Category: News
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Former Director of Sports in Delta State, Seigha Porbeni has explained why the 2nd Niger Delta Games holding in Benin City from February 20-27 is restricted to athletes below the age of 20 years only. The maiden edition of the Games held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, last year, was opened for athletes below 25…
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Students, teachers and management of Army Day Junior and Senior Secondary School, Ekenhuan, Benin City, have commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for the comprehensive renovation and remodelling of the institution, describing the intervention as timely and life-changing. The principals of the junior and senior schools, who spoke separately to journalists, said the school…
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President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to a clear pathway to a five-billion-dollar trade volume. The President disclosed this on Tuesday via his official X handle in an update on his ongoing State Visit to Ankara, Türkiye. The Nigerian President said discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan focused on deepening bilateral…
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Abuja – The Eko Electricity Distribution Company(EKEDC) has notified its customers that there was a system collapse at about 10.48am Tuesday morning. The company said this in a notice to its customers on Tuesday on its official X handle. It said: ”Dear Valued Customer, kindly be informed that there was a system collapse at 10.48am…
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Residents of Erah Community in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to urgently intervene in the worsening insecurity caused by criminal gangs operating from the Erah forest. The call was made by the traditional ruler of the community, HRH Chief Braimah Osumah Aigboje, the Odale of Erah,…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an upward adjustment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol with MRS Oil Nigeria Plc retail outlets now selling petrol at N839 per litre nationwide. The adjustment follows the conclusion of a temporary festive price support intervention introduced by the Refinery to cushion Nigerians during…
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… Assures fairness as Edo, others stake claim to 13% derivation ABUJA: Edo State is set to gain clarity on its oil and gas entitlements as the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has vowed to apply fairness, equity and justice in resolving long-standing disputes over the location of oil and gas wells affecting…
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ABUJA: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered the involvement of a new generation bank, six fintech firms and microfinance banks in massive financial frauds that enabled criminals to launder about ₦162 billion through cryptocurrency transactions. The Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing…
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BENIN CITY—Commercial activities have rebounded along Sapele Road in Benin City following the ongoing reconstruction of the long-neglected Benin–Sapele Road, bringing relief to traders, transporters and residents who endured years of disruption caused by the road’s deplorable condition. For businesses operating along the axis, the damaged road had slowed movement, discouraged customers and, in some…
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The long-drawn land dispute between former governor Godwin Obaseki led administration and 1,550 victims of Demolished Structures at Oke-Oroma Community has been brought to an end as Edo State Government through the Ministry of land and Housing begun issuing allocation letters to eligible property owners for the return of 2,950 plots to genuine owners. Commissioner…