political realignment in Edo BENIN CITY – A major political shift is set to unfold in Edo State today as Senator Clifford Ordia and his…
Nigeria faces 480,000 data protection personnel gap—NDPC
ABUJA – The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has said that the country faces a significant gap of 480,000 Data Protection Officers (DPOs), in spite of notable progress recorded in…
Edo Assembly gives BEDC 4-month ultimatum to improve power supply
BENIN CITY—The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has issued a four-month ultimatum to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to urgently improve power supply…
No request from ADC to use Eagle Square for convention – Wike
ABUJA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the African Democratic Party (ADC) was denied the usage of the Eagle Square…