Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline has successfully crossed the River Niger, boosting the hope of the project’s completion by Q4 2025. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, who announced the significant milestone while delivering a Keynote Address at the 24th NOG Energy Week (#NOGEnergyWeek) on Tuesday, said the feat was achieved through effective and innovative contract reengineering and industry collaboration. He also disclosed that for the first time in a long while, the nation enjoyed 100% crude oil pipeline availability throughout June 2025. He said…
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Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sent warm birthday wishes to the former Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, as he marks his 68th birthday anniversary. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo described Dr. Odubu as a statesman of exceptional repute whose dedication to the welfare of Edo people remains undeniable. He extolled the former Deputy Governor’s decades of selfless service, describing him as a symbol of resilience, wisdom, and leadership whose contributions have left lasting imprints on the political landscape of the state and Nigeria at large. “On behalf of…
Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Chief Bisi Idaomi Esq., has explained that the ongoing review of the State’s Child Rights Law is necessary to address new and emerging issues confronting children in today’s society. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, Chief Idaomi noted that the existing law, domesticated in 2007, had served well for nearly two decades but had now become outdated and inadequate for tackling modern challenges. “However, after 18 years of implementation, the Law became outdated and inadequate in addressing emerging and contemporary challenges affecting children…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has shed light on why his administration recently sacked the Chairman of the State Teaching Service Commission (TSC) over what he described as an unauthorised and fraudulent recruitment of more than 4,200 teachers. The governor said the TSC boss defied the initial approval to recruit 1,000 qualified teachers for public secondary schools by employing over 4,000 teachers without clearance, describing the saga as one of the most painful moments of his six-year administration. According to Sule, “We were told that our secondary schools needed about 1,000 teachers and approval was given to employ…
The Edo Central Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Hon. Joe Ikpea as its candidate for the forthcoming Edo Central Senatorial Election. The unanimous decision was reached at a well-attended caucus meeting held in Benin City on June 29, 2025. Party leaders and stakeholders at the meeting resolved to rally behind Hon. Ikpea, describing his emergence as a demonstration of unity and purpose within the Edo Central APC family. Hon. Ikpea is widely regarded as a seasoned administrator and grassroots politician, having served as Edo State Commissioner for Minerals, Oil, and Gas, as well as Executive Chairman…
Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria’s premier private university, has announced that its newly appointed Registrar, Mr. Ahola Orgeh, will officially assume duties on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by Lucky U. Eboho-Onokwe, ANIPR, Deputy Director (Public Relations), Igbinedion University, Okada. Mr. Orgeh succeeds Friday Benji Bakare, Esq., whose tenure recently ended. He brings extensive administrative experience to his new role, having served as Deputy Registrar at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi; Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State; and Benue State University, Makurdi. Notably, he previously worked at Igbinedion University as a senior executive in…
Residents of Edo State have been urged to desilt drains in their neighborhoods to prevent flooding as the heavy July rains approach. Ebojele Akhere Patrick, National Convener of N’Edo Gheria, a socio-political and cultural group, made this call while stressing the dangers of ignoring blocked drains in a statement. Ebojele noted that while the government must provide proper waste evacuation systems, citizens must also help by clearing drains, green areas, moats, and waterways. He said research has shown that illegal encroachment on water channels is a major cause of flooding in Edo State during the rainy season. He added that…
A pastor at Iguomon Community near Benin City was on Monday publicly humiliated over an alleged extramarital affair with an unidentified married woman. Eyewitnesses said the pastor, whose name could not be immediately confirmed, had been having an affair with the woman before they were caught. Angry youths reportedly dragged the pair out of a house, stripped the pastor completely naked, and sat him on bare floor. The woman was also dragged, taunted, and later stripped naked by a lady on the mob. Sources said the incident attracted a large crowd, with some residents recording the spectacle on their mobile…
A UK based Nigerian care giver, Bilikesu Olagunju, is to serve a six months suspended jail sentenced after a CCTV footage showed her abusing John Attard, her client, at his home in Bexley, Kent. The videos, obtained by the court, came from a camera set up in the house by Chris, Attard’s son, who discovered his father unresponsive in bed with blood dripping down his face on Christmas morning in 2022. When Olagunju arrived to her job on Chirstmas Eve, the clips showed how she shouted at the great-grandfather to stand while she struggled to dress him. Olagunju dragged him…
Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Monday secured bail after she appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a fresh six-count charge filed by the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Umar granted the embattled senator bail on self-recognition after she pleaded not guilty to allegations of making false assassination claims against top political figures. According to the charge marked CR/297/25, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello plotted to assassinate her. The alleged statements were said to have been made during a live Channels Television broadcast and while…