Okpebholo seeks FG backing on water projects, moves to secure key facilities
BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to closer collaboration with the Federal Government to accelerate water infrastructure development, tighten security around…
2027: S/West APC leaders target 10m votes for Tinubu
ADO-EKITI – The South-West leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) said that 10 million votes have been targeted in the region to ensure victory for President Bola Tinubu in the…
2027: Court to hear suit seeking Goodluck Jonathan’s disqualification May 8
ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned a suit seeking to restrain ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting 2027 presidential election, until May 8 for hearing. The…
Edo Assembly confirms Bello as EdoGIS MD
SBENIN CITY — The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday gave its nod to Dr Innocent Eigbina Bello as Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS),…
CVR 2nd phase: Participate in claims, objections — INEC tells registered voters
AKURE – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has urged registered voters to participate in the claims and objections exercise for the recently concluded second phase of…
Emefiele asks court to foreclose prosecution if it fails to produce witnesses
Abuja: A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has urged an Abuja High Court to foreclose the prosecution in his ongoing trial if the EFCC…
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…
₦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,…
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…
Palm Oil: Nigeria’s green gold and the battle for $72bn global market
In the 1960s, Nigeria controlled 43% of global palm oil supply. Today, we produce just 1.4 million metric tons and still import ₦600 billion worth yearly to feed our soap,…