Anxiety Grips Imo Political Class as Chima Amadi Unveils APP for 2027 Governorship Race

A wave of anxiety is rippling through Imo State’s political establishment following the official unveiling of the Action Peoples Party (APP) by Dr. Chima Amadi, a development advocate and founder of The Mazi Organization (TMO), as his platform for the 2027 governorship election. Sources within both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties […]

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Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation followed a thorough screening exercise on Thursday at the Senate Chamber, during which lawmakers questioned him for three hours on issues relating to electoral integrity, legal affiliations, and reforms. The screening took place after […]

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Edo Reintroduces Indigenous Languages Into School Curriculum — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the state’s school curriculum, as part of his administration’s efforts to preserve the state’s cultural heritage and promote indigenous knowledge. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Esan Okpa Initiative to Government House, Benin […]

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Three Dead, Others Trapped as Container-Laden Truck Falls on Tricycles in Onitsha

Tragedy struck on Thursday morning when an articulated vehicle conveying a container fell along the Onitsha–Owerri Road, crushing three passengers in a tricycle to death on the spot and trapping three other tricycles under the container. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. at the Mgbemena Road junction, during the busy rush hour when traders were […]

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Okpebholo Absorbs Over 5,000 Contract Teachers into Edo Civil Service

…Promises better welfare, says teachers’ reward is here on earth In a landmark move for the education sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially absorbed over 5,000 contract teachers into the State’s Ministry of Education as permanent staff. The teachers, who had worked for years on contract under the previous administration with a […]

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Edo State Government Announces Appointment of Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic, Usen

The Edo State Government has announced the approval of the appointment of a new Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, by His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State. The newly appointed members are; The Governor’s approval reflects his administration’s commitment to strengthening governance structures in the State’s tertiary institutions, with a focus […]

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