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Tinubu Dismisses Trump’s Tariffs, Says Nigeria’s Economy Strong Enough to Withstand Shocks

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that his administration remains resilient in the face of new U.S. trade policies introduced by President Donald Trump, including tariffs targeting Nigerian exports. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a solidarity visit by members of The Buhari Organisation led by former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, […]

Gov. Okpebholo Celebrates Team Edo’s Dominance at National Youth Games

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has hailed the impressive performance of Team Edo at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, where the state’s athletes have stormed to the top of the medals table with 17 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals. The Governor, in a statement on Tuesday, described […]

Gov Okpebholo Steps Up Oversight on Edo Road Projects, Warns Contractors Against Substandard Work

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has intensified oversight of ongoing road projects across the state, demanding speed, quality, and accountability from contractors to ensure delivery of durable infrastructure. On August 31, 2024, the Governor embarked on an extensive inspection tour of key road projects shortly after returning from Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area. […]

Edo PDP Condemns Planned July 2026 LG Elections, Calls Move “Illegal and Unconstitutional”

September 1, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the move by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) to conduct local government elections in July 2026. The development comes months after the Edo State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, removed all 18 local government chairmen in the […]

Phyna’s Sister, Ruth Otabor, Passes Away at 28

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has passed away. The sad news was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the family, announcing the death of Ruth Otabor. According to the statement, Ruth died in the early […]

Former IGP Solomon Arase Passes Away at 69

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of its 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police and immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, NPM, fdc, FCIA (Rtd.). Arase, aged 69, died on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. His passing was formally […]

Gov. Okpebholo Mourns Ex-IGP Solomon Arase, Hails Him as Reformer and Dedicated Officer

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing him as a reformer, patriot, and illustrious son of Edo State. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor said the late Arase was a “great […]

Gov. Okpebholo Personally Rescues Over 10 Victims in Benin–Auchi Highway Accident

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, demonstrated decisive leadership and empathy when he intervened at the scene of a fatal road traffic accident along the Benin–Auchi highway. The governor, who was traveling with his convoy to Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, encountered a major gridlock shortly after the bypass […]