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Okpebholo Reaffirms Commitment to Education, Flags Off Distribution of Learning Materials in Edo

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector and ensuring the holistic development of children across the state. The assurance was given during the official flag-off ceremony for the distribution of teaching and learning materials, sports equipment, mini buses, and back-to-school kits at New Era College in Benin City. Represented by his […]

FG Declares March 19, 20 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf […]

Tinubu Orders Political Appointees Eyeing 2027 Elections to Resign by March 31

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31, 2026. The directive affects a wide range of officials, including ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, as well as directors-general and chief executive […]

Tinubu Arrives UK for Historic State Visit to Windsor Castle

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have arrived at Stansted Airport, marking the beginning of a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom. The presidential aircraft touched down on Tuesday, according to a post by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication. The visit follows an invitation from King Charles III and Queen Camilla, making it the first […]

Wale Adenuga Responds to Papa Ajasco Actor’s Claims of Financial Hardship

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Filmmaker Wale Adenuga, CEO of Wale Adenuga Productions, has addressed recent claims by actor Abiodun Ayoyinka—famously known as Papa Ajasco—who said he is facing financial difficulties despite his decades-long role in the popular TV series Papa Ajasco and Company. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 18, Adenuga described the narrative as “false and misleading”, providing details of his professional […]

Edo Govt Warns Contractors: Deliver Quality or Rebuild at Your Cost

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has issued a strong warning to contractors handling infrastructure projects, directing them to strictly adhere to approved quality standards or face compulsory reconstruction at their own expense. The directive was delivered by the Special Adviser on Projects Implementation and Monitoring, Williams-Bello Phoebe, during an inspection of key road projects in the Edo […]

Federal Recognition Confirms Edo‑Gov 2.0 as a Landmark in Nigeria’s Digital Governance

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD The Federal Government has recently urged state governments to deepen public service reforms and strengthen digital transformation. This call has highlighted Edo State under Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, whose visionary leadership is reshaping governance through technology. The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in Abuja has not only encouraged […]

Report: Trump Reacts With Laughter to Intelligence Briefing on Mojtaba Khamenei Allegations

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly reacted with laughter during an intelligence briefing concerning allegations about Mojtaba Khamenei, according to a report by the New York Post. The report claimed Trump was briefed by intelligence officials on personal allegations relating to Khamenei’s private life and responded with surprise and amusement. Sources cited in the report said others present during […]