8 h. ago Okpebholo Promises To Champion Infrastructural Revolution In Esan Land

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, at the weekend, promised to champion infrastructural revolution in Edo central, his own senatorial district. Governor Okpebholo spoke at a special reception held for him at Ewatto, Esan South East local government area of Edo State, following his victory at the election petition tribunal last week. The grand reception […]

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37 h. ago Rape: S’African agencies slam judge for acquitting Nigerian pastor

Some South African government agencies have condemned the acquittal of a Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, after spending eight years in detention for rape charges. The South Africa-based Nigerian pastor alongside his co-defendants, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, was discharged and acquitted of rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking by Gqeberha High Court on Wednesday. Omotoso Read More

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47 h. ago Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra

Security agents, including men of Anambra State Police Command have invaded a criminal hideout located at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the command’s police-led joint security team comprising Nigeria Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out the operation on Friday. In […] The post Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Police raid criminal hideout in Anambra, recover relief materials

The Anambra State Police Command has raided a criminal camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A statement by the spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, noted that the police-led joint security team comprising the Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out Read More

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3 d. ago Security Crisis In Kebbi South A Thing Of The Past – Gov Nasir Idris

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has announced that security challenges in Kebbi South are now a thing of the past. During a recent statement, he attributed the restoration of peace in the region to both divine intervention and the tireless efforts of various security agencies. Governor Idris expressed his gratitude to the security personnel who […] The post Security Crisis In Kebbi South A Thing Of The Past – Gov Nasir Idris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra

Tribune Online Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has lamented that it lost over N160 million to the demolition of houses and shops carried out by the Onitsha South Local Government Area on its right-of-way at the River Niger banks. The Area Manager of NIWA, Mr Suleiman Nicholas, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, during a joint […] Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra Tribune Online

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3 d. ago My ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo’s lost glory — Oba of Benin

Tribune Online My ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo’s lost glory — Oba of Benin The Benin monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has declared that his ancestors brought Governor Monday Okpebholo to restore the lost glory of Edo State. Oba Ewuare II made the remarks during a solidarity visit by Governor Okpebholo to his Palace on Thursday in Benin, after his victory at the Edo governorship election tribunal […] My ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo’s lost glory — Oba of Benin Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Delta highlights ongoing flood control measures amid heavy downpour

Vehicular movements on Wednesday evening, were grounded at the Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, following several hours of heavy downpour. Vehicles were trapped, and some motorcycles swept away as they battled to negotiate their way out of the flooded road. Though, no casualty was recorded in the natural disaster but property Read More

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4 d. ago Delta gov’s wife visits parent of quintuplets, promises continued support

Tribune Online Delta gov’s wife visits parent of quintuplets, promises continued support The Ekurede-Itsekiri community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State recently became a center of attraction following the birth of quintuplets, three boys and two girls. Delta gov’s wife visits parent of quintuplets, promises continued support Tribune Online

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4 d. ago “Let’s Leave Our Differences, Work Together For Better Edo” – Okphebholo To PDP, Ighodalo After Tribunal Verdict

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has extended hand of unity to the state’s opposition groups following his victory at Edo State Election Tribunal in Abuja. Okpebholo appealed to Mr. Asue Ighodalo of Peoples Democratic Party, to set their political differences aside in developing the South South State. The Governor also called on all citizens to […] The post “Let’s Leave Our Differences, Work Together For Better Edo” – Okphebholo To PDP, Ighodalo After Tribunal Verdict appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a visit to Uromi, the headquarters of Esan South East Local Government Area of the state, after receiving a sad report of an incident leading to unwarranted murder and arson. The state government had strongly condemned the barbaric act allegedly committed by members […] The post Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Activist threatens to sue Governor Soludo over proposed market demolition

A frontline activist, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, has threatened to sue the Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, over the proposed demolition of Afor Nnobi Market, at Nnobi community in Idemili South Local Government Area of the State. Okonkwo, who is a prominent son of the Nnobi community, issued the threat in a statement released electronically […] The post Activist threatens to sue Governor Soludo over proposed market demolition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kwara LGs have gone past routine salary payment – Commissioner

The Kwara State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar  Bata has said that local government councils in the state have gone beyond the mere routine payment of salaries in the state. Bata, who inspected projects in five local government areas in the South Senatorial zone of the state, said that Read More

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1 week ago Police Arrest Man For Alleged Assault, Vandalism Of Gas Station In Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday said a suspect, simply known as ‘Biggy’ has been taken into custody over his alleged involvement in assaulting a gas station attendant and destruction of dispense machines at Ewato community in Esan South East local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Moses Yamu who […]

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1 week ago Navy cracks down on illegal refineries in Delta, seizes stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism with the discovery and deactivation of three illegal refining sites in Oteghele, a community in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Personnel from the Forward Operating Base Escravos carried out the operation on March 24 as part of Read More

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1 week ago Gbenga Daniel hails Tinubu, N’Assembly over south west commission bill

The Senator representing Ogun East and former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has congratulated South-West lawmakers for their relentless efforts in securing the passage of the South-West Development Commission Bill. Daniel described the passage of the bill as “a hard fight that was worth its while”, adding that the signing of the bill into Read More

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1 week ago Food Security: Okpebholo Earmarks 3,000 Hectares Of Land For Farming

The Edo State government has started the cultivation of 3,000 hectares of farmlands across the three senatorial districts of the state. It has already commenced cultivating 60 hectares (148 acres) in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West local government area, Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State, for this year’s farming season. The move by the Edo […]

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1 week ago Gov Okpebholo Commissions 3,000 Hectares Of Land For Farming In Edo

Edo State Governor Okpebholo has launched a massive farming project, cultivating 3,000 hectares of farmland across the state’s three senatorial districts. The first phase of the project began with the cultivation of 60 hectares in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West Local Government Area. This initiative is part of Governor Okpebholo’s back-to-farm project, which aligns with President […] The post Gov Okpebholo Commissions 3,000 Hectares Of Land For Farming In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo: Okpebholo declares state of emergency on public schools

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Arising from the deplorable state of schools across the state, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared a state of emergency on public schools throughout Edo State. The Governor, who was accompanied on an inspection tour of some schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor Local Government Areas of Edo South Senatorial District, […] The post Edo: Okpebholo declares state of emergency on public schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Food Security: Okpebholo Allocates 3,000 Hectares Of Land For Farming In Edo

Edo State Government has started cultivation of 3,000 hectares of farmlands across the three Senatorial Districts as part of its measures to guarantee food security in the state. Currently, the state has commenced cultivation of 60 hectares of farm land in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West local government area in Edo South Senatorial District. The is […]

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