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By Idahosa Musa Survivors of the recent deadly invasion in Marindoti Community, Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State, have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to expedite the establishment of a permanent security formation in the area, saying it is the only way to prevent a repeat of the bloodshed. The appeal came weeks after suspected militants stormed the …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Newly deployed Commissioner of Police to Edo State, CP Monday Agbonika, assumed office today in Benin City, the State’s capital. He takes over from CP Betty Enekpen-Isokpan Otimenyin, who served as the first female Commissioner of Police in Edo but was replaced after just 72 days in office. Speaking to journalists after his formal assumption, CP Agbonika …

By Idahosa Musa‎ Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday officially took control of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), following the confirmation of Hon. Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC- Esan West Constituency) as Majority Leader of the House.‎‎The development was sequel to a letter addressed to the House by the APC leadership, dated April 8th, 2025, wherein Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian …

“What responsible governments do is invest in people’s capacity to thrive by creating jobs, building infrastructure, and ensuring access to quality education, healthcare, and credit.” Former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Nduese Essien, has delivered a scathing critique of the widespread empowerment schemes promoted by politicians across Nigeria. Mr Essien, who is also a former leader of the …

•Says effect on exports would be negligible The Federal Government has unfolded plans of a meeting by the Economic Management Team (EMT) to review the various scenarios and available options arising from the recent 14 percent tariffs imposed by the United States of America on Nigeria’s exports to that country. Also, the government highlighted that the tariff’s effect on exports …

The Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate at the 2023 polls, Mr. Peter Obi, has offered suggestions to African countries on how they can survive the trade tariffs recently churned out by President Donald Trump of the United States of America. He gave his tips on Tuesday in London while speaking on the topic “Africa Role in the New Global Economy”, …

Deadly storm system brings flooding to US South and Midwest At least 20 people have died from flash flooding and tornado damage that swept across multiple states in the the midwestern and southern parts of the US over the weekend. Half of the reported deaths, which included children and elderly people were in Tennessee, and three were in Missouri. Two …

A billionaire backer of Donald Trump has urged the US president to pause his recently announced trade tariffs, or risk “a self-induced, economic nuclear winter”. Amid market turmoil, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman said the president should take three months to allow countries to renegotiate their trading relationships with the US. On Monday, Mr Ackman’s warning was echoed by another …

An early morning protest by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organisations almost ruined the grand finale of the National Police Day celebration, which was held at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force, rather than participating in the maiden National Police Day celebration in Abuja, had a herculean task controlling protesters who took over …

In her statement, Ms Oduwole highlighted that Nigeria’s major export to the US was oil and other minerals The Nigerian government has avoided retaliation on the 14 per cent tariffs imposed on the country’s exports by US President Donald Trump. Instead, Nigeria said it would approach the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a beneficial solution to all parties. “In response to the …