Month: May 2026
Opinion: From Sokoto to Sambisa-Nigeria’s Jihadist Crisis Did Not Begin with Boko Haram
By Paul Okojie Nigeria’s jihadist crisis is routinely treated as a post-9/11 phenomenon, an eruption of modern terrorism driven by poverty, ideology, and foreign influence. This interpretation is politically convenient,
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Bags NECO Excellence Award
Monday Okpebholo has received the National Examinations Council (NECO) Excellence Award following Edo State’s emergence as the state with the third-highest percentage of candidates who obtained five credits and above
Read MoreGovernor Okpebholo’s Integrity-First Approach to Governance
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has been consistent in framing his administration around a simple but demanding idea: that integrity is not a
Read MoreEFCC, EIRS Collaborate to Tackle Tax Fraud in Edo
The and the have agreed to strengthen collaboration in combating tax fraud and boosting revenue generation in Edo State. The agreement was reached on Thursday during a courtesy visit by
Read MoreEdo NUJ Mourns ITV/Radio Correspondent Kingsley Uchegbu
The Nigeria Union of Journalists Edo State Council has expressed deep sorrow over the death of ITV/Radio staff member and Government House Correspondent, Kingsley Uchegbu. In a condolence message to
Read MoreOkpebholo Pledges Support for Family of Late ITV Correspondent
Governor Monday Okpebholo has assured the family of late Independent Television and Radio correspondent, Kingsley Uchegbu, of government support following his death after a brief illness. The governor gave the
Read MoreResidents Cheer Demolition of Alleged Kidnap Hideout in Edo
Residents of Ubiaja in Esan South East Local Government Area have applauded the demolition of a building allegedly used as a hideout for kidnapping and drug-related activities by the Edo
Read MoreEdo Leads Accountability Ranking as Okpebholo Hosts ICAN, Reaffirms Transparency Drive
Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday attributed the state’s sustained top position on the accountability index to his administration’s commitment to transparency and prudent financial management. Speaking
Read MoreEKPOMA KIDNAP:Misplaced Narratives, and the Need for Fair Public Discourse over security in Edo State
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele PhD The recent tragic killing of Citizen Justin Otene in Ekpoma has understandably stirred grief. He was a businessman, a community member, and by all
Read MoreGov. Uba Sani Football Tournament Sponsored by Hon. Nasidi Kicks Off May 8 in Kaduna
The much-anticipated “Governor Uba Sani Football Tournament 2026” is set to commence on Friday, May 8, in Kaduna State, with stakeholders describing the initiative as a strategic platform for youth
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