Okpebholo celebrates ex-Governor Igbinedion at 69
BENIN CITY – The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated former governor, Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, on his 69th birthday, describing him as a key figure in the…
Edo Security Squad Arrests 12 Suspected Cultists, Seals Alleged Initiation Centres in Benin
Men of the Special Security Squad, “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” in Edo State have arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used for cult initiations during…
Nigeria targets 50% reduction in road crashes by 2030 – FRSC
ABUJA — The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Malam Shehu Mohammed, has said that Nigeria is positioning itself to lead Africa in road safety advancement, collaboration and…
Tinubu backs Nigeria’s hosting of CAF congress, awards
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards Ceremony. The approval was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement…
NPFL: NFF hands Referee Indefinite Ban Over Controversial Rangers Penalty
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s Refereeing Development Committee has suspended referee Yakubu Adamu indefinitely from all league and football-related activities following his performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League clash…
Court sentences ex-Power Minister to 75 years imprisonment
Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment in absentia over N33.8 billion money laundering offences. Justice James…
Court dismisses ADA suit against INEC
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for being improperly commenced. Justice…
Tears, tributes as Edo Govt House Press Corps honours late colleague, Kingsley Uchegbu
BENIN CITY – Members of thePress Corps attached to Edo State Government House on Monday held a solemn service in honour of their late colleague, Kingsley Uchegbu, an ITV/Radio correspondent…
Iguovbiobo elders back Oba Ewuare II, dismiss bribery claims over Odionwere tussle
Elders and residents of Iguovbiobo community in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State have lauded the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin for stepping…
Jonathan eligibility suit stalls as plaintiff, INEC, AGF absent in Court
ABUJA – Proceedings in a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election suffered a setback on Monday after the plaintiff and key defendants…