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Governor Okpebholo’s 100MW Ologbo Initiative Seeks to Guarantee Reliable Energy

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele PhD Reliable electricity has always been central to the economic future of Edo State. From factories and small businesses to government institutions and households, steady power supply determines how efficiently people work, produce, and live. In recent months, however, the conversation around electricity in the state has been dominated by […]

Nigerians in Iran Being Safely Escorted to Armenian Border Amid Regional Conflict

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

CBN Mandates Automated Anti-Money Laundering Systems for Nigerian Financial Institutions

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new baseline standards requiring financial institutions to implement automated anti-money laundering (AML) systems to detect suspicious transactions and strengthen compliance with financial crime regulations. Outlined in a circular dated March 10, 2026, titled “Issuance of Baseline Standards for Automated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Solution for Financial Institutions in Nigeria,” the […]

IOM Commends Okpebholo Over Edo’s Efforts to Tackle Irregular Migration

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the Edo State Government for its proactive efforts in combating irregular migration, reducing poverty and supporting the reintegration of returning migrants. The commendation was made when the Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Monday Okpebholo. During the visit, Sharon praised the state government’s […]

Remodelling Edo For Greatness: SHINE Agenda to the Rescue

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By Richard Eweka This article is the fifth in the series, x-raying the SHINE Agenda of governor Monday Okpebholo led administration. SHINE stands for Security, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Agriculture and Education (SHINE). Governor Monday Okpebholo is aware that education is the bedrock of a civilized nation and the legacy any government will pass […]

Defence Minister Summons Service Chiefs Over Rising Terrorist Attacks in North-East

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Christopher Musa has summoned Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to an emergency meeting following recent attacks on several military bases in the North-East. The meeting, held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence in Abuja, brought together top military and intelligence officials to review the country’s counter-terrorism strategy. Among those attending are the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede; […]

Israel Claims Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Was Wounded in Airstrikes

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, was reportedly wounded in both legs on the same day his father was killed in airstrikes, according to claims by Israeli officials. The 56-year-old cleric has not been seen in public since taking over from his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in strikes on Tehran at the start […]

Reps Ask FG to Reverse Blanket Ban on Degrees from Benin Republic and Togo

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to rescind its blanket invalidation of degree certificates obtained from institutions in the Benin Republic and Togo. The call followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Public Petitions during plenary on Wednesday, March 11. Presenting the report, the committee chairman, Laori Kwamoti, said the decision was based on […]