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NAOWA Marks International Women’s Day with Health, Fitness and Empowerment Activities in Edo

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 4 Brigade Chapter, has commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with a series of activities focused on promoting health awareness, physical fitness, and women empowerment within military communities in Edo State. The event took place at the NAOWA Skills Acquisition Centre, Ekehuan Military Cantonment in Benin City, attracting […]

Eid-el-Fitr: Okpebholo Felicitates Muslims, Calls for Unity and Peace

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In his goodwill message, the governor praised the Muslim community for their devotion, discipline, and deep spiritual commitment demonstrated through fasting, prayers, and […]

Comedian I Go Save Voices Frustration Over Nigeria’s Persistent Power Outages

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian comedian I Go Save has taken to social media to express his frustration with the country’s ongoing electricity challenges, describing the current situation as the worst he has witnessed in his lifetime. On his social media post, the entertainer lamented that many areas have been without power for weeks, months, or even years, raising concerns about how businesses […]

Federal High Court Rules Nigerians Can Record Police During Public Stop-and-Search Operations

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A federal high court in Warri, Delta State, has ruled that citizens have the constitutional right to record police officers during stop-and-search operations in public spaces. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, followed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by lawyer Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo, who challenged the constitutionality of police officers conducting stop-and-search operations without visible name tags […]

Labour Party Sets May 23 for Presidential Primaries, Approves Internal Reforms

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential primaries for the 2027 general elections will be held on May 23, 2026, as part of the party’s approved electoral timetable. The decision was confirmed in a communiqué following a meeting of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja, which was observed by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission. […]

Benin Traditional Council Summons TikToker Peller Over Palace Breach

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Benin Traditional Council has directed TikTok influencer Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, to appear before relevant authorities over his unauthorised access to the Oba’s Palace. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the council confirmed that the influencer entered the palace without prior approval, an action it said led to public embarrassment and prompted a formal investigation. […]

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 […]