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The Federal Government of Nigeria, has inaugurated the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) to enhance staff welfare, promote workplace safety and boost productivity in the federal civil service. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this at the inauguration of the ECS Help Desk in Abuja. This is contained in a statement on Thursday …

The Senate has called for urgent federal intervention to address the worsening ecological degradation across Esan Land in Edo Central Senatorial District. It warned that unchecked erosion and environmental damage could trigger widespread displacement and economic hardship. The resolution of the senate is sequel to a motion sponsored at plenary on Wednesday, by Sen. Joseph Ikpea (APC-Edo). The motion is …

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Wednesday suspended its National President, Prof. Bala Audu, over alleged violation of the association’s constitution. The decision was taken at an Emergency Delegates Meeting (EDM) in Abuja, attended by 63 members, including chairmen and secretaries from 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Some members expressed concern that the Audu-led administration disqualified six aspirants …

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking to upturn the judgment of the Court of Appeal which nullified the conduct of the party’s national convention. The convention was held on Nov. 15 -16, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice Lawal Garba who led the …

Nigeria’s total public debt stock stood at N159.28 trillion (110.97 billion dollars) in December 2025, according to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO). A breakdown of the debt figures shows that total domestic debt is N84.85 trillion (59.11 billion dollars), while total external debt is N74.43 trillion (51.86 billion dollars). This makes domestic borrowing the largest component, accounting for …

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has congratulated the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin, Most Rev. Dr Augustine Akubeze, on his 20th Episcopal Anniversary on Wednesday. In a statement in Benin by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele, the governor described the milestone as a testament to Akubeze’s enduring commitment to faith, service, and moral leadership. According to …

No fewer than 8,000 migrants were reported dead or missing worldwide in 2025, bringing the total since 2014 to more than 82,000, according to new data released by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday. At least around 340,000 family members are estimated to have been directly affected. Despite declines in arrivals in some regions, the data shows migration …

The Katsina State Congress Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disowned a purported state congress, labeling it as illegal, and unconstitutional. The committee Chairman, Atiku Abubakar-Saleh, said this in Katsina on Tuesday, while responding to questions from newsmen, regarding scheduled congresses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some members of the party in the state, earlier …

Farm settlers living in forested areas in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo state have been directed to relocate to nearby towns and villages as part of efforts to strengthen security and enhance community accountability. The Acting Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area, Sunny Ekpetika Ekpeson, gave the directive while coordinating a security operation across major forest corridors …

  The suit stems from his alleged remark describing President Tinubu as “a criminal,” and Sowore argued that the case lacks merit. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on Tuesday filed a no-case submission at the Federal High Court in Abuja in response to a defamation suit brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). The suit stems from …