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The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to the welfare of pensioners and workers in the State. The Governor made this known on Friday when he received members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Edo State Chapter, who paid … Continue reading “Gov Okpebholo Reaffirms Commitment to workers , Pensioners’ Welfare in Edo”
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed key economic officials to develop measures to mitigate the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians. Tinubu gave the directive on Friday at a civic reception in Yenagoa after inaugurating projects executed by Gov. Douye Diri. He tasked the Ministries of Finance and Budget, alongside the Head … Continue reading “Tinubu orders measures to cushion impact of Middle East crisis on Nigerians”
Abuja: The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to deactivate and withdraw passports of individuals who formally renounce Nigerian citizenship, effective immediately. The directive is contained in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, by the minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao, Tunji-Ojo said that the … Continue reading “Tunji-Ojo orders immediate withdraw of passports from renounced citizens”
Abuja: The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to remain physically and mentally fit to effectively tackle evolving security challenges. Abbas gave the charge at the first quarter route march of the Nigerian Navy held in Abuja on Saturday. Represented by the Director of Manning, Naval … Continue reading “Navy chief tasks personnel on fitness, resilience”
KARU (NASARAWA): About eight percent of Nigerians are currently living with diabetes, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Dr Alayo Sopekan, National Coordinator of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Division of the ministry, disclosed this on Thursday in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, during an interview on the sidelines of a workshop on public … Continue reading “8% of Nigerians living with diabetes – Health official”
ABUJA: The Sasakawa Africa Association has revealed that Nigeria spends about $10 billion annually on the importation of wheat, rice, sugar, fish and tomato paste, despite ongoing efforts to transform the agricultural sector. Dr Godwin Atser, SAA Nigeria Country Director, disclosed this at the 2026 Annual Stakeholders Workshop and the celebration of the organisation’s 40th … Continue reading “Nigeria spends $10bn annually on food imports – SAA”
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to easing the hardship faced by commuters as he conducted an on-the-spot inspection of the ongoing Sapele Road Phase II project. Speaking during the inspection, Governor Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on key sections of the road, noting that significant progress … Continue reading “Gov Okpebholo Inspects Sapele Road Phase II, Assures Relief for Motorists Ahead of Rains”
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has flagged off the second phase of the back to farm initiative of his administration with the distribution of farm equipment and inputs to farmers across the 18 local government areas of the State. The flagged off of the 2026 farming season saw farmers and agricultural stakeholders across the … Continue reading “Okpebholo Flags Off 2026 Farming Season, Distribute Farming Materials Across 18 LGA”
BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has received the report of the 2025 Hajj exercise, urging early planning for future pilgrimages amid a sharp drop in the number of intending pilgrims for 2026. The report was presented by the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, led by the Amirul Hajj, HRH Mallam Ali D. … Continue reading “Okpebholo seeks early hajj planning as 2026 pilgrims number drops”
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday led top government officials and party leaders of the All progressive Congress (APC) to pay a condolence visit to the Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa over the death of his mother late Mrs Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa. Gov Okpebholo was accompanied on the condolence visit by State Chairman … Continue reading “Okpebholo, Oshiomhole, Tenebe, Ikhilor Others Pay Deputy Gov Condolence Visits Over Death of Mother”