Written by BENIN CITY: The Edo State House of Assembly has exposed a N37 billion discrepancy in claims by the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) over funds raised for the project, while also raising questions over the ownership of the Radisson Blu Hotel. The Assembly said that the investigations are aimed at protecting state assets rather … Continue reading “Edo Assembly flags N37bn discrepancy in MOWAA, Radisson Blu ownership”
BENIN CITY: The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged the full support of his administration for the ongoing nationwide recruitment screening exercise of the Nigeria Police Force in the state, while urging eligible youths across Edo to seize the opportunity to join the force. The governor gave the pledge on Tuesday when he … Continue reading “Okpebholo backs Police recruitment, urges Edo youths to enlist”
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has again reassured of his administration commitment to uplifting the standard of living and improved facilities in the state. The Governor made this known at the Commissioning of the newly procured equipment for the maintenance of roads across Edo State at the Ministry of works along Sapele road in … Continue reading “Okpebholo Commissions Light And Heavy Duty Equipment To Tackle Bad Roads Across The State”
BENIN CITY: The prosecutor in the case of alleged money laundering, operating a financial institution without licence, and aiding the suicide of Lilian Omokhuale, daughter of the Chief Executive Officer of Uyi Technical Ltd, Omoruyi Oloton, on Monday informed the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City that he had complied with the court’s directive … Continue reading “Court adjourns alleged money laundering, unlicensed financial operations, suicide-aiding case over defendant’s absence”
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and sustainably managing its forest resources through a capacity-building training programme organised in collaboration with the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) Netherlands on modern forest monitoring tools for key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The training forms part of broader efforts to strengthen forest governance in … Continue reading “Edo govt, IDH train MDAs on Digital Forest Monitoring”
Head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, Eric Chelle, has been handed a potential injury concern after Super Eagles striker Salim Fago Lawal was forced off during club duty for FC Viktoria Plzeň. The 23-year-old forward started for Plzeň in their away fixture against FC Hradec Králové at Malšovická Aréna, playing a key role as … Continue reading “Chelle Faces Fresh Injury Concern As Super Eagles Striker Suffers Setback”
Head coach of the Nigerian national football team, Eric Chelle, has said that certain individuals are working against his continued tenure as manager of the Super Eagles, despite having a year remaining on his current contract. Chelle made the remark while addressing the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his contractual situation with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). … Continue reading “Eric Chelle Claims Some Individuals Oppose His Continued Tenure As Super Eagles Coach”
The protest letter submitted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to the world football governing body FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by Democratic Republic of R Congo Football Federation during the World Cup playoffs has surfaced online. The controversy surrounding the playoff fixture has generated significant debate in recent weeks, with Nigeria … Continue reading “FIFA World Cup Playoff: Nigeria Protest Letter Against DR Congo Surfaces Online”
Congolese Football Federation President Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Reports from Congo revealed that Blaise Mayolas was sentenced following the embezzlement of $1.3 million football funds. The court found him guilty of large-scale corruption and financial misappropriation, according to reports published in March 2026. The ruling concluded that Mayolas masterminded a … Continue reading “Congolese FA Boss Sentenced to life imprisonment over football fraud”
BENIN CITY: In a bold move to strengthen food security and boost agricultural productivity, the Edo State Government has commenced the deployment of newly procured bulldozers to Ekpoma under the second phase of the ‘Back to Farm’ Initiative of Project SHINE. Also, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Jerry Uwangue, has urged … Continue reading “Back To Farm: Edo Deploys Bulldozers, Urges Agric Ministry Staff To Deliver On Food Security”