BENIN CITY — The 2027 presidential campaign is beginning to take its message beyond conventional political gatherings, with the APC Presidential Campaign Council seeking the backing and prayers of traditional institutions across Nigeria. At the Benin Palace on Tuesday, September 15, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, told political leaders […]
The journey between Benin and Asaba, ordinarily a key connection between southern Nigeria’s commercial centres, has become a prolonged ordeal for motorists, passengers and freight operators, with some travellers reportedly spending two to three days covering sections of the route. The worsening situation has renewed questions over the performance of the private concession arrangement under […]
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Benin City, Edo State — Fourteen people abducted by suspected kidnappers along the busy Lagos-Benin Expressway have regained their freedom after Nigerian Army troops launched a rapid rescue operation in Edo State, highlighting ongoing security efforts on one of Nigeria’s most strategic highways. The rescue followed a reported kidnapping incident on Thursday night in Ovia […]
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The Edo State Government has suspended two senior officials connected to the state’s livestock sector, signaling what appears to be an administrative review of the implementation of a major livestock development programme. Governor Monday Okpebholo approved the suspension of the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa, alongside the Edo State Project Coordinator of […]
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Learn about the EFCC’s recent invitation to suspended Edo LG chairmen for financial investigations, focusing on payroll documentation and financial accounts. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the suspended chairmen of all 18 local governments in Edo State for questioning. This development was outlined in a letter signed by EFCC Director of […]
