Edo Assembly passes bill to re-establish Customary Court of Appeal
BENIN CITY – The Edo House of Assembly has passed a bill to repeal the Edo State Customary Court of Appeal Law 2025 and to enact the Edo State Customary…
Expert advocates special courts for illegal mining
ABUJA – A security expert, Dr Abdullahi Jabi, has called for the establishment of special courts to handle illegal mining cases. Jabi, the Secretary-General of the International Institute of Professional…
NEC constitutes c’ttee to overhaul, revamp security training institutions nationwide
ABUJA – The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday approved the composition of a committee to conduct an on the spot assessment of the condition of all security training institutions…
Stakeholders seek stronger governance collaboration between govt, private sector
LAGOS: Some economic Stakeholders have called for strengthened governance frameworks and deeper collaboration between government and the private sector for national growth and development. They made the call on Thursday…
EFCC vows to prosecute corrupt politicians without bias
ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to pursue corruption cases without fear or favour, saying that no politician or high-profile individual will be shielded because…
FG to invest $220m on job creation – Shettima
ABUJA – The Federal Government has concluded plans to invest 220 million dollars in creating employment opportunities for young Nigerians. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said this on Wednesday while inaugurating the…
Okpebholo Deepens Investment in Flood, Erosion Control, Meets Funding Obligations for NEWMAP–EIB Projects
By Richard Eweka The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its firm commitment to tackling flood and erosion challenges across the State, with Governor Monday Okpebholo sustaining massive investments and ensuring…
Edo govt suspends 18 Council heads over irregularities
…Uncovers 400 ghost files in local government system … Warns MOWAA against land encroachment BY IDAHOSA MOSES BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has suspended all Heads of Local…
Reps launch probe into missing $850bn oil proceeds
BY JOY ODOR ABUJA: The House of Representatives has opened an investigation into the non-repatriation of crude oil export proceeds estimated at over $850 billion between 1996 and 2014, describing…
Edo govt partners ministry to distribute clean stoves, pots to grassroots women
IRRUA: As part of efforts to empower women, especially those at the grassroots, the Edo State Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, has distributed 250 clean…