NLC plans Abuja protest over unpaid wages
The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down Abuja after July 3 if the FCT Administration fails to address ongoing industrial disputes…
Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominees for Regional Devt Commissions
The Senate has confirmed several nominees appointed by President Bola Tinubu to serve on the boards of regional development commissions across the country. Among those confirmed is Chibudom Nwuche, a…
Edo govt reaffirms support for farmers, commits to agric empowerment
BY GLORIA OSEMUDIAMHEN The Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting farmers as part of efforts to strengthen food security across the state. This assurance was given through…
Edo partners stakeholders to provide free diphtheria vaccination
BY GLORIA OSEMUDIAMHEN The Edo State Government has partnered with stakeholders to provide free vaccination against diphtheria across the state. This was disclosed by Mrs Edesili Okpebholo Anani, Coordinator of…
Speaker Abbas emphasises dialogue in executive-legislative relations
BY JOY ODOR Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has reiterated the importance of dialogue and consensus in legislative-executive relations, highlighting the 10th House’s emphasis on collaboration over…
EDSG Launches digital teacher mgt platform to boost transparency in education
BY ODIGIE ETINOSA The Edo State Government has commenced a four-day capacity-building workshop for education officials and stakeholders on the implementation of the Teachers Management Information System (TMIS), a digital…
Tension deepens as Army, Iyanomo community trade accusations over disputed land
The long-running land dispute between the Nigerian Army and the Iyanomo community in Edo State has escalated, with both sides trading allegations and calling for high-level intervention. Residents of Iyanomo…
Edo govt backs 100bn credit facility for infrastructure projects
Benin City, June 25, 2025 — The Edo State Government has clarified that it is not directly borrowing N100 billion, but rather acting as a guarantor for a contractor financing…
Legal experts demand overhaul of intellectual property law to protect African innovation
Leading legal scholars and intellectual property experts have called for a fundamental reform of Nigeria’s intellectual property (IP) laws to better reflect African realities and protect traditional knowledge systems. The…
Bayelsa NBA boycott courts over Judge’s abduction
BY PHILIP JEREMIAH The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch has initiated a symbolic boycott of court proceedings across Bayelsa State to demand the immediate release of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro,…