Edo govt set up 5-man panel to resolve Dagbala mining disputes
BY GRACE OAKHIENA BENIN CITY – In a renewed effort to foster peaceful coexistence between mining companies and host communities in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, the Edo State Government has…
Okpebholo reaffirms commitment to autism support in Edo
BENIN CITY – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has restated his administration’s commitment to enhancing care and support for children and adults living with autism, pledging increased funding and…
Ovia bye-election: APC names Omosede Igbinedion as consensus candidate
BENIN CITY — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has unanimously endorsed Hon. Omosede Igbinedion as its consensus candidate for the forthcoming bye-election to fill the vacant Ovia…
Poverty alleviation: IMF urges Nigeria to address inflation, invest in Infrastructure
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s persistent high inflation and widespread poverty, calling for intensified reforms to unlock the country’s economic potential. In an article…
Edo govt reduces domestic debt – DMO reports
… Other States borrow additional N417bn Edo State has recorded a significant quarter-on-quarter reduction in its domestic debt stock, even as at least nine other Nigerian states collectively increased their…
Yunusa urges youths to back credible leaders for Nigeria’s rescue
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement worldwide, Tanko Yunusa, has urged Nigerian youths to rally behind credible political leaders to rescue the country from deepening socio-economic and political crises.…
NDLEA arrests 37, seizes 345kg of drugs in Edo
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 37 suspected drug traffickers and recovered 345.421 kilograms of narcotic drugs during operations in June 2025.…
Police deploy officers ahead of Black Axe Founders’ Day in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has deployed personnel across the state ahead of the Founders’ Day celebration of the Neo-Black Movement of Africa (Aiye Confraternity), popularly known as the Black…
Edo ICTA conducts staff validation exercise
BY EDEBOR ESTHER In line with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s initiative to strengthen institutional efficiency and align operations with his administration’s objectives, the Edo State Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA)…
Rivers crisis: The unholy peace treaty
BY JUSTIN UWADIA Hans Morgenthau, in his book Politics Among Nations, said that “International Politics, like all politics, is the struggle for power.” Before the feud between Rivers State Governor,…