Edo: Illegal mining and Conspiracy Of Silence
Edo State is lavishly endowed with natural resources. Officially, on paper, it may appear as the tapping of these resources are yet to commence. Our discreet investigations, revealed that illegal…
Loggers invade Benin monarch’s forest, defile ancestral Shrine in Edo
BENIN CITY — Suspected illegal loggers have invaded a protected forest belonging to the Benin monarch, desecrating the revered Ovia ancestral shrine and felling several timber trees in Iyowa Village,…
FG, States, LGs Share N2.036trn March revenue as FAAC reports mixed inflows
ABUJA — The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.036 trillion among the Federal Government, state governments and Local Government Councils (LGCs) as revenue allocation for…
Edo commences hajj kits distribution, vaccination exercise for 2026 pilgrims
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the distribution of uniforms, travel bags and the administration of compulsory vaccination for intending pilgrims ahead of the…
Idahosa hosts Edo hunters, calls for collective action on security
BENIN CITY — Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has reiterated the need for collective responsibility in tackling insecurity as he received members of the Concerned Edo Hunters Association,…
Senator Ikpea raises alarm over devastating erosion crisis in Edo Central
…. Seeks urgent Fed intervention ABUJA – The Senator representing Edo Central, Joseph Ikpea, has called for urgent federal intervention to address what he described as worsening ecological disaster threatening…
Okpebholo hails Archbishop Akubeze’s 20yrs of episcopal service
… Links leadership journey to spiritual guidance BENIN CITY – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has credited part of his leadership journey and political resilience to the spiritual guidance…
Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to Algeria Dies Before Assuming Duty
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the passing of Ambassador Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who died shortly after his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to Algeria. According to a statement issued…
Senate Orders Full Audit of Military Operations After Deadly Borno Base Attacks
The Nigerian Senate has directed the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, alongside other service chiefs, to conduct a comprehensive operational and logistical audit following recent insurgent attacks on…
Senate Power Shift Deepens as Nwoye Takes Over Minority Whip Role
Senator Tony Nwoye has been named the new Minority Whip of the Senate, as a string of defections continues to alter the political balance within the upper chamber. Nwoye, representing…