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The African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has held a one-day workshop in Abuja to commemorate the International Anti-Corruption Day, bringing together young people from across the country to deepen awareness on transparency and accountability.The event, which took place at Rockview Royal Hotel, created a platform for discussi...

The Edo State Government has  announced the appointment of Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick as the new Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor. The approval was granted by Governor Monday Okpebholo in a move aimed at strengthening government communication and deepening transparency across the state....

The United States is currently taking into consideration visa restrictions and sanctions towards Nigerians culpable of religious persecution. US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said the move is a response to the alleged violence against Christian...

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Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has dismissed claims on social media that the country is a potential failed state.In a statement posted on his Facebook page titled “Nigeria: An Unbreakable Nation Rising Through Challen...

President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Senate for its expedited confirmation of General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence.  In a post released on his official X handle on Thursday, Tinubu said he forwarded Musa’s name to the Senate two days ago for screening and confirmation....

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has strongly condemned the assault on Juliet Enabulele, a reporter with the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), who was attacked and manhandled by Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, at a public event in Benin City on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.In a statement jointly signed by the C...

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) is to drive public support for the effective implementation of the tax reforms of the federal government whose implementation kicks off in January 2026 when the new Tax Act comes into effect.Director General of the NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, expressed the commitment on behalf of the Agency, when members of th...

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has congratulated former Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu on his birthday, describing him as a steadfast party man and a committed leader whose contributions continue to shape the state’s political landscape.In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, ...

Former Edo State Governor, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, and former governorship aspirant, Barrister Kenneth Imasuangbon, have expressed deep concern over the worsening levels of insecurity, hunger and poverty in the country, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of inflicting hardship on Nigerians.They spoke during the official opening and ...