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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Reveals His Petrol is 20% Cheaper Than Imported Fuel

September 24, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dangote Reveals His Petrol Is 20% Cheaper Than Imported Fuel

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Dangote reveals his petrol is 20% cheaper than imported fuel The billionaire and business tycoon Aliko Dangote revealed in a recent interview with Bloomberg that the price of the petrol sold by Dangote Refinery is... Read More

air peace, Dangote, dangote refinery, economy, Edo state, election, INEC, NERC, NNPCL, Oil, PDP, Politics, Top 5 stories of the day

September 20, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NUP Demand for Renegotiation of Minimum Wage Due to Increase in Petrol Price

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NUP demand for renegotiation of minimum wage due to increase in petrol price The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) of the South West Zone has called for a review of the amount of the earlier... Read More

coca cola, economy, Edo state, News, nigeria, Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Petrol hike, Politics, PZ Cussons, Top 5 stories of the day

August 22, 2023

President Tinubu Swears in 45 Ministers in Abuja Ceremony; Peter Obi Addresses Merger Speculations with Atiku and Kwankwaso | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss President Tinubu Swears in 45 Ministers in Abuja Ceremony In a significant development yesterday, President Bola Tinubu officially welcomed 45 ministers into their roles, following their clearance by the Senate. The grand inauguration ceremony took place... Read More

45 Ministers, Abuja Ceremony, Ali Pate, approval, Atiku Abuakar, Debt Burdern, Economic challenges, Edo state, fct minister, Health minister, Labour Party (LP), Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), medical tourism, Merger Speculations, Nyesom Wike, PDP, peter obi, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Swears in

August 12, 2023

Rescued Chibok GIrl Received by Remi Tinubu at Aso Villa; Governor Obaseki Alleges Deputy’s Plan to Oust Him from Office | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Rescued Chibok GIrl Received by Remi Tinubu at Aso Villa The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, received Rebecca Kabu, one of the 276 Chibok schoolgirls, over nine years after their abduction by Boko Haram on April 14,... Read More

Aso villa, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Deputy Governor, Edo state, financial statements, Four dead, Governor Obaseki, investigation, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Phillip Shaibu, Rebecca Kabu, Rescued Chibok girl, resident doctors, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, suspend strike, Zaira Central Mosque Collapses

Fuel and Transport Prices Soar on President Tinubu’s First Day of Hitting the Ground Running

In a moment of eloquence, President Tinubu took the stage at Eagle Square, addressing the nation with a statement that would have far-reaching consequences: “On fuel subsidy, unfortunately, the budget before I assumed office is that no provision is there for fuel subsidy. So fuel subsidy is gone.” Almost immediately, the familiar sight of fuel... Read More

Ademola Adeleke, Edo state, Fuel prices, fuel subsidy, Governor Godwin Obaseki, Osun State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, transport prices

Six States petition Supreme Court to cancel Presidential and National Assembly Elections

Six member states of the Federation have petitioned the Supreme Court to invalidate the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25, 2023. Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, and Sokoto are the six states who filed the lawsuit through their Attorneys General. The lawsuit was brought according to sections 6 (6)14(3)153(2) and 252... Read More

Adamawa State, Akwa Ibom State, All Progressives Congress (APC), bayelsa state, cancellation, delta state, Edo state, Independent National Electoral Commission, National Assembly election, petition, presidential elections, six states, Sokoto State, supreme court

February 26, 2023

An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concludes the counting of votes from yesterday’s presidential and National Assembly elections, the presidential candidates of the major parties have expressed confidence in their chances of victory. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the candidates of the... Read More

2023 elections, All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, atiku abubakar, bayelsa state, Collation center, Edo state, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Labour Party (LP), Mahmood Yakubu, New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), Nigeria Decides 2023, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), peter obi, polling units, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

February 16, 2023

President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday; Tinubu meets Wike in Rivers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will today, Thursday, make a nationwide broadcast. This was revealed by a presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed. He tweeted late Wednesday night, “President... Read More

January 26, 2023

Mercy Johnson joins husband for APC campaign in Edo

Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson has joined her husband, Prince Okojie, on his campaign trail in Edo state. Under the banner of the All Progressives Congress, Okojie is running for the federal seat of Esan north-east/south-east (APC). The actress posted a video from their community campaign outing on her Instagram page on Wednesday. In the footage, Okojie is... Read More

APC, campaign, Edo state, Mercy Johnson, prince okojie

January 9, 2023

Six hostages, including four children rescued after Edo train attack

According to the state administration of Edo, six hostages who had been taken during an attack on a train station in the state have been freed. On Monday, the state administration issued a statement announcing the development. A man in his sixties, a woman and her infant, a girl of six, and two younger children,... Read More

Edo state, four children, rescued, Six hostages, Train attack

August 19, 2022

FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firms; Ogun confirms four cases of Monkeypox | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firms Lagos man jailed 37 years for defiling minor Ogun confirms four cases of Monkeypox Police discover 20 mummified corpses in Edo Lagos govt extends Okada ban to four LGAs Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news... Read More

Edo state, FG, Lagos government, lagos state, minor, Mobile payment, Monkeypox, Mummified corpses, Ogun State, okada ban, Onine loan firms, police

INEC extends Continuous Voter Registration to July 31st; PDP sues INEC, APC, Labour Party, wants Tinubu, Obi Disqualified | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC extends Continuous Voter Registration to July 31st PDP sues INEC, APC, Labour Party, wants Tinubu, Obi Disqualified Edo State begins clampdown on unregistered vehicles New gains on Naira at Investors, exporters window Adekunle Gold reveals struggle with sickle cell Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news... Read More

Adekunle gold, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Continuous Voter Registration, Edo state, INEC, Labour Party, naira, PDP, peter obi, sickle cell, unregistered vehicles

Bandits are abducting our people like chickens – Abia communities; Governor Soludo reveals the reason for the demolition of Odumeje’s church | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bandits are abducting our people like chickens – Abia communities Kuje attack: Our security system has failed – Senate NISS announces mobile app to boost farming production 30 suspected cultists arrested in Edo state Governor Soludo reveals the reason for the demolition of Odumeje’s church Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these... Read More

Abia State, bandits, cultists, Edo state, Governor Soludo, Kuje Prison, NISS, Odumeje, senate

September 20, 2020

IT’S OFFICIAL: Obaseki floors arch-rival, Ize-Iyamu to clinch second term victory | #EdoDecides2020

The flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the September 19 election, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has been declared winner of the poll and is returned elected for a second term. Polling a total of 307,955 votes, he beat his closest challenger, Osagie Andrew Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who polled a... Read More

Blogs, Deep Dive

#EdoDecides2020, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, INEC, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, PDP, Professor Akpofure Rem-Rukeh

The Late 5: Buhari tenders apology to Abiola over election annulment, Court convicts former Plateau Governor, Dariye and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday tendered a national apology on behalf of the Federal Government to the family of the late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election that was annulled by the Military Government at the time. “We cannot... Read More

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Babagana Kingibe, Boss Mustapha, Edo state, Gani Fawehinmi, Joshua Dariye, mko Abiola, Muhammadu Buhari

The Late 5: 18 Year Old Girl killed during Oyo LG Polls, Hamburg SV relegated from the Bundesliga for the first time in 55 years and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday left Abuja to attend the inauguration of President Julius Bio in Freetown, Sierra Leone. According to a statement by Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Osinbanjo is expected to return to... Read More

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Alex Kibet, Bolaji Tunji, Edo state, INEC, Julius Bio, Laolu Akande, Mojisola Adeyeye, nafdac, Okpekpe Road Race, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, PVC, Yemi Osibanjo

November 20, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: What is the worth of a Nigerian migrant’s life?

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo In April, a former Nigerian public official lost his daughter under questionable circumstances. The young lady’s death was avoidable, and who knows, maybe her spirit is already haunting a UK hospital and another one in Nigeria. A hospital in Birmingham misdiagnosed her condition; the one in Nigeria performed surgery on her... Read More

Abike Dabiri, Edo state, Fisayo Soyombo, human trafficking, Italy's state burial for 26 Dead Nigerian girls, nigeria, opinion, The worth of a migrant

September 10, 2017

SERAP gives 14 days ultimatum to Obaseki to pay pension arrears or face legal action

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki to pay pensioners in the state their outstanding entitlements within the next 14 days or face legal action. In an open letter to the governor, SERAP noted that Edo pensioners are owed “over 42 months outstanding pension benefits” – therefore, requested... Read More

Edo state, Gov Obaseki, pension arrears, SERAP

Opinion: Why are Dan Orbih and Ize-Iyamu waiting for a victory verdict that is unlikely?

by Idemudia Oviosun (PhD) Chief Dan Orbih is neither new to political bashings nor sportsman enough to take a good licking and know he should walk away to fight another day. The importunate man has never even won a single election. He may or may not have won class captaincy back in the day while... Read More

Dan Orbih, Edo state, election petition tribunal, Ize-Iyamu, nigeria, Obasrki, opinion, Politics

Opinion: Governor Godwin Obaseki’s appointment of 192 Special advisers is laudable. Here is why

by Idemudia Oviosun (PhD) Yesterday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State announced the appointments of 192 Special Assistants to represent every citizen in the state. The media – specifically the social media – was awash, with many minds, representing the binary opposites of wisdom and folly, and a third otherwise dormant pole occasioned by... Read More

democracy, Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, nigeria, opinion, Politics

145 TVC staff fired, N17bn worth of office furniture | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

192 – Governor Obaseki of Edo state appointed this number of Special Assistants who will help the state connect with people in the rural areas. N17 billion – The amount the Ministry of Finance allegedly paid for the procurement of office furniture. 15 – The number of INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners the Nigerian Senate confirmed... Read More

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Edo state, FG, INEC, Ministry of Finance, numbers that mattered, Obaseki, TVC

Naval officer beats security guard to coma for ‘directing him’ (WATCH)

A video has been emerged online showing a naval officer beating up a security guard attached to a branch of Tasty Fried Chicken in Edo State because he directed him how to park his automobile. The naval officer was reportedly asked not to block other drivers but he took an offence in that and beat... Read More

Edo state, naval officer, policemen

Opinion: PDP, Ize-Iyamu, why do you persecute the law?

by Idemudia Oviosun If, by virtue of some beneficial imagination, or a heightened sense of humour, we assumed that Heaven, that place of joy immense, saw the need for some sport. Continuing this constructively amusing train of thought, let us also assume that wrestling was the favoured sport and some angels were pitched, one against... Read More

democracy, Edo state, election tribunal, Godwin Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, Justice Ahmed Badamasi, law, opinion, PDP

Opinion: Ize-Iyamu & Dan Orbih are victims of a cuckoo job

by Idemudia Oviosun While reading the papers, I came across a story insinuating that Donald Trump may be working for the Chinese, and not the Russians as everyone seems to think. The report read: “The big story everyone is chasing at the international scene is whether President Donald Trump is a Russian stooge. Wrong. That... Read More

Dan Orbih, donald trump, Edo elections, Edo state, Ize-Iyamu, Obaseki, opinion, ourt judgements, Politis

Opinion: All you should know about the Edo Election Petition Tribunal

by John Mayaki My attention has been drawn to reports that some people are quite out of touch with the details of the Edo Election Petition Tribunal and that even those who are familiar with the proceedings are holding grouses with my competence, my reports, and myself. To the latter bunch, that ilk holding... Read More

Edo state, Ize Iyamu Election tribunal, nigeria, Obaseki, opinion, Politics

N541.8bn loan, 37 deportees | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N541.8bn – Three Nigerian banks set to take over telecommunications company, Etisalat for its failure to pay a loan obtained in 2015. 500,000 – The number of jobs to be created by the Lagos-Ibadan railway line project when it is completed in December 2018, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. 37 – The number of... Read More

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AGF, Deportees, Edo state, etisalat, Italy, loan, MMIA, numbers that mattered, Peace corps, railway line, widows, Yemi Osinbajo

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