Plea bargain: Punishing corruption or negotiating it away?
The recent discharge of former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, by an Abuja High Court following a plea bargain has once again stirred debate over the role of negotiated settlements in…
Residents Jubilate as Gov. Okpebholo Inspects Charismatic Church Road Project in Benin
Residents of Charismatic Church Road, off Ekenhuan Road in Benin City, broke into jubilation as the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, visited the area to inspect the ongoing…
Nigeria Eyes Saudi Tech Boost, as Security Talks Shift Focus to Borders, Migration, Emergency Response
Nigeria is moving to strengthen its security architecture through a renewed strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, with both countries opening talks on advanced border technology, migration control and modern emergency…
Senate Directed INEC to Reinstate Ukum II, Konshisha II, Gboko East I Before Elections
The Nigerian Senate has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately restore Ukum II, Konshisha II (Shangev-Tiev), and Gboko East I state constituencies in Benue State ahead of…
Okpebholo: The Journey So Far
Governor Monday Okpebholo has since hit the ground running. From the day he was sworn in, he started to walk the talk. The dilipidated Benin – Sapele Road has been…
EDSG to appeal court judgment on sanitation exercise
… Says commitment to clean, healthy environment remains unwavering BENIN CITY: The Edo State Government has said it will challenge in a higher court the recent judgment of the Edo…
Troops rescue 813 hostages, smash 100 illegal refineries in nationwide crackdown
ABUJA: The Armed Forces of Nigeria recorded sweeping operational successes in the first quarter of 2026, rescuing 813 kidnapped victims, arresting over 1,300 suspects, and dismantling extensive criminal networks across…
Budget support, port modernisation: Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $6bn external loans
ABUJA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the Senate for approval to secure fresh external loans totalling $6 billion, aimed at addressing Nigeria’s fiscal deficit and revitalising critical port…
Court orders final forfeiture of UK property linked to Ex-FCT Minister
ABUJA: The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a United Kingdom property linked to the late former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt.-Gen.…
SAN warns of tech threat to democracy, calls for strong safeguards
LAGOS: A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Theodore Maiyaki, has called for deeper civic participation, warning that unchecked technological advancement could pose serious risks to democracy. Maiyaki made the call…