Edo NLC Laments Ugboaja’s Death, Hails Late General Secretary’s Legacy
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed deep grief over the death of the Congress’s General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the labour movement in Nigeria and across Africa. In a condolence statement issued in Benin City, Chairman of the […]
Atiku Raises Fresh Age Claim Against Tinubu, Says: “I Have Evidence He Is 90”
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old, claiming that he has evidence to substantiate the assertion. According to Truth Live News Media, Atiku made the claim during an interview with the BBC while responding to questions about his […]
Edo Power Crisis: Suspected Itsekiri Youths Allegedly Block Ossiomo Power’s Efforts To Restore Electricity
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Efforts by officials of the Ossiomo Power Company to restore electricity supply to customers in Benin City and surrounding areas were reportedly disrupted on Thursday after suspected Itsekiri youths in Ologbo community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, allegedly prevented the activation of the IPP II generating unit at the Ossiomo […]
Edo: Lawyers Launch Rapid Response Team To Protect Nigerians Facing Rights Violations
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A coalition of lawyers dedicated to environmental protection, human rights and public-interest litigation has inaugurated the Nigerian chapter of the Defenders Legal Rapid Response Team, promising swift legal assistance to citizens facing reprisals for speaking out against rights abuses. The initiative, promoted by the Environmental Defenders Network in partnership with Chima Williams […]
FG Moves To Install CCTV, Shut First Niger Bridge At Night Over Vandalism
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate installation of closed-circuit television cameras and solar-powered streetlights on the First Niger Bridge to curb vandalism and theft of critical components of the infrastructure. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, gave the directive on Thursday, August 27, 2026, during an on-the-spot inspection of the First and Second Niger […]
If They Ask You, Why John Yakubu? – By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
Tell them that this is not merely about John Yakubu. It is about the restoration of the Esan voice. It is about history, heritage, competence, courage and the responsibility of one generation to preserve the sacrifices of those who came before it. Tell them that when the late Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro, one of Esanland’s […]
‘It’s AI’: DHQ Debunks Fake Video Of CDS Oluyede, Warns Against Political Disinformation
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Defence Headquarters has dismissed as fake an Artificial Intelligence-generated video purportedly showing the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, endorsing partisan political interests. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the military clarified that the video did not originate […]
Edo @35: Okpebholo Reaffirms Commitment To State Development
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has felicitated with the people of Edo State, both at home and in the diaspora, on the 35th anniversary of the state’s creation, describing the milestone as a testament to the people’s unity, resilience and collective progress. In a message to residents, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s […]
Edo 100MW Power Project Set For 2026 Completion As Govt Grants Transmission, Distribution Licences
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The long-awaited 100-megawatt (MW) power project in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State has received a significant boost following the issuance of transmission and distribution licences to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the project. The Edo State Government said it is confident that the power plant […]
Trump Orders U.S. Flags Lowered Nationwide To Honour Dolly Parton
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting United States President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the country to be flown at half-staff for one week in honour of country music icon Dolly Parton, who was reportedly 80 years old when she died on Tuesday. Trump announced the directive in a statement posted on his Truth Social account […]