17 h. ago Traffic gridlock: Okpebholo commences remedial works on FG Sapele

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Road users residing in the Sapele Road axis of Benin City and other surrounding areas within the Benin metropolis will soon heave a sigh of relief as Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commenced the rehabilitation of the old Sapele Road and other adjoining roads. The move is to ease […] The post Traffic gridlock: Okpebholo commences remedial works on FG Sapele-Benin road appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago World Press Freedom Day: Gov Okpebholo celebrates Edo journalists

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, joined the global community to celebrate World Press Freedom Day. The government praised the vital role of a free and independent press in promoting democracy, accountability, and societal progress. In a statement signed by Fred Itua, the governor’s press secretary, the government […] The post World Press Freedom Day: Gov Okpebholo celebrates Edo journalists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Traffic gridlock: Gov Okpebholo commences remedial works on Sapele

By Tony Osauzo, Benin Road users in the Sapele Road area of Benin City and nearby parts of the Benin metropolis will soon find relief. Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has started rehabilitating Old Sapele Road and other connecting roads. This effort aims to ease traffic congestion and reduce gridlock on main roads. During a tour […] The post Traffic gridlock: Gov Okpebholo commences remedial works on Sapele-Benin Road appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago FG To Approve Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education

In a major step toward reforming teacher education in Nigeria, the Federal Government has commenced the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy in all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs). This development comes after the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The law […] The post FG To Approve Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago 12 LASTMA Officials Dismissed, 19 Demoted Over Ethical Violations

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed 12 of its officers for various acts of misconduct between December 2023 and April 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to uphold professionalism within the agency. This was made known in a statement issued on Thursday by the agency’s spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, in commemoration of […] The post 12 LASTMA Officials Dismissed, 19 Demoted Over Ethical Violations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Workers’ Day: Improved welfare package for staff underway –NAMA

By Chinelo Obogo The Managing Director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Umar Farouk, has said that it’ll soon commence payment for improved welfare for staff. Speaking at the May Day ceremony at the Murtala Muhammed Airport organised by the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) in Lagos, the NAMA MD, who was represented […] The post Workers’ Day: Improved welfare package for staff underway –NAMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa; Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan; Noah Ebije, Kaduna; Tony Osauzo, Benin; Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi; Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki; Emmanuel Uzor, Awka; and  Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As workers in Nigeria joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Workers’ Day yesterday, state governors praised the civil servants for their commitment to duties in […] The post May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago May Day: Okpebholo Raises Minimum Wage For Edo Workers To N75,000

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Thursday increased the minimum wage for Edo State workers from N70, 000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while delivering his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State capital. While appreciating the contributions of […]

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3 d. ago Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, effective immediately as of Thursday, May 1, 2025. The announcement, made during a Workers’ Day address in Benin City, marks an increase from the ₦70,000 minimum wage implemented by the previous administration under […] The post Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago I Battled Entrenched Interests To End Apapa Gridlock – Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has revealed the fierce behind-the-scenes battles that led to the eventual clearing of the infamous Apapa gridlock — a debilitating crisis that had crippled port operations and economic activities for over two decades. Speaking on Wednesday when he addressed members of Study Group 4, Senior Executive […]

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3 d. ago Edo: Okpebholo vows to eradicate cultism, kidnappers with building demolitions

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords that his administration will demolish buildings linked to criminal activities, including kidnapping, cultism, and rituals, to ensure a crime-free state. Speaking during the demolition of a building in Benin City’s Ogheghe area, used for internet fraud and kidnapping, Okpebholo expressed dismay, stating, “I […] The post Edo: Okpebholo vows to eradicate cultism, kidnappers with building demolitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Cultism War: Okpebholo Warns Landlords Against Housing Cultists, Kidnappers

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords in the state, threatening that his administration will not hesitate to demolish buildings linked to criminal activities such as kidnapping, cultism, and rituals. Okpebholo gave the warning while personally supervising the demolition of a building located in the Ogheghe area of Benin City linked to criminal […]

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4 d. ago Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025

By Lukman Olabiyi In a major push to modernize and expand its transportation infrastructure, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence operations of waterway taxi services and deploy 70 electric ferries by the third quarter of 2025. The initiative is part of the broader “Omi Eko” project aimed at transforming Lagos’ inland waterways […] The post Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Construction of 10,000 barrels per day capacity modular refinery commences in Abia

State flags off wet season rice farming From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Work for the construction of a 10,000 barrels per day capacity modular refinery at the Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP), located at Owaza in the Ukwa West Local Government Area of the State will commence fully in the month of May. This is […] The post Construction of 10,000 barrels per day capacity modular refinery commences in Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Okpebholo Begins Demolition Of Properties Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has launched a bold initiative to combat criminal activities in the state by targeting properties linked to kidnappers and cultists. This crackdown began with the demolition of a residential duplex in Benin City, which had been associated with heinous crimes, including kidnapping and organ harvesting. In a statement issued […] The post Okpebholo Begins Demolition Of Properties Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Stakeholders review Telecoms Act for growth, cyber resilience

By Chinenye Anuforo To ensure inclusive growth and bolster cyber resilience within the telecommunications sector, stakeholders in Nigeria have commenced a critical reassessment of the Nigerian Communications Act of 2003. The dialogue began on Tuesday at an inaugural colloquium in Lagos, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Communications, bringing together key players to […] The post Stakeholders review Telecoms Act for growth, cyber resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Okpebholo Orders Demolition Of Buildings Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists In Edo

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a crackdown on crime-related properties, beginning with the demolition of buildings connected to kidnappings and cult-related violence in the State. During the demolition of a residential duplex in Benin City used for kidnapping and organ harvesting, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Fred Itua, who […]

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5 d. ago Edo: Okpebholo targets kidnappers, cultists with demolition of crime

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has initiated a crackdown on crime-related properties, starting with the demolition of buildings linked to kidnappings and cult-related violence. The operation began in Benin City with the demolition of a residential duplex used for kidnapping and organ harvesting, as confirmed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, […] The post Edo: Okpebholo targets kidnappers, cultists with demolition of crime-linked properties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Attracts More Investment, Expansion

  Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry is attracting exponential private sector-led investment drive, indicating positive policy initiatives by the federal government. The current policy drive was spuring private sector investment, especially in the downstream oil industry. This is coming as Sunbeth Energies Limited has commenced key investment drive to boost Nigeria’s energy sector growth. The firm has […]

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5 d. ago Okpebholo Condemns Murder Of Realtor, Urges Arrest Of Killers

By PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor and called on security agencies to fish out his killers. The 42-year-old estate developer and owner of a boutique was sent to his untimely grave by […]

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