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NYCN Ireland Urges FG to Secure Release of 25 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

By,Jumoke Ariyo The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ireland Chapter, has called on the Federal Government to take swift and decisive action to secure the release of 25 schoolgirls abducted from Government Secondary School in Kebbi State. The council expressed deep distress over the incident, which also saw the school’s Principal and Deputy reportedly […]

AdvoKC Foundation Unveils One-Year Scorecard on Gov. Okpebholo’s Campaign Promises

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

By, Jumoke Ariyo The AdvoKC Foundation has published its one-year performance scorecard evaluating Governor Monday Okpebholo’s fulfilment of campaign promises, offering what it describes as an objective and evidence-based assessment of the administration’s progress. Presenting the report, the Foundation’s Communications Manager, Luqman Adamu, said the initiative—branded as the Okpebholo Meter—was developed to track, compile, and […]

Traders Welfare Union of Nigeria Commends Gov Okpebholo for banning illegal unions

November 19, 2025November 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The President Traders Welfare Union of Nigeria, Comrade Lucky Orukpe and some traders in Benin City have commended Edo State the state governor Monday Okpebholo for banning all illegal unions in the State. Comrade Orukpe and the traders who made the commendation during a thank you rally held in Benin City, with Rice leave sellers […]

2027: GOV OKPEBHOLO RALLIES EDO MUSLIMS FOR TINUBU

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on the Muslim community in the state to sustain their prayers and support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and to stand firmly behind his reform-driven leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Governor made the call while hosting members of the Muslim community […]

MOWAA CONTROVERSY: THOSE INVOLVED IN SHADY DEALS WILL BE PROSECUTED – GOV OKPEBHOLO VOWS

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s uncompromising commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), stressing that the state is not at war with investors but will not hesitate to prosecute any wrongdoing uncovered in the project. Governor Okpebholo gave […]

Edo Government Rejects PDP Chairman’s Claims, Accuses Opposition of Spreading Misinformation

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has dismissed recent comments by factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, describing them as part of a broader campaign of misinformation aimed at discrediting the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. In a statement issued on Friday, the government said Aziegbemi’s remarks on the structure and operations of the state’s […]

Nollywood Actor Baba Ijesha Freed as Appeal Court Overturns Conviction

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood actor Olarenwaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison following a Court of Appeal judgment that set aside his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. The actor had been arrested in 2021, and in July 2022, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years […]

Okpella Farmer Recounts 12-Day Kidnap Ordeal, Calls for Urgent Government Action

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A farmer and furniture maker from Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Gonoh Michael, has recounted his harrowing 12-day ordeal after being abducted by armed men while working on his farm. Michael, who was kidnapped on October 28, 2025, said he was weeding his farm when nine armed men emerged from the […]