Edo Govt Assures Timely Completion of Roads, Flyovers in Edo South

The Edo State Government has assured residents that all ongoing road construction, erosion control projects with underground drainages, and the two flyover bridges being executed by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo in Edo South Senatorial District will be completed and commissioned within record time. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Works, Hon. […]

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Mixed Reactions Trail New Income Tax Reforms as Workers See Only Marginal Pay Increases

For many Nigerian workers, the much-talked-about Personal Income Tax (PIT) reforms have arrived with a whimper rather than a bang. While some employees say their take-home pay has increased slightly, others insist the difference is too small to ease the growing pressure of living costs. Tolulope Ifeanyi, who works in the financial services sector, described […]

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DHQ to Arraign Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot as Investigation Concludes

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says military personnel indicted in an investigation into alleged misconduct — including claims of a plot to overthrow the government — will soon be arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels. The development follows months of speculation after reports emerged that several officers, ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier General, were […]

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US Court to Hear Landmark Lawsuits on Social Media’s Impact on Children’s Mental Health

The impact of social media on children’s mental health has long been a subject of global debate, with some countries, including Australia, introducing restrictions on social media use for children under 16. Now, parents in the United States are seeking to prove in court that major technology companies are aware of the harm their platforms […]

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Tension in Abuja as Protesting Workers Confront Wike’s Convoy Over Welfare Issues

There was tension in Abuja on Monday, January 26, as a group of aggrieved workers confronted the convoy of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during a protest over unresolved welfare and salary issues. Witnesses said the protesters chanted slogans and moved toward the vehicles in the convoy while demanding attention […]

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Kanye West Apologises for Antisemitic Remarks, Cites Brain Injury and Mental Health Struggles

Controversial rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, has issued a public apology for his history of antisemitic remarks, describing his past behaviour as “reckless” and attributing it to an undiagnosed brain injury and serious mental health challenges. Over the years, Ye has made several antisemitic and racist statements, including publicly declaring himself a Nazi […]

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How Gov. Okpebholo Is Setting Edo on the Path of Responsible Agribusiness Growth

Barely two months into his administration in December 2024, Governor Monday Okpebholo took a bold and strategic step to reposition Edo State’s agricultural sector by signing an Executive Order establishing the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investments (FRILIA).  The framework underscores the administration’s resolve to align agricultural expansion with internationally accepted best practices, […]

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