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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed contractors handling road construction projects across the state to work day and night to mitigate the impact of the approaching rainy season, which could slow down the pace of ongoing works. The governor issued the directive during an inspection tour of ongoing road projects, including Mechanic Road […]
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The Nigerian Senate has announced the defection of three additional lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senators are Amos Yohanna representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District. Their letters of defection were read during plenary by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The […]
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Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, popularly known as Andrew Jacked, has won the Men’s Open title at the 2026 edition of the Arnold Classic. The 38-year-old Nigerian bodybuilder emerged champion at the 38th edition of the prestigious bodybuilding competition after a closely contested final round. Andrew Jacked received a $750,000 prize for winning the Men’s Open category and an additional $10,000 for the Ed […]
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The Edo State Government has announced a minor re-assignment of key officials in the state’s revenue sector, approved by Governor Monday Okpebholo, aimed at strengthening the state’s revenue drive. As part of the changes, Mr. Odior John Osirenimhe, the current Chairman of the Edo State Audit Service Commission, has been appointed as the new Chairman of […]
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By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele PhD Reliable electricity has always been central to the economic future of Edo State. From factories and small businesses to government institutions and households, steady power supply determines how efficiently people work, produce, and live. In recent months, however, the conversation around electricity in the state has been dominated by […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new baseline standards requiring financial institutions to implement automated anti-money laundering (AML) systems to detect suspicious transactions and strengthen compliance with financial crime regulations. Outlined in a circular dated March 10, 2026, titled “Issuance of Baseline Standards for Automated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Solution for Financial Institutions in Nigeria,” the […]
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the Edo State Government for its proactive efforts in combating irregular migration, reducing poverty and supporting the reintegration of returning migrants. The commendation was made when the Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Monday Okpebholo. During the visit, Sharon praised the state government’s […]
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