NABTEB 2026 Results: Candidates Record Significant Boost As 81.24 Percent Secure Five Credits Including English, Maths
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), has announced a major improvement in candidates’ performance in the 2026 National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations. A total of 79,503 candidates, representing 81.24 per cent of those graded, obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, marking […]
NSCDC Busts Illegal Mining Operation In Edo North, Arrests 19 Suspects
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, has uncovered and dismantled an illegal mining operation in Edo North, arresting 19 suspected illegal miners allegedly engaged in unauthorised mining activities within a forested area. The suspects were apprehended on August 28 during a coordinated operation carried out by NSCDC […]
Oke Oroma: Indigenes Seek Court Order To Halt Planned Arrest By Land Restitution Committee
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The indigenous people of Oke Oroma Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State have approached the High Court, seeking an order stopping the Edo State Land Restitution Committee from arresting members of the community. The applicants alleged that members of the committee, who are respondents in the suit, had allegedly […]
Edo PDP Grieves Dan Orbih, Says Party Has Lost Political Colossus
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been plunged into mourning following the death of its former State Chairman and serving National Vice Chairman, South-South, Chief (Dr.) Dan Osi Orbih. In a statement jointly signed by the State Chairman, Nosa Ogieva-Okunbor, and State Secretary, Hillary Otsu, the party […]
Joy As Over 300 Women Benefit From Edo First Lady’s Micro-Business Grants
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting More than 300 women in Edo State have benefited from micro-business grants provided by the Office of the Edo State First Lady as part of efforts to strengthen families, promote women’s economic independence and drive prosperity across communities. The Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs Edesili Okpebholo, disclosed this […]
Benin NBA Threatens Legal Battle Over Edo Assembly’s Amendment Of Financial Autonomy Laws
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Benin Branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has vowed to challenge the recent amendment of the Financial Autonomy Laws 2023 by the Edo State House of Assembly, describing the move as a threat to the independence of the Judiciary and Legislature. The newly elected Chairman of the Benin Branch, Omorodion […]
Borno Commissioner Threatens To ‘Flog’ Residents Who Reject APC In 2027
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, has threatened to flog people who refuse to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Buba made the remark in a video circulating on Monday during the inauguration of a campaign organised by the Tinubu City Boy […]
OPay Debunks Viral Shutdown Rumour, Says Operations Will Continue Beyond September 1
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting OPay Digital Services has strongly dismissed a viral social media publication claiming that the fintech company would suspend its operations from September 1, 2026, describing the report as “false, malicious and misleading.” In a statement shared on its verified social media platforms, OPay assured customers that its services remain fully operational and […]
UBTH Cancer Centre Attains Full Operational Capacity, Emerges South-South’s No. 1, As CMD Hails Idahosa’s Initiative
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has described Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Dennis Idahosa, as a “detribalised Nigerian” whose interventions have significantly contributed to the growth of healthcare infrastructure in Edo State. Ize-Iyamu made the remarks while presenting a state-of-the-art […]
Ossiomo Power Company: 10 OPC Operatives Arrested By Police In Edo Amid Controversy
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The management of Ossiomo Power Company has raised concerns over what it described as the unjustified arrest of 10 private security personnel deployed to protect its multi-billion-naira property in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. According to the company, the security personnel were arrested on Friday while on the company’s […]