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Gov Okpebholo’s Reforms Attract Major Investment as Edo Gets 10,000 BPD Condensate Refinery

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Monday Okpebholo’s policy reforms and investment-friendly environment are continuing to attract major investors to Edo State, reinforcing confidence in the state as a prime destination for business and industrial growth. The latest milestone is the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited’s plan to establish a 10,000 barrels per day (BPD) condensate refinery in Edo, […]

Okpebholo’s Agricultural Revolution Yields Results as Edo Records Massive Maize Harvest

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo’s Agricultural Revolution Policy is beginning to deliver visible results, particularly in maize production, following a successful harvest at the state-owned Udomi Farm Settlement in Esan Central Local Government Area. Speaking to journalists on the outcome of Phase One of the state’s “Back to Farm Initiative,” the Commissioner for Agriculture […]

Edo Chief of Staff Embarks on Familiarisation Tour of Government House Departments

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Hon. Yakubu O. Musa, JP, on Tuesday conducted a familiarisation tour of key departments within the Edo State Government House, following an earlier interactive meeting with staff members held on Friday, February 6, 2026. The tour was aimed at deepening engagement with departments under the Governor’s […]

To Escape Poverty, You Must Be Financially Heartless — Skitmaker Zicsaloma

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Popular skitmaker Zicsaloma has shared his views on financial independence, advising people to set firm financial boundaries—even with family members—if they truly want to break free from poverty. In a video posted online, the entertainer said that anyone determined to escape poverty must be prepared to make tough decisions. “If you know you want to […]

Only N36m Released From N218bn 2025 Health Capital Budget — Minister Ali Pate

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has expressed concern over the poor release of funds for the health sector, revealing that only N36 million was released from the N218 billion approved for the ministry’s capital projects in the 2025 budget. Pate made the disclosure on Monday during the 2026 budget defence […]

Senate Defends N25.91trn Budget Deficit, Says Borrowing Needed to Fund 2026 Budget

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has defended the Federal Government’s N25.91 trillion budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year, insisting that borrowing remains necessary to fund the proposed N58.47 trillion Appropriation Bill amid persistent revenue shortfalls. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola, said attention should be placed on how deficits are financed and effectively […]

Amaechi Defends INEC Protest, Says He Brought His Doctor Son to Treat Injured Protesters

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed claims that politicians encourage protests while keeping their families abroad, saying he deliberately brought his son to the protest ground to counter such accusations. Amaechi made the remarks on Tuesday during the INEC protests, where he said his son, a medical doctor, was present to provide medical […]

Nigeria Ranks 142nd in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Index

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria has been ranked 142nd out of 182 countries in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), retaining its score of 26 from 2024. The index, which assesses perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), indicates limited progress in Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts. Despite maintaining the […]