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Court Orders INEC Chairman to Appear Over Contempt Charge

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to appear before it on March 10 to answer a contempt charge filed by the National Rescue Mission (NRM). Justice Obiora Egwuatu fixed the date after counsel to INEC, M.S. Bawa, sought an adjournment, […]

Governor Okpebholo Bags Another Award for Outstanding Leadership

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has been honoured with the prestigious OPAL Award for Excellent Performance by the St. Maria Goretti Old Girls Association, in recognition of his administration’s developmental strides and commitment to good governance in Edo State. The award, is the second soon after the Governor was conferred with the 2025 New […]

Governor Okpebholo Offsets Medical Bill of Ekpoma Fire Victim

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has paid the medical bills of a pregnant woman and her husband, who are currently receiving treatment for severe burns. The governor made the intervention during a visit to the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, where he also settled the medical expenses of several other patients admitted in different […]

How Bloomberg’s $1m Award for Benin City Validates Governor Okpebholo’s Vision for Urban Renewal

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele Benin City’s story has always been one of resilience, history, and reinvention. From its origins as the political and cultural heart of the ancient Benin Empire, the cradle of black civilisation, to its modern role as the capital of Edo State, the heartbeat of Nigeria, the city has consistently demonstrated […]

Oba of Benin Receives 4 Brigade Commander, Pledges Palace Support for Military Operations

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has pledged the support of the Benin Palace to the Nigerian Army in strengthening ongoing military operations within the kingdom. The monarch gave the assurance when the Commander of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, […]

Edo Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate, Recover Decomposed Body of Victim

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command has dismantled a kidnap syndicate, recovering the decomposing body of 42-year-old Edafe Oghenekome from a forest, the command confirmed on March 3, 2026. Two AK-47 rifles were also seized during the operation. According to the state police spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, Oghenekome, a pineapple farmer, and another victim, Favor Ighasa, […]

Edo State Clinches Double Victory at South South Under-17 Cricket Qualifier

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Team Edo has continued to assert its dominance in age-grade cricket, emerging as overall champions in both the male and female categories at the South South Under-17 Cricket Qualifier. The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, praised the young athletes for their outstanding performance. Through his media aide, Wilson Edoko, […]

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 […]