The Edo State government has categorically refuted ongoing rumors suggesting that local government employees are experiencing salary delays amid a supposed crisis in various councils. In an official statement released from Benin City, Mr. Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, described these claims as unfounded and […]
As of February 3, 2023, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has allocated a substantial amount of N20,074,050,000 to cover institutional fees for students enrolled in various tertiary institutions throughout the nation. This initiative has directly impacted approximately 192,906 students, as reported in a recent statement by Akintunde Sawyerr, the […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, have closed their case at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, following the testimony of 19 witnesses in a challenge to the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the gubernatorial […]
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, […]