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Ossiomo Power Scandal: Edo Stakeholders Reveal Obaseki’s Flagship Project Was Never State-Owned

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The celebrated Ossiomo Power Project, long showcased as a flagship achievement of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, has been revealed to be a private enterprise, not a state-owned venture. The revelation emerged on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Edo State Electrification Agency at the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), Benin […]

Nigeria’s Debt Hits ₦149.39 Trillion, Exceeds Statutory Limit – Speaker Abbas

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Calls for Stronger Oversight as Debt-to-GDP Ratio Climbs to 52% Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s rising debt burden, warning that it has reached a “precarious and unjustifiable” level. Abbas spoke on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa […]

Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms Transform Edo Civil Service in Just Nine Months

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Head of Service Hails Governor’s Visionary Leadership Edo State Governor, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has in less than nine months embarked on sweeping reforms that are transforming the State’s civil and public service into one of the most efficient and professional in Nigeria. Edo State Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, praised the Governor’s […]

Edo Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 16 Passengers on Auchi–Benin Highway

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command on Friday, September 5, 2025, successfully foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued 16 abducted passengers along the Auchi–Benin Highway. In a statement, the Command said armed men ambushed a Toyota Hiace bus belonging to the New Edo Line Transport Company (Reg. No. EDO 14 B03 ED) and a Toyota Camry […]

Edo Govt Launches Probe Into Killing of Two in Iyanomo Community

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Special Security Squad Leads Investigation The Edo State Government has commenced a full-scale investigation into the brutal killing of two young men in Iyanomo Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, vowing to bring all perpetrators to justice. The inquiry is being led by the Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, […]

Mbappé Equals Henry as France’s Joint Second-Highest Goalscorer in Win Over Ukraine

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Kylian Mbappé has matched Thierry Henry’s tally to become France’s joint second-highest goalscorer after netting in Les Bleus’ 2-0 victory over Ukraine in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday. The 26-year-old struck in the 82nd minute, lifting his international total to 51 goals—level with Arsenal legend Henry. Mbappé now sits just behind Olivier […]

Vatican Hosts First-Ever LGBTQ Pilgrimage During Jubilee Year

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a historic first, the Vatican this weekend welcomed more than a thousand LGBTQ Catholics and their supporters for a pilgrimage, marking a milestone in efforts to promote diversity within the Catholic Church. The gathering, which drew around 1,400 participants from 20 countries, was organised as part of the Church’s Jubilee holy year by La […]

Rising Waters Create Booming Canoe Business in Maiduguri

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Canoe paddlers in Maiduguri, Borno State, are making significant daily profits as rising water levels continue to displace residents and cut off communities across the metropolis. A visit by our correspondent on Saturday revealed that canoe fares within the town range between ₦30, ₦50, ₦100, and ₦200, depending on location and time of the day. […]