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… As Okpebholo hosts major political realignment in Edo BENIN CITY – A major political shift is set to unfold in Edo State today as Senator Clifford Ordia and his supporters formally defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a high-profile ceremony to be hosted by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The event, widely described as … Continue reading “Ordia, supporters dump PDP for APC”
The return of The Nigerian Observer to the newsstand today marks more than the revival of a publication; it signals the reawakening of a historic institution deeply woven into the political and media landscape of Edo State and Nigeria at large. After months of absence since November 2024, the newspaper’s reappearance under the leadership of … Continue reading “The Nigerian Observer: A Legacy Restored”
In Nigeria’s political landscape, campaign promises are often made with ease but rarely sustained once power is secured. What begins as firm commitments during electioneering frequently fades under the weight of governance. Over time, citizens have grown accustomed to this pattern—one marked more by rhetoric than results. It is against this backdrop that Edo State … Continue reading “A Leader Who Delivers on His Word”
BENIN CITY—The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has issued a four-month ultimatum to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to urgently improve power supply across Edo State, amid growing public anger over persistent electricity shortages. Agbebaku handed down the directive when the management of the power distribution company appeared … Continue reading “Edo Assembly gives BEDC 4-month ultimatum to improve power supply”
ABUJA – The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has said that the country faces a significant gap of 480,000 Data Protection Officers (DPOs), in spite of notable progress recorded in the last three years. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this on Monday during the opening of one-week training for the second … Continue reading “Nigeria faces 480,000 data protection personnel gap—NDPC”
ABUJA – The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, banditry, robbery and other criminal offences in three months nationwide. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, said this during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. Placid said 17 rifles of various models, 111 live … Continue reading “Police nab 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, other criminal offence”
ABUJA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the African Democratic Party (ADC) was denied the usage of the Eagle Square for its National Convention. Wike, who made the reaction on Monday, after he inspected ongoing projects in Abuja, described the claims as “baseless”, insisting that … Continue reading “No request from ADC to use Eagle Square for convention – Wike”
The defection of former Senator Clifford Ordia to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stirred fresh political debate in Edo State, with supporters describing it as a strong endorsement of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s leadership style, while critics warn it reflects deeper cracks within the opposition. Ordia’s move into the APC fold has been widely … Continue reading “Ordia’s defection to APC signals political realignment in Edo, sparks debate on opposition future”
ABUJA – The Supreme Court will on Tuesday determine the legal fate of Senator David Mark, embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as it hears his appeal seeking to halt the enforcement of a Court of Appeal judgment delivered on March 12. The apex court has fixed April 14 for hearing in … Continue reading “ADC crisis: Supreme Court to decide David Mark’s fate Tues”
ABUJA – Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production declined to an average of 1.51 million barrels per day (mbpd) in February 2026, even as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) reported a sharp increase in remittances, paying N1.804 trillion into the Federation Account within the same period. According to the company’s February Monthly … Continue reading “Oil output falls to 1.51mbpd as NNPC remits N1.804trn amid pipeline disruptions”