Okpebholo Calls for Increased Support for Nigerian Armed Forces at Remembrance Day Event

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for greater support for the Nigerian Armed Forces in recognition of their sacrifices toward preserving the unity and sovereignty of the nation. The governor made the call while speaking with journalists at the Museum Ground, Oba Ovonramwen Square, Benin City, during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day […]

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Edo State Governor Welcomes Released AAU Students, Emphasizes Peace and Commitment to University Revitalization

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially welcomed the students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following their recent release after being detained in connection with the Ekpoma protest. During this reception, the Governor reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to open dialogue, university reform, and the overall advancement of both the institution and the state. […]

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Osimhen Warns of Tough Morocco Test, Backs Super Eagles to Deliver AFCON Glory

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has cautioned that Nigeria’s semi-final clash with host nation Morocco will be far from straightforward, but expressed strong confidence in the team’s ability to rise to the occasion. Osimhen spoke after Nigeria’s impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria on Saturday, a result that sealed the Super Eagles’ place in the last […]

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Edo Governor Inspects Ogheghe, Old Sapele Road Projects, Urges Faster Work

Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday carried out an unscheduled inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of Ogheghe Road and Old Sapele Road in Benin City, directing contractors to speed up work in order to maximise the current dry season. The governor visited the project sites shortly after attending a church service, explaining […]

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Tinubu Dismisses Claims of Christian Genocide, Says Nigeria Faces Criminality and Extremism

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again dismissed claims that Nigeria is experiencing a Christian genocide, insisting that the country’s security challenges are driven by criminality, extremism and long-standing socio-economic issues rather than religious persecution. The President stated this in Abuja while declaring open the 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nasrul Lahi-l-Fatih […]

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CBN Orders Dual Connectivity for PoS Transactions to Reduce Service Disruptions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all acquirers, processors and Payment Terminal Service Providers (PTSPs) to implement dual connectivity for point-of-sale (PoS) transactions within one month, in a move aimed at improving transaction reliability and minimising service interruptions. The directive was contained in a circular dated December 11, 2025, and signed by Rakiya […]

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Oyedepo Says No Amount of Money Can Lure Him into Partisan Politics

The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared that no amount of money, including one billion dollars, could persuade him to participate in partisan politics. Oyedepo made the statement while speaking to worshippers during the impartation service at the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025. He […]

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