Akpabio declares N’Delta support for Tinubu’s 2027 bid
BY CAROLINE AMEH PORT HARCOURT – Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the people of the Niger Delta have resolved to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second…
Edo Dep Governor, others receive Africa Peace Icon Award in Kigali
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has been honoured as one of Africa’s 100 most notable peace icons at a summit held in Kigali, Rwanda. The…
Edo govt, GIZ deepen collaboration on TVET strategy to boost youth employability
The Edo State Government has intensified its collaboration with the German development agency, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), to strengthen its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system…
Edo equips public safety personnel with advanced emergency response skills
BY FRIDAY ISEWEDE The Edo State Government has intensified efforts to enhance emergency preparedness by training staff of the Ministry of Public Safety and Security, along with personnel from allied…
EDOHIC records over 276,300 beneficiaries – Official
BY UWAILA OMORODION The Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC) has revealed that over 276,300 residents have benefitted from its health insurance services since 2022, marking a significant milestone in…
Rivers LG crisis: Police declare 2 officials wanted
The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior officials of the Ahoada East Local Government Area wanted for their alleged involvement in the violent attack on the council administrator,…
NDLEA intercepts UK, Saudi-bound cocaine hidden in lipsticks, title documents
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted cocaine concealed in lipsticks and a property title document bound for the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, respectively. Operatives of the Directorate…
Okpebholo approves ₦1bn annual bursary for Edo students
BY RICHARD EWEKA BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved a ₦1 billion annual bursary scheme for students of Edo State origin enrolled in tertiary institutions…
South-South APC backs Tinubu for 2027
BY RICHARD EWEKA BENIN CITY – The South-South Zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027…
Publish NDDC audit report, prosecute obstructors, SERAP urges Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to investigate those allegedly responsible…