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Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited a failed economy from previous administrations but has worked hard to fix it in just 26 months. Speaking during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally for the August 16 Edo Central Senatorial by-election in Esan Central Local Government Area, the […]

BY CAROLINE AMEH ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday reported a big start to its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with its online portal recording 26,255 hits within the first few hours of opening. The portal, www.cvr.inecnigeria.org, enables eligible Nigerians to pre-register, update details, or transfer their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead […]

BENIN CITY – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has vowed to resist any attempt to seize or rename what rightfully belongs to the Benin Kingdom, declaring that his administration will not allow the cultural heritage of the ancient monarchy to be hijacked or disrespected under any guise. The Governor gave the assurance on Wednesday […]

… As students urge FG to end fuel importation, back local refineries ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed the ₦100 billion suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and six others over an oil import licence dispute. Justice Mohammed Umar […]

BENIN CITY — The Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Jerry Uwangue, has charged cleaners and drivers in the Ministry to ensure that all offices, vehicles, and the entire premises are kept clean and functional. Dr. Uwangue gave the directive during a familiarization meeting with staff at the Ministry’s Conference Hall in […]

ABUJA – The Federal Government has appealed to the United States to approach Nigeria’s security and counterterrorism efforts with greater understanding, while reaffirming commitment to working with Washington and other partners to eliminate terrorism. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the appeal on Wednesday at a news conference in Abuja. […]

ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday received the interim report of its ad hoc committee investigating crude oil theft and related sabotage in the Niger Delta, revealing that Nigeria may have lost more than 300 billion dollars in unaccounted crude oil proceeds. Presenting the report, Committee Chairman, Senator Ned Nwoko (APC–Delta), said the findings exposed […]

BY CAROLINE AMEH ABUJA — The Senate has passed for second reading the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North). The proposed law seeks to establish a national framework for Nigeria’s transition from fossil fuel-powered automobiles to electric vehicles, promote local manufacturing, attract foreign investment, and […]

BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has urged the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen collaboration on youth security and intensify efforts to curb crimes involving young people across the state. The Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Hon. Charity Amayeavbo, gave the charge in Benin City during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, CP […]

ASABA — The Speaker, Delta House of Assembly, Mr Dennis Guwor, has said that arrangements have been concluded for a special interactive session between current and former lawmakers of the state legislature. The event, tagged “Non-sitting Members’ Session,” will hold at the Assembly Complex in Asaba from November 12 – 14. Guwor disclosed this during […]

ABUJA — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a manhunt for a man accused of violently assaulting his wife in Abuja. Head of NAPTIP’s Rapid Response Unit, Dr Emeh Magnus, said in a statement on Wednesday that the suspect inflicted life-threatening injuries on his spouse before fleeing to […]

LAGOS — The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for deeper collaboration across the textile and leather value chains to drive industrial revival and competitiveness. Director-General of MAN, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadri, made the call at the Textile, Wearing Apparel, Carpet, Leather and Footwear Sectoral Group Annual General Meeting on Wednesday in Lagos. He said […]