Police rescue 11 kidnap victims, arrest two over fake abduction in Edo
The Edo State Government’s intensified crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes has recorded another breakthrough, with the state Police Command rescuing 11 persons abducted by suspected kidnappers in Iyahmo,…
Senator Oshiomhole Endorse Death Penalty for Kidnappers and Bandits
…As Okpebholo, APC Leaders Rally Support for Edo North LG Candidates Former Edo State Governor and senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has endorsed the death penalty…
Breaking Barriers With An Inclusive Governance Strategy
An innovative governance strategy is unfolding in Benin City as Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo sends a clear message that his administration is prepared to work with communities across…
NiMet Pushes AI-Driven Weather Forecasting to Boost Food Security at Global WMO Meeting
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), , has called for greater investment in weather observation systems across Africa, saying reliable data is essential for…
June sell-off wipes N11tn off NGX as Dangote IPO speculation, CBN draft rule rattle market
Nigeria’s equities market suffered its bloodiest stretch of 2026 in June, with investors losing more than N11 trillion in market value as a sharp correction in high-flying stocks, persistent regulatory…
ADC condemns court ruling on NDC, says it’s threat to democracy
Abuja: African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the ruling of a Lokoja Federal High Court setting aside its earlier judgment recognising Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. The…
Tinubu appoints Obahiagbon, Umeoji NDPHC EDs, Namdas BCDA DG
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has appointed a former lawmaker, Patrick Obahiagbon, as Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial, of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). This is contained in a statement…
BNC GM Celebrates Ogirua of Irrua on 55th Coronation Anniversary
BENIN CITY – The General Manager of Bendel Newspaper Corporation (BNC), publishers of The Nigerian Observer, Hon. Peter Okpeahior Odiboh, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Alhaji W.O. Momodu II, JP,…
We Are Building a Modern Market in Jattu to Boost Edo Economy, Says Gov Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration is building a standard market in Jattu to improve economic activities and impact the lives of Etsako West Local Government…
Okpebholo Deepens Push for Inclusive Cabinet, Nominates Second Non-Edo Indigene as Commissioner-Designate
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo’s administration has again demonstrated its commitment to inclusive governance by nominating Mr. Martin Anayochukwu Oli, a businessman and community leader from Aninri Local…