The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has exposed a large-scale illegal oil refining operation in Odagwa Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The site, housing over 10 illicit refineries with an estimated 500,000 litres of crude oil, was discovered during a...
President Bola Tinubu has officially presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag to Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Edo governorship candidate, and his running mate, Rep. Dennis Idahosa. The flag presentation ceremony, held in Abuja on Monday, marks a significant step towards the upcoming elections in Edo State.
During the presentation,...
In a heartfelt statement released on Saturday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed deep sorrow and condemnation over the tragic killing of Nigerian soldiers during a peace mission to Okuoma Community in Delta State. The incident, which took place on March 14, 2024, resulted in the loss of a Commanding...
In a somber ceremony held at his hometown in Isiokpo, Rivers State, tears flowed freely as the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and son Chizi were laid to rest on Saturday. The funeral service, which took place at the Redeemed...
Governor Sim Fubara has reiterated his readiness to step down from his office in a bid to restore peace in Rivers State, amidst the persisting political feud with former Governor Nyesom Wike, currently serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Despite interventions, including one by President Bola...
The Edo State House of Assembly has issued an impeachment notice to the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, amidst escalating tensions with his superior, Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The rift between Governor Obaseki and Deputy Governor Shaibu has been brewing for some time now, with accusations and counter-accusations flying between the two...
congratulates members for their services, sacrifices to the State
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has officially today announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council.
The governor, while announcing the dissolution at the valedictory meeting of the council in Government House, Yenagoa, said the outgoing cabinet members had been...
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is intensifying efforts to diversify the State’s economy with the exploitation of its solid minerals deposit, especially lithium as a new Foreign Exchange (FX) earner.
This was disclosed when the State welcomed international investors representing Renera Rosatom Energy Corporation hosted by the Edo...
condemns attack on security operatives in Oja, vows prosecution of culprits
charges citizens on effective use of State emergency numbers 112, 739
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the reaccreditation of all operatives of the State’s Security Vigilante Network, numbering over 6,500, in a renewed effort...
The National Working Committee NWC of the All Progressives Congress APC has shut down the clamour for zoning ahead of its Edo State Governorship Primary Election, next month.
This was as the party said it had adopted the direct mode of primary for picking its candidate for the Edo election.
APC...
