Okpebholo Pledges Support for NSCDC’s Fight Against Vandalism, Scrap Theft in Edo

Okpebholo Pledges Support for NSCDC’s Fight Against Vandalism, Scrap Theft in Edo Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of his administration’s full backing in its ongoing efforts to combat vandalism and regulate scrap and scavenging activities across the State. The Governor gave the assurance on […]

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Bauchi Teen Arrested for Removing Sister’s Eyes in Suspected Ritual Attack

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, identified as Auwalu Muhammad, for allegedly removing his 7-year-old sister’s eyes in a suspected money ritual incident. The tragic event occurred on October 17, 2025, in Wailo town, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Confirming the incident in a statement on Monday, October 20, […]

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Edo Governor Mourns Passing of Veteran Journalist, Adibe Emenyonu

His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the passing of veteran journalist, Adibe Emenyonu, who until his death served as the Edo State Correspondent for ThisDay Newspaper in Benin City. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo described Emenyonu’s […]

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Edo Medical Workers’ Planned Strike Loses Steam as Okpebholo’s Reforms Undermine Protest Basis

The planned strike action by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) in Edo State has suffered a major setback, as emerging facts within the healthcare community indicate that the proposed industrial action is unjustifiable, ill-motivated, and lacking in merit. At the heart of this development is the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, […]

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Governor Okpebholo Felicitates Oba of Benin on Birthday and 9th Coronation Anniversary

The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the revered Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and the 9th anniversary of his coronation. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo commended […]

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Security Operatives Disperse Sowore-Led #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest in Abuja

A joint team of defence and security operatives on Thursday forcefully dispersed protesters led by activist Omoyele Sowore in the Maitama area of Abuja. The demonstrators, including Sowore, Barr. Aloy Ejimakor, and other supporters, had gathered around the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) headquarters, chanting “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now” to demand the release of the detained […]

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Rivers State Cancels N134 Billion Secretariat Reconstruction Contract, Orders Refund of N20 Billion

The Rivers State Executive Council has revoked a N134 billion contract awarded by the previous administration for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat complex in Port Harcourt. The contract, which was approved under former Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (rtd), was terminated during the Council’s meeting held today. The Council also directed the […]

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