EIRS Scales IGR by 370% in 8 years of Godwin Obaseki’s Administration’s, Targets N110bn in 2025
Paul Okojie The Edo State Internal Revenue Service says it has scaled the IGR growth by 370% in the last eight years. This was revealed by the Chairman, Taskforce on Internally Generated Revenue, Hon. John Osagie Inegbedion FCA, FCTI at…
TINUBU: The Making of an Authentic Political Philosopher
By Victor Anazonwu In just over a year, those who claimed President Bola Tinubu was a pro-democracy activist with the powers of a master economic strategist have all faded into oblivion. There is neither democracy nor economic relief in sight….
OPINION: ENDING THE TWIN SCOURGE OF NIGERIA:FUBARA THE DAVID, TINUBU AND WIKE THE GOLIATHS
.TONY ABOLO As I was contemplating both the title and content of this article, the twin cancer problems of Nigeria got a surgery from an unanticipated source to deal with the scourge. As far as rational and patriotic Nigerians conceive…
Market Women Crisis: Madam Blacky Dismisses Protesters as “Unemployed Distractors”
Eben Enasco Madam Blacky Ogiamien, head of Edo State’s Market Women Association, has dismissed protesters against her leadership as unemployed individuals with no connection to the association. The protesters, from the Traders Welfare Association, have been demonstrating over alleged mismanagement…
OPINION: Why Hon. Henry Odi Okojie Should Remain in The House of Representatives for Now
Hon. Odi Okojie has made remarkable strides in the House of Representatives, winning admiration for his commitment to his constituency and legislative responsibilities. As the Senate seat in Edo Central Senatorial district becomes vacant, there is growing speculation on his…
Community Crisis in Edo: Obagie Youths Leader Denies Alleged Assassination Attempts
Eben Enasco A recent community clash has sparked tensions in Edo State, with allegations of assassination attempts circulating across the localities. Uyi Igiebor, Youth Leader of Obagie N’ Evbousa, has categorically denied any involvement in the alleged assassination attempts on…
South Korean investors to construct 4 refineries in Nigeria – Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has disclosed that a consortium of investors from South Korea has concluded plans to build four 100,000-barrel capacity refineries in Nigeria. The minister started this at the Crude Oil…
From Bad to Worse: Is This A Further Decline of Police Operations in Nigeria?
Eben Enasco The third stanza of Nigeria’s national anthem envisions a nation “where no man is oppressed” and where “peace and plenty” reign. Amidst the future possibility, however, the country faces numerous security challenges, including oppression, militant Islamist groups, organized…
Dangote Refinery Sole Supplier of Jet Fuel to Airline Operators in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the approval of Dangote Refinery as the sole supplier of jet fuel, also known as Jet A1, for Nigeria’s airline operators. The information was made known to the public by the Minister of…
Gov. Obaseki To be decorated With The Award of Digital Governor of the Year
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been recognized as the Digital Governor of the Year (Public Sector Automation) by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The Governor will be decorated with the award during the Nigeria…