Month: June 2026
The Eagle Does Not Fear the Storm: Why Africa Must Turn Adversity into Opportunity
By Emmanuel Mihiingo Kaija Africa’s future will not be determined by the storms it has endured but by how it responds to them. That is the central message of researcher
Read MoreReforms As Routes to Growth and Political Realignment
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele A new political reality is emerging in Edo State, and it is one driven not merely by party structures or historical affiliations but by the
Read MoreObaseki’s Former Appointee Supports Gov Okpebholo’s Developmental Strides
Davidson Ogbebor — Group Pledges Support for Tinubu, APC Ahead of 2027 Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has received the backing of former political appointees who served under the
Read MoreDumping refuse in moats will attract stiff penalties – Edo Tourism DG
The Director-General of the Edo State Tourism Agency, Mrs Vivian Elabor, has warned residents against dumping refuse in the state’s moats, stating that offenders will face stiff penalties. Elabor issued
Read MoreCourt Adjourns Ruling on Sowore’s Bail as DSS Defends Trial, Orders Probe into Courtroom Incident
AbujaThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned ruling on an application seeking the restoration of bail for activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, until June 30, even as the
Read MoreUS Treasury Names Nigerian, Three Nigerian Companies in ISIS Financing Network
Davidson Ogbebor WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Nigerian national and three Nigeria-based financial services companies for allegedly facilitating financial transactions on behalf
Read MoreOkpebholo Celebrates Fathers’ Day, Urges Parents to Steer Children Away from Crime
Benin City- The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated fathers across the state on the occasion of Fathers’ Day, commending their sacrifices and contributions to family development while
Read More14 Suspects Arrested Over Cult-Related Killing in Auchi
Davidson Ogbebor Fourteen suspects have been arrested in connection with a cult-related killing in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, during a major security operation carried out
Read MoreEdo’s Next Security Milestone
By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele When Governor Monday Okpebholo appeared before a parade of suspected kidnappers and cultists at the Edo State Police Command Headquarters in Benin City last week,
Read MoreEdo Moves to Establish Special Courts for Kidnapping, Cultism Cases
Davidson Ogbebor The Edo State Judiciary may soon constitute special courts to ensure the speedy trial of cases involving kidnapping and cult-related offences across the state. Sources indicated that Governor
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