Okpebholo Mourns Archbishop Akubeze, Donates Two Buses to Archdiocese

Davidson Ogbebor Benin City-Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the death of the late Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Benin City, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, as

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SPECIAL REPORT: Ten Edo Indigenes Receive President’s NYSC Honours Award, Deserve State Recognition

By Davison Ogbebor BENIN CITY — Edo State has recorded another remarkable milestone in national service as ten of its indigenes emerged among the recipients of the prestigious President’s National

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An Endorsement That Goes Beyond Ceremonial Prestige

By,Patrick Akhere Ebojele Endorsements from highly respected traditional rulers often carry very symbolic significance in Nigeria. Nevertheless, many of such endorsements very often transcend protocol and, in reality, are statements

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Edo’s Anti-Crime Offensive: Assessing the Impact of the Special Security Squad

Crime remains one of the most complex challenges confronting modern societies. Criminal networks often exploit weaknesses in law enforcement, technology and intelligence, enabling them to operate with relative ease while

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Edo Police Rescue Kidnapped AAU Students, Kill One Suspect

Davidson Ogbebor The Edo State Police Command has rescued three students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were kidnapped by gunmen in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of

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US 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

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Who Will Cut Off the Head of Nigeria’s Kidnapping Hydra Before 2027 General Elections?

“The next generation of political leaders must therefore recognize that the fight against insecurity cannot be won through military force alone.”

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Political Parties Get Relief as Court Cancels INEC Deadlines

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified key timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the conduct of party primaries and submission of party membership registers ahead

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Public Funds, Politics and Power: How State Resources Are Fueling Nigeria’s Electoral Crisis

By Paul Okojie, In every functioning democracy, public funds are meant to build roads, equip hospitals, fund schools, improve security, and provide social welfare for citizens. In Nigeria, however, allegations

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Gov. Okpebholo Urges Unity, Hope at Easter

Benin City-Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on Christians in the state and across Nigeria to embrace unity, hope, and renewed faith as they celebrate Easter. In his Easter

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