By Usman Aliyu Mr Saidi Akintayo, Edo Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has lauded the peaceful conduct of the local government election in the state, describing the exercise as orderly. Akintayo gave the assessment via a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has commended the successful rescue of abducted pupils, teachers and other victims in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The party congratulated the rescued pupils, teachers and their families, describing their safe return as heartwarming and a source ofContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has unveiled the 2026 wet season input distribution in Katsina under its Smallholder Farmer Input Support Programme to boost food production and improve farmers’ incomes. The programme, implemented with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), targets cultivationContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to act on a Federal High Court judgment being relied upon by its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. The party said the judgment could not supersede an earlier decision of theContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has said that investing in the educational development of children is a worthy and commendable undertaking that deserves the support of all. Mrs Deborah Osarieme, SUBEB Quality Assurance Officer, Oredo Local Government Education Authority, stated this onContinue Reading
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned an online portal on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise currently circulating on some social media platforms, describing it as fake. INEC Deputy Director of Information and Publicity, Wilfred Ifogah, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun Some Igbo traders across Edo South Senatorial District on Thursday, pledged to vote for APC in the Edo council poll in solidarity with Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s appointment of Mr Martin Oli as commissioner- designate. The traders commended Okpebholo for the recognition of the South EasternContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Wednesday in Akure met with members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The Chairman of GAC, Chief Pius Akinyelure, while speaking with newsmen, said the meetingContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The House of Representatives has tasked President Bola Tinubu on a coordinated inter–agency framework against payment of ransom in the country. This was sequel to the unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Ademorin Kuye (APC-Lagos) at plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. The houseContinue Reading
By Johnpaul Alumona Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has organised a quiz competition for its staff in its efforts to enhance intellectual growth for efficient service delivery. The competition held in Uyo on Wednesday was part of the activities for assembly’s 3rd anniversary celebration. Declaring the competitionContinue Reading
