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How AEPP will boost increased crude export and govt revenue

AS Niger Delta militant’s agitation for resource control made the creeks of the region dangerous for expatriate oil workers, leading to shut down of operations in the oil companies, the need for a...

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SERAP urges FG to recover over 40b received by ex-governors as pension

Abuja – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal Government to recover the more than N40 billion so far received by ex-governors currently serving as senators...

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How Aluko, Omokore laundered $1.76b stolen from NNPC

Lagos – Court papers in Lagos Nigeria have detailed how oil businessmen, Kolawole Akanni Aluko and Jide Omokore laundered the $1.7 billion creamed off the questionable oil swap transactions between...

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Group seeking recall of Saraki are not known in party –APC

Ilorin – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in llorin West Local Government Area of Kwara on Sunday dissociated itself from those calling for the recall of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki from...

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Encounter with Dirty Fuel

If there are about 20 persons in Nigeria today who should know the deadly impact of the importation of Dirty Fuels to West Africa, I should be among the lot. Last Saturday, I took my power generating...

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Edo Govt. Condoles Late Justice Otutu Obaseki’s family

BENIN CITY – Edo State Government has commiserated with the family of Late Hon. Justice Andrew Otutu Obaseki, JSC (Retired) BSMA, CFR, the Obaseki of Benin Kingdom and Head of the Obaseki family of...

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SIECs seek financial autonomy

Abuja – Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions (FOSIECON) has called for financial autonomy for State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) to ensure timely conduct of free and credible...

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Govt To Strengthen BNCL For Optimal Performance – Ohonbamu

BENIN CITY – Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Rt. Hon. Paul Ohonbamu has expressed the state government’s commitment to strengthen the government-owned print medium Bendel...

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Edo Govt. To Review The Policy On Secondary Education In The State

BENIN CITY: Edo State governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured of his administration’s determination to look into the challenges facing education at both the primary, secondary and tertiary institutions...

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Odiowere alleges encroachment on Ova village land

OVA: The Odionwere of Ova Village in Ovia North East Local Government Area Chief Moses Egharevba has appealed to Edo State government, Oba Palace and relevant authorities to stop the encroachment on...

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Food Security Risk: Lessons From Osun State

A unique network of over 5 organizations around Nigeria and their foreign affiliates seek to provide answers to food security in Nigeria. In food security, Osun State is the most stable in Nigeria....

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What Examples Are Leaders Setting For Leaders Of Tomorrow?

According to Albert Schweiter, “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” Without any iota of exaggeration, the foregoing quote aptly captures the impact of all...

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Gov. Obaseki inaugurates ‘Clean and Green Edo State’’ Committee

BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated the ‘Clean and Green Edo’’ Committee saying it will serve as one of the key planks to drive environmental reforms in the state....

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No Automatic Promotion For Civil Servant Anymore – Obaseki

BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki said there is no automatic promotion for Civil Servant in the State anymore as promotion will now be based on performance as every worker in the state...

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APC Chides Edo PDP for Denigrating National Institutions

The ruling political party in the country, the All Progressives Party (APC) has cautioned the splintered opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop denigrating sacred institutions in the...

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Teenager Pleads for Mercy after Confessing to be a Wizard

BENIN CITY- A teenage boy who confessed to be a wizard and responsible for afflicting his sister with leukemia, and initiating 35 persons into their coven has pleaded for mercy and forgiveness. The boy...

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Mayhem in Apapa: Policeman killed 3 trailer drivers …Mob set banks ablaze

Lagos – Mayhem is ongoing in Apapa area of Lagos as a policeman attached to Diamond Bank on Burma Road allegedly shot dead three trailer drivers. Irate mob have set the Diamond bank on fire as the...

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Obaseki to Privatize Benin Specialist Hospital for Optimal healthcare...

BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki said his administration has resolved to privatize the Specialist Hospital in Benin City to provide world class healthcare services. According to the...

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Gov. Obaseki Commends Lady Mechanic Over Transformation Of Abandon Edo Line...

BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has commended the Lady Mechanic Initiative for the resourcefulness put in the refurbishment of the abandon Edo Line Complex into a modern workshop. He...

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Senate passes Whistle Blowers Protection Bill

Abuja – The Whistle Blowers Protection Bill has been passed by the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Biodun Olujimi (PDP-Ekiti) was passed on Wednesday after a third reading. It scaled second reading...

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