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The Minister of Power has pledged to address N4tn electricity debt owed by GenCos, which saw the electricity distribution companies threatening a shutdown on Monday.Weighing in on the development, the special adviser to the Power Minister, Bolaji Tunji, said the government is aware of the development and is making concrete steps to resolve the lingering issue.He said as part of the steps taken by the gover...

The House of Representatives’ 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to oversee governance in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, is yet to be briefed on how to carry out its mandate. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after a prolonged political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Ass...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the alleged N1.3tn frauds perpetrated through a digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX).CBEX, operated by a group of foreign nationals in collaboration with their Nigerian partners, reportedly collapsed on Monday, leaving thousands of investors stranded and unable to access their funds.The EFCC spokesman,...

By Israel AdebiyiEdo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the reintroduction of monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state.This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, and made available to newsmen late Tuesday night.According to the statement, the monthly environmental sanitation exercise will be conducted between...

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By Israel Adebiyi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of workers in the state, promising improved packages that will further boost productivity and job satisfaction.The governor gave the assurance on Friday when he hosted the executive members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, led by its Acting Chairman, Comrade Bernard Egwekh...

...As Health Intervention Programme Set to Commence Across EdoBy Israel Adebiyi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has come to the aid of a family reportedly detained at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) over their inability to pay medical bills, settling the outstanding charges and facilitating their discharge.The governor, represented by his S...

By Israel AdebiyiWith Nigerians struggling under the weight of skyrocketing living costs, advocacy groups are calling for a shift in poverty alleviation strategies from short-term palliatives to sustainable livelihood support. This, they argue, is the only way to ensure long-term self-sufficiency for families grappling with economic hardship. Human rights campaigner, Dr. Mike Uyi, made this recommendation...

By Israel AdebiyiA renewed movement for climate and ecological justice is gaining momentum as young activists from across the Niger Delta have been empowered to take up the cause following an intensive five-day School of Ecology organized by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF).The program, held in Benin City, brought together environmental advocates, scholars, and community leaders to exam...

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