Government

Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) receives 75,000 free meters under the Federal Government’s programme, allocates 38,000 to Edo State, and warns customers against illegal charges.

Edo APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe dismisses the ADC as a serious threat, reaffirms party unity, and pledges 3.5 million votes for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election.

Edo APC Chairman Jarret Tenebe denies rift with Adams Oshiomhole and says the party is targeting 3.5 million votes for President Tinubu in 2027.

Nasir El-Rufai says his support for President Tinubu in 2023 was based on party politics, not personal ties, revealing deep differences in governance philosophy.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara says the Port Harcourt Ring Road project, initiated by Nyesom Wike, will be completed by October.

Peter Obi joins civil society protesters at the National Assembly demanding real-time electronic transmission of election results to boost transparency and trust.

Nigeria’s major opposition parties have criticised the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results, calling it a threat to democracy.

INEC has registered only two political parties — DLA and court-backed NDC — out of 171 associations that applied, following a strict legal screening process.

BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning…

Edo Police arrest five suspects for alleged NNPC pipeline vandalism in Ekpoma and recover an excavator used in damaging critical oil infrastructure.