Oba of Benin Honours Governor Okpebholo with Royal Birthday Gift
The bond between the ancient Benin throne and the Edo State Government was once again brought to the fore on Monday, September 29, 2025, as His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, presented a royal birthday…
Edo Governor Pays Tribute to Late DIG Parry Osayande, Hails His Legacy of Service and Courage
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of one of Nigeria’s most revered law enforcement icons, former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Parry Benjamin Osayande, CFR. In a heartfelt condolence message…
Late Rap Legend Tupac Shakur Auntie Dies in Cuba at 78
Tupac’s Auntie, Assata Shakur, the Black Liberation Army member and fugitive with a $2 million FBI reward on her head, died in Havana where she had received political asylum from Fidel Castro, the Cuban Foreign Ministry announced Friday. According…
Security Forces in Edo Tackles Kidnappers in Edo North Forest
Benin City- The Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, has dismantled five suspected kidnapper camps in Edo North Senatorial District following an extensive bush-combing operation in Ekeke Erah Forest, Owan East Local Government Area….
THE FUTURE OF MULTLATERALISM IN A FRACTURED WORLD – by Victor Oladokun
This week, global leaders arrive in NY City for the UN #GeneralAssembly’s 80th session. They will pause and reflect on eight decades of a system born from the ashes of war. Amid the celebrations, a reality looms before us. Multilateralism…
Tinubu’s New Tax Act: Nigerians Will Pay the Price for APC Government’s “Reform”
By Paul Okojie The Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025 has arrived with fanfare, branded as the long-awaited reform to simplify our chaotic tax system. APC Politicians call it “historic.” Consultants hail its alignment with global best practices. But behind the…
Ossiomo Power Restores Electricity to Communities and Customers in Edo
After years in darkness, some communities in Edo State are finally seeing light again, thanks to Ossiomo Power. On September 5, 2025, the company successfully restored power to its 33KV line, bringing electricity supply back to homes and businesses. According…
Edo Security Squad Raids Forests, Dismantles Kidnappers’ Camps
Benin City-In a renewed offensive against insecurity, the Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, has launched large-scale raids on criminal hideouts across the state, recovering firearms and dismantling suspected kidnappers’ camps. The operation, supervised…
The New Wave of Kidnappings: Can Edo Shine Without Securing The People?
Eben Enasco Edo State, known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, is currently grappling with a new and daunting challenge: a wave of kidnappings that has left residents, road users and commuters in fear and uncertainty. The recent…
Elections In Nigeria: The Scourge of Vote Buying, The Need to Legalize It
Eben Enasco Since Nigeria returned to democratic system after the Military dominance more than two decades ago, it has been marred with a fraudulent ending. Every tenure ends with the interest to remain in office for the constitutionally stipulated years…