The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the initiation of its first-ever Niger Delta Sports Festival, set to take place from April 1 to April 9 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. This event aims to unearth and cultivate athletic talent within the region. […]
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has issued a call to action for Nigerians to report any environmental violations they encounter. Dr. Innocent Barikor, the Director-General of NESREA, stressed the necessity of adhering to the country’s environmental laws and regulations. In his remarks, Barikor highlighted the agency’s […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced a reduction in confirmed Lassa fever cases for Epidemiological Week 3 of 2025. Despite this positive trend, the agency has raised alarms over the 39 fatalities recorded thus far this year. In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report, published […]
On Friday, literary scholars underscored the vital role that literature plays in fostering environmental awareness and sustainability in Nigeria during the inaugural Book Day organized by the Home of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, the Executive Director of HOMEF, delivered a compelling address on behalf of the gathered […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified its electoral challenge on Friday at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, calling additional witnesses to dispute the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 21, 2024 governorship election. During the proceedings led by the Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led […]
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corp have apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping activities in Uromi, the administrative center of the Esan North East Local Government Area. The announcement was made by the Corp’s Commander, Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police, during a press briefing in […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, opted not to provide commentary on the ongoing hearings related to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) petition at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which is currently convening in Abuja. When approached by journalists on Friday, Oshiomhole maintained a respectful distance from the proceedings, […]
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has reached out to the Edo State Government to establish a collaborative effort aimed at addressing the pressing issues of irregular migration, human trafficking, and gender-based violence within the state. During a courtesy visit to Mrs. Edesili Anani, Coordinator of the Office of the […]
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Oladele Bankole-Balogun, has expressed confidence in achieving an ambitious annual revenue generation goal of N120 billion for the state. During a recent meeting with unit heads, zonal, and branch managers at the Corporate Headquarters in Benin City, Bankole-Balogun outlined […]
Members of the dissolved Edo State Civil Service Commission have filed a lawsuit with the Benin Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), contesting their removal from office, which they argue is unconstitutional. They are seeking reinstatement and demanding damages amounting to N250 million in compensation for what […]