LG autonomy ‘ll stem security challenges in Nigeria – Tofowomo
Okitipupa (Ondo State): A former federal lawmaker and ADC chieftain, Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, has said that local government autonomy will stem the security challenges currently facing the country. Tofowomo, who…
₦1m salary worthless without stable Naira – NLC
Abuja: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says a monthly salary of ₦1 million is worthless to workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President,…
Edo APC secretary challenges court jurisdiction over tenure suit
Benin: Mr Lawrence Okah, Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, has challenged the jurisdiction of the State High Court in Benin to hear a suit questioning his…
CAF U17 AFCON Champions To Receive N170 Million From CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the prize structure for the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, setting clear financial rewards for participating teams based on their final…
Edo seals 10m tonne cement deal
… Boosts IGR, jobs drive BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has announced a major industrial breakthrough with the signing of an agreement with a Chinese firm for the…
Nigeria’s public debt hits N159.28trn as borrowing rises to $110.97bn in Q4 2025
ABUJA — Nigeria’s public debt stock climbed further to N159.28 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a steady rise in government borrowing amid growing fiscal pressures. The figure,…
Military deploys veterans to tackle rising conflicts nationwide
ABUJA — In a notable shift from purely combat-driven operations to dialogue-centred peacebuilding, the Nigerian military has moved to engage its retired officers and soldiers in efforts to stem the…
Restoring lost glory: A reflection on Senator Monday Okpebholo’s stewardship
His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, has spent just over a year in office. Some would argue that such a short period is insufficient to assess a government,…
APC Governors Rally support for Oyebanji in Ekiti 2026 Governorship Contest
A high-level delegation of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged on Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday for the official flag-off of the 2026 Ekiti governorship campaign,…
Film Festivals As Catalyst To Power Edo State’s Economy
Benin City came alive on a humid November evening in 2023, as Nollywood celebrities were driven to their various hotels where staff and management were positioned for quick selfies with…