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DSS Arrests Suspect Linked to Attack on Peter Obi in Benin City

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested and named the suspect connected to the recent attack on Peter Obi in Benin City. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 24, when Obi and some African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftains were reportedly attacked at the residence of party chieftain John Odigie-Oyegun. Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of […]

Retail Petrol Prices Surge as MRS and NNPC Hike Pump Prices by N100 per Litre

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

NAWOJ Edo Chapter Seeks Stronger Collaboration with State Ministry on Women and Vulnerable Groups

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for closer collaboration with the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to advance issues affecting women and vulnerable populations. The appeal was made by NAWOJ Edo Chairperson, Comrade Habibah Sam, during a courtesy visit to the ministry in […]

NiDCOM Confirms No Distress Calls from Nigerians in Iran Amid Ongoing US-Israel Strikes

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has stated that it has not received any distress calls from Nigerians residing in Iran, despite escalating hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s Director of Media and Public Relations, told Vanguard that while there may be Nigerians in Iran, none had officially reached out for assistance. […]

Monday Okpebholo Convenes Power Sector Stakeholders Over Electricity Concerns in Edo

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday presided over a crucial stakeholders’ meeting with key players in Edo State’s electricity sector following a recent peaceful protest in Benin City over power supply and billing concerns. Addressing participants, the governor described the issues raised as complex, stressing that they could not be resolved in isolation and would require broader engagement […]

Sean Combs Set for Earlier Prison Release Amid Ongoing Appeal

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

American music mogul Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy, is now scheduled for an earlier release from prison following an adjustment to his sentence. The 56-year-old was initially due to regain his freedom on June 4, 2028, but his release date has reportedly been moved forward to April 25, 2028, according to Page Six. Combs is […]

All Progressives Congress Edo Executive Endorses Tinubu, Okpebholo for Second Terms

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The newly elected executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, led by Jarrett Tenebe, has endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Monday Okpebholo for second terms in office, citing what it described as their outstanding performance. Delegates from the 192 wards across Edo State converged on the Sir Victor Uwaifo Hub in Benin City on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to elect new […]

Nigerian Communications Commission Proposes 14-Day Notice Before SIM Deactivation

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria may soon be required to give subscribers a minimum of 14 days’ notice before deactivating their SIM cards due to inactivity or post-paid churn, following a new proposal by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The proposal is contained in a consultation paper titled Stakeholders Consultation Process for the Telecoms Identity Risks Management Platform, dated […]