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Work Begins on Benin-Asaba Dual Carriageway as Edo Governor Inspects Major Infrastructure Projects

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

PRESS RELEASE NO.170/EDSGH/2025OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOREDO STATE GOVERNMENTWednesday, 30 July, 2025 Construction Begins on Benin-Asaba 10-Lane Expressway — 20km Set for Completion by December Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, carried out a comprehensive inspection of key ongoing infrastructure projects in Benin City, declaring them a clear demonstration of President […]

Four Dead, 500 Arrested as Angola’s Capital Erupts in Violent Protests Over Fuel Price Hike

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Luanda, Angola – July 30, 2025 –Police authorities in Angola have confirmed that four people have been killed and over 500 arrested following a wave of violent protests in the capital city, Luanda. The unrest erupted after a three-day strike launched by taxi drivers spiraled into one of the most intense and disruptive protest movements […]

Edo Deputy Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Pensioners’ Welfare

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

BENIN CITY — Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has reiterated the commitment of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration to the welfare of pensioners across the state. He gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Edo State Council, during a courtesy visit to his office at […]

Okpebholo Attributes 2024 Governorship Victory to Deputy Dennis Idahosa

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has credited his victory in the 2024 governorship election to his choice of running mate, Dennis Idahosa, describing him as a key factor in the successful outcome of the polls. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Friday Aghedo, Governor Okpebholo described Idahosa as […]

Nigeria Customs Warns Nigerians Against Misuse of U.S. Visas Following U.S. Government Alert

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public advisory warning Nigerians against the misuse of United States entry visas, following concerns raised by the U.S. Government over increasing cases of visa abuse. In a statement signed by NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada and made available to journalists in Abuja, the Service emphasized the importance of […]

Insecurity Down Drastically in Northern Nigeria Under Tinubu — NSA Ribadu

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

KADUNA, Nigeria – July 30, 2025 The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has declared that Boko Haram attacks, banditry, and communal violence have significantly declined in Northern Nigeria over the past two years under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Tuesday at a two-day interactive session organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello […]

Senate Demands NNPCL Explain ₦210 Trillion Discrepancies in 21 Days

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide clear explanations for financial discrepancies amounting to ₦210 trillion. This follows the appearance of the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, before the committee on Tuesday in response to an earlier summons. Ojulari, […]

FG Urges Calm Over Ghana Deportation Threats, Condemns Stigmatization of Nigerians

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has called for calm following a viral video showing Ghanaians protesting and demanding the deportation of Nigerians from their country. The demonstrators alleged that certain Nigerians were involved in criminal activities, claiming their conduct was at odds with Ghanaian cultural and societal norms. In response, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora […]