Dennis Amachree, a former assistant director of the Department of State Services (DSS), has shared his account of the final moments of Sani Abacha, ex-head of state. Abacha was Nigeria’s military ruler from November 1993 to June 1998. His passing on the throne has been shrouded in controversy and conspiracy theories. Accounts of human rights…
Happy Birthday to Barr. Asue Ighodalo On behalf of myself and my constituents, I heartily congratulate you, Barr. Asue Ighodalo, the PDP Edo State Governorship Candidate in the 2024 election, on the occasion of your birthday. Your dedication to the progress, unity, and development of Edo State continues to inspire many. Your commitment to the…
Supreme court affirms final forfeiture of properties, $2m linked to Emefiele The supreme court has affirmed the final forfeiture of properties and $2.045m linked to Godwin Emefiele, former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to the federal government. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, the apex court overturned the decision of the court…
The devastating flood that ravaged parts of Igarra, headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government, has left communities in grief and families displaced. Homes, farmlands, and livelihoods have been swept away, and the pain is felt across Akoko-Edo. “I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all victims, families, and residents affected by this disaster. My thoughts and prayers…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says he has never seen the national assembly’s budget despite presiding over the upper legislative chamber. TheCable had reported that despite billions of naira spent refurbishing the chambers, lawmakers continue to grapple with malfunctioning microphones and faulty electronic voting devices, forcing both chambers to adopt manual voting on key constitutional amendments….
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is open for business and ready to welcome local and foreign investors as he inaugurated the sales office and experience centre for the multi-billion-dollar Abuja City Walk development. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the event on Thursday, Tinubu described the project as a major milestone under the renewed hope…
Returnee from Ivory Coast Appreciates Edo Women Affairs Ministry for Saving Her and Her Baby A returnee from Ivory Coast, Miss Elizabeth Pius, has expressed profound gratitude to the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development for the timely intervention that ensured the safe delivery of her baby through a successful Caesarean Section….
The federal government’s final repatriation flight from South Africa has landed in Lagos with 308 Nigerians on board. The aircraft, which also conveyed three government officials, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 11:30am on Wednesday. Over 1,500 nationals were repatriated during the exercise. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of foreign affairs, said President…
The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has successfully reunited three children who were found roaming the streets around Iyaro in Igusi Community, Benin City, with their parents, following prompt intervention by the Ministry. The children had become the subject of a viral social media video alleging that they…
The family of Madam Evbu Iyahen Eguasa, the elderly mentally challenged woman recently rescued from an uninhabitable house along Upper Lawani Street in Benin City by the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has expressed profound appreciation to the Edo State Government and the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development,…
