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Warri, Delta State – Renowned peace and conflict scholar, Prof. Cyrille Dalex Ngamen Kouassi, has called for urgent and strategic grassroots peace-building initiatives to guarantee a peaceful and credible 2027 general election in Nigeria. Prof.  Kouassi made the call while delivering a guest lecture at the inauguration of the Niger Delta Peace Network (NDPN) and a one-day peace summit held …

Vehicular and human movements were severely disrupted on Tuesday following heavy flooding that submerged the Tomline section of Benin-Lagos Road, Edo State, after hours of downpour. The rain, which began around midday, caused massive traffic congestion along the busy route as motorists were forced to navigate only one accessible lane out of the four-lane carriageway leading to the Uselu and …

Controversy on Saturday engulfed the House of Representatives primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in parts of Edo State, as parallel claims of victory emerged from Edo Central and Owan Federal Constituencies. The development has sparked concerns over possible internal crisis within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite assurances by the state leadership of …

Benin City, the ancient capital of Edo State of Nigeria, came alive in colors, music and celebration on Saturday as the families of Philip Osayande and the late Sunday Imuentinyan Usiomoifo united in a memorable traditional marriage ceremony that drew admiration from guests and well-wishers across the state. The joyous occasion witnessed the formal joining of their children, Gift Osayande …

Prof. Eric Eboh, the new Vice Chancellor of University of Delta State (UNIDEL) has laid out an ambitious vision anchored on what he branded “Project RAISE UNIDEL.” Prof Eboh unveiled his vision at the maiden meeting he had at UNIDEL Council Chamber on Thursday, April 30 with key stakeholders, including Academic Staff Union of Universities, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian …

It was a moment of tribute, reflection, and resounding applause at the University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL), on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as torrents of encomiums greeted the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stella Chinye Chiemeke, at a grand public lecture and unveiling of her biography and book of essays. Held at the institution’s 1,000 Capacity Hall, the colorful ceremony drew a …

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has nominated chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the forthcoming July 11, 2026 local government elections. The candidates emerged through a direct primary election conducted on Friday, April 3, 2026, across the 18 local government areas and 192 wards of the state. The exercise was supervised by an official from the party’s National Secretariat, …

The Edo State High Court has declared unlawful the restriction of human and vehicular movement during the state’s environmental sanitation exercise. Justice Isoken Erameh ruled that the enforcement of a stay-at-home order between 7 am and 10 am on sanitation days violates citizens’ constitutional rights. In its decision, the court held that such restrictions are inconsistent with Section 41(1) of …

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has been honoured with the 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 was recently presented at the 2026 SMAGOGA Awards and Alumni Gala Night held at Madison Place in Victoria Island. The …

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, last Friday inspected four ongoing road construction projects in the Edo Central Senatorial District as part of efforts to ensure quality infrastructure delivery across the state. The projects inspected include the Uromi–Agbor Road, Ukpenu Road, Ujoelen Road and Illeh Road. Okpebholo, who was accompanied by government officials and contractors handling the projects, assessed the level …