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Many parts of Lagos and its environs were thrown into darkness during the Eid-el-Fitri celebration and throughout the weekend because of lack of electricity supply. It was learnt that all the tiers in the chain of electricity supply failed to deliver. Ten distribution companies (DisCos), including Eko Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electric (IE), which…
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The Edo Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has urged taxpayers to file their annual returns before March 31 to avoid penalties. In a statement on Sunday in Benin, the executive chairman, John Odior, described tax filing as a compulsory legal obligation for eligible residents. “Filing your tax returns is a non-optional, statutory, legal and civic obligation,”…
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A moment involving Peller has sparked reactions online after he stated during a live stream in Benin City that he would like to use the Oba of Benin’s toilet.🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻 Do you think this was disrespectful or just cruise? 🤔 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Edo Lens (@edolens360)
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The steady rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has intensified economic hardship across Nigeria, with prices climbing to nearly N1,400 per litre in several parts of the country, triggering widespread anxiety among transporters, commuters, and businesses. Findings across major cities indicated that the latest surge, driven largely…
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The Edo State Solicitor General Iseghohimen Stephen Okoror, has assured that the State Government led by Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo will abide and implement the Supreme Court judgement on the Ewu chieftaincy dispute which had in its judgment of 19 July, 2024 declared His Royal Highness Jafaru Isesele I, the rightful Onojie of Ewu Kingdom…
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The member representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Billy Osawaru, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents through sustained empowerment initiatives. Speaking during a mega empowerment programme on Saturday held at Ikhueniro, in Uhunmwode local government are of Edo State, Osawaru said the intervention was part of deliberate…
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A public dispute has sparked reactions in Edo State after a woman accused a member of the House of Representatives, Billy Osawaru, of failing to repay an alleged loan she claims to have provided during his election campaign. In a video circulating online, the woman is seen expressing frustration and emotional distress, alleging that she…
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The controversy surrounding the visit of social media influencer, Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, to the Benin Royal Palace has taken a dramatic turn, as Queen Ewuare of the Benin Kingdom publicly challenged claims that the visit was unauthorised. The queen’s response follows her suspension by the Benin Traditional Council, alongside some chiefs and…
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Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured Edo people that through the SHINE Agenda, his administration will drive sustainable development in critical sectors and infrastructure for the overall growth and well-being of Edo people. The governor gave the assurance when he received Muslim faithful who were at the government house to pay Sallah homage.…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Benin Region, participated in a stakeholders’ engagement convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to discuss ways to improve electricity supply in Edo State and address the impact of the ongoing gas shortage affecting power generation across the country. This information was made…