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Jonathan Reportedly Set to Contest 2027 Presidential Election

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has allegedly agreed to contest the 2027 presidential election, according to a close political associate. The revelation, confirmed to Vanguard on Wednesday, indicated that the Bayelsa-born politician and member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been engaged in ongoing consultations with northern political leaders to pave […]

Governor Okpebholo Ushers in a New Era of Accountability in Edo State

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a country long plagued by the normalization of impunity and the hijacking of public office for private gain, Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo is quietly redrawing the lines of leadership, integrity, and accountability. With one bold policy directive, Governor Okpebholo has signaled a decisive departure from business as usual — a moral and […]

Edo Police Throw Weight Behind Government’s Crackdown on Illegal Revenue Collection

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Police Command has pledged unwavering support for the state government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal revenue collection across the state, signaling a renewed and intensified crackdown on unauthorized levy agents. This assurance was given during a high-level strategic meeting at the State Police Command Headquarters in Benin City, where […]

FG Approves ₦4.2 Billion for 158 Groundbreaking Research Projects Under 2024 TETFund Cycle

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a total of ₦4.2 billion for the funding of 158 research projects as part of the 2024 cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF). This development comes after the rigorous screening of over 6,900 research proposals submitted by scholars and institutions across the […]

FG Disburses ₦250,000 Grants to Small Business Owners in Ondo as VP Shettima Launches 7th MSME Clinic

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a major boost to grassroots entrepreneurship, the Federal Government has disbursed ₦250,000 each in unconditional grants to outstanding small business owners in Ondo State. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as Vice President Kashim Shettima officially launched the 7th edition of the Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium […]

Oluremi Tinubu Donates ₦1 Billion, Relief Materials to Niger Flood Victims

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion to support victims of the recent devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The donation was made through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), the First Lady’s flagship humanitarian program, during her condolence visit to the state. According to a statement by […]

Hon. Edosa Richards Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Healthcare Delivery in Edo

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The lawmaker representing Oredo West Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Edosa Richards, has restated his unwavering dedication to improving healthcare services for his constituents and residents across the state. Hon. Richards, who also chairs the House Committee on Health, disclosed that he facilitated the establishment of two new primary healthcare centers […]

Jubilation in Edo as Task Force Arrests 10 Illegal Revenue Collectors in Statewide Crackdown

August 6, 2025August 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a bold enforcement move, the Edo State Government has arrested 10 individuals for engaging in illegal revenue collection, sparking jubilation among traders, drivers, and market women across Benin City. The arrests, carried out by the Edo State Special Taskforce, followed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s directive issued on August 5, 2025, which banned the activities of […]