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A group, South-South Professionals & Transparency Initiative (SSPTI), has berated Governor Monday Okpebholo, of Edo state, over the demolition of the multi-purpose Secretariat complex built at an estimated N1.2B belonging to the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa in Benin over alleged war against criminal elements in the state. The body who took a swipe at the action of Governor Okpebholo, …

The Duke of Sussex has told the BBC he “would love a reconciliation” with the Royal Family, in an emotional interview in which he said he was “devastated” at losing a legal challenge over his security in the UK. Prince Harry said the King “won’t speak to me because of this security stuff”, but that he did not want to …

CNN — US Vice President JD Vance said the war in Ukraine is “not going to end any time soon,” just hours after Washington and Kyiv signed a key minerals agreement that has peace in Ukraine among its goals. Speaking to Fox News on Thursday, Vance poured some cold water on earlier statements from the White House, while also claiming that US President Donald …

By Idahosa Musa An Edo State High Court sitting in Igarra, AKoko-Edo Local Government Council on Wednesday declared the impeachment of the elected Chairman of the local government, Hon Tajudeen Alade, illegal and ordered his immediate reinstatement. In his ruling, the presiding Judge, Justice E. A. Okoh, directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to provide Alade with the …

By Idahosa Moses  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has increased the minimum wage for workers in the State from N70, 000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while delivering his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Thursday in Benin City, Edo State of Nigeria. Okpebholo, while appreciating the …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday signed an agreement granting American access to Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, finalizing a deal months in the making that could enable continued military aid to Kyiv amid concerns that President Donald Trump might scale back support in ongoing peace negotiations with Russia. The two sides offered only barebone details about the …

…Hints at push for salary review beyond minimum wage age Today, Nigerian workers join their counterparts worldwide to mark May Day, also known as Workers’ Day. However, rather than celebrating, workers in Nigeria find little cause for joy. Like many other citizens, the worsening socio-economic situation has further deteriorated their living conditions, leaving many impoverished. Summing up the plight of …

By Eben Enasco The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has has accused the suspended Enigie (Dukes) in Igbanke, a part of Benin Kingdom of masterminding the recent rebellion in the community. In a statement issued and signed by Seven high ranking Benin Chiefs and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the BTC alleged that the suspended Enigie’s actions have contributed to …

Firefighters, military personnel, and emergency services are struggling to contain the blazes, which have already caused widespread destruction, Mail Online reports. Israel has declared a national emergency as wildfires, believed to be the largest in the country’s history, continue to rage near Jerusalem, posing a serious threat to lives and property. Firefighters, military personnel, and emergency services are struggling to contain …

An explosion Wednesday night rocked Giwa Barracks, a popular military detention facility where many ex-Boko Haram fighters are believed to be held in Maiduguri, Borno State. This comes amidst the resurgence of Boko Haram violence, which the state government recently decried. Governor Babagana Zulum lamented that the Islamist terrorists were regrouping and threatening the fragile stability of the North-east region. The …