A police officer, Doc Okwuego Faith Ejoh, the Divisional Crime Officer (D.C.O) of Galilee Police Station, Ute Ogbeje in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, has paid the full school fees and examination fees for 19 Junior Secondary School students. The beneficiaries are all JSS 3 students of Ezechima Senior Secondary School, Obior, located in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State. The students and their families were overwhelmed with joy and gratitude as Doc Okwuego Faith Ejoh settled all their outstanding fees, enabling them to focus on their studies without the burden of financial worries. Residents of…
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reassured stakeholders in the Lafiagi axis of Kwara North of his administration’s firm commitment to rid the region of criminal gangs terrorising local communities. Governor AbdulRazaq gave the assurance in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, during a crucial security briefing with leaders of the Lafiagi Descendants’ Development Union (LADDU), led by Dr. Abdullahi Jibril Mohammed Lafiagi. Acknowledging the security concerns of residents in Edu and Ifelodun Local Government Areas, the Governor said the state government has been working closely with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Nigerian Army to launch joint…
Member representing Kokona East Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Daniel Ogazi, has urged elected representatives across Nigeria to take deliberate actions to implement impactful policies and programmes that will alleviate the hardship faced by citizens. Ogazi made this call while distributing 21 motorcycles, 20 sewing machines, and ₦50,000 each as start-up support for beneficiaries in Garaku, Kokona Local Government Area. He also presented a car gift to a prominent community leader as part of his empowerment initiative. The lawmaker, who chairs the House Committee on Rules and Business, explained that the empowerment programme is part of…
The recently concluded 2025 Middle Basic Assessment (MBA) examination in Uhunmwode Local Government Area, Edo State, has sparked widespread concerns among parents and stakeholders over overcrowded classrooms and inadequate examination centres. Over 3,000 learners from about 50 public and private schools sat for the MBA exams in Uhunmwode LGA alone. Many students were forced to sit four to a desk due to the limited number of centres, raising worries about comfort, fairness, and examination integrity. In response, several parents and school representatives have appealed to the Edo State Ministry of Education to increase the number of MBA examination centres to…
The leadership of the Edo State E-Sports Association (ESEA), led by its Chairman, Mr. Daro Dean Bezi, has paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission. The purpose of the visit was to introduce the initiatives of the E-Sports Association, discuss potential collaborations, and explore ways to develop and promote e-sports as a viable and engaging sporting discipline within Edo State. Hon. Enabulele warmly received the delegation and commended their efforts to grow e-sports in the state. He emphasized the importance of diversifying the sports sector to include emerging disciplines…
In a time when politics is too often reduced to noise, self-interest, and empty rhetoric, Rt Hon. Marcus Onobun stands apart as a refreshing example of what true public service can still look like in Nigeria. His journey, from his grassroots beginnings in Edo State to his current role as a member of the Federal House of Representatives, tells a story of leadership anchored in people-first principles, quiet dedication, and unwavering integrity. From the moment he stepped into the Edo State House of Assembly, Marcus Onobun made it clear that he was not just another ambitious politician looking to build…
The Ojuromi, His Royal Highness Anslem Edenojie II, has presented a car to the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Solomon Adeleye, of the newly created police division in Amendokhian, Uromi. The donation is part of the respected king’s efforts to fight kidnapping and other security challenges in the Esan Kingdom. Speaking during the presentation, the Ojuromi said the gesture was to help the police respond faster to crime and protect lives and property. He added that this action proves wrong those who claim he is part of the security problems in Uromi. “This is to the glory of God Almighty and…
The Edo State Ministry of Health has confirmed 137 cases of Lassa Fever with 24 deaths, while only one has died out of the 2 reported cases of across the State. Health Commissioner, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, during a press briefing held in Benin City also said Monkeypox (Npox) has 8 confirmed cases with no deaths, while Diphtheria has 8 confirmed cases with only 3 deaths. He said, Dengue Fever has the highest number of 86 reported cases across several local government areas. Oshiomhole said Dengue Fever is caused by a virus transmitted through the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, particularly…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has officially performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the ₦11.5 billion Keffi Flyover, a strategic 900-metre bridge project located at the busy Keffi Roundabout in Keffi Local Government Area. Describing the project as historic and people-focused, Governor Sule emphasized that the Keffi Flyover will significantly improve road safety and ease traffic congestion in the area. He recalled a tragic accident that occurred at the same spot last year, which claimed multiple lives, including those close to the Odyong Nyankpa of Panda, HRH Barrister Joel Aninge. “That was one accident too many. It…
Edo State Government has disbursed a ₦2 million compensation cheque to Mr. Felix Jude Iredia, a victim of the devastating rainstorm that hit Benin City on February 20, 2025. Presenting the cheque, the Executive Secretary of the Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA), Hon. Jerry Idahosa, stated that the relief fund is part of the government’s commitment to provide timely disaster relief support to rainstorm victims in Edo State. The heavy rainstorm caused a billboard tower to collapse near the Mobil Filling Station along the Ekenwan-Siluko Interlink Road, Benin City, resulting in the total destruction of Mr. Iredia’s vehicle. Following…