The Federal Government has maintained that the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has not been rerouted or reduced, with Works Minister David Umahi saying the project is instead being expanded through the reconstruction of about 400 kilometres of the flood-damaged East-West Road. Umahi’s clarification comes amid recent controversy over reports that […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to divert part of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Ondo State, saying the original route presented major engineering challenges that would have significantly increased construction costs. Speaking in Abuja during an update on President Bola Tinubu’s major road […]
The Edo State Government has dismissed claims circulating online that afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been banned from performing in the state. The controversy began after a viral video featuring Apostle Kassy Chukwu, who identified himself as a Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Governor […]
A Benin City businessman’s worst nightmare turned into a bizarre case of marital betrayal after the Edo State Police Command uncovered an elaborate, self-staged kidnapping plot masterminded by his own wife to extort ₦50 million from her family. From “Hostage” to Mastermind: The Ramat Park Trap The drama began on […]
In a major intelligence-driven crackdown, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled a sprawling criminal network operating across Kano and Edo States, arresting 16 suspects linked to a range of illegal activities. The operation, executed by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG-SIS) in collaboration with the […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken a bold step in advancing the state’s media landscape by appointing Sulaiman Aledeh as the new Managing Director of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). This appointment, which takes effect immediately, marks the return of a media veteran to his professional roots, promising a new […]
Edo State is set to host the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation’s (NRFF) 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the South South Rugby League in Benin City, reaffirming its dedication to the sport’s growth in Nigeria. During a recent visit to Benin City, NRFF President Dr. Ademola Are expressed gratitude for […]
In a significant move, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced a substantial increase in the minimum wage for civil servants, setting it at N70,000. The governor made this announcement during the inauguration of the new Labour House in Edo state, with the new wage slated to take effect […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has appointed 37-year-old Omobayo Godwins as his deputy following the impeachment of Philip Shaibu by the Edo State House of Assembly. Omobayo’s inauguration is scheduled to take place today at the Edo State Government House in Benin City. Omobayo holds a B.Eng Degree in […]
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has today been arrested by the police in Benin City, Edo State, on charges of attempted murder. According to the spokesperson of Nigerian police Zone 5, Tijani Momoh, he said the Labour Party’s National Chairman was arrested for attempted murder, illegal […]
