Umahi Orders Benin-Asaba Road Concessionaire Off Site, Demands Immediate Contract Termination
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Road to formally communicate with the Federal Government through the Ministry of Works, a move that could pave the way for the termination of the road concession. Umahi also ordered the concessionaire to immediately remove all obstructions along the […]
Group Hails Creation Of 83 Division In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Citizens Watch for Good Governance and the Edo People’s Initiative for Peace and Security have praised the establishment of the 83 Division of the Nigerian Army in Benin City, describing the development as a significant step towards strengthening security, promoting stability and driving socio-economic development in Edo State and neighbouring […]
Hormuz Traffic Soars Nearly 400% As Iran’s Grip Eases
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has jumped nearly 400 per cent in just two weeks, suggesting that Iran’s control over the strategic waterway may be weakening amid its ongoing standoff with the United States. Nearly 200 vessels passed through the strait last week, up from 150 the previous week and just […]
Umahi Lashes Out At Benin-Asaba Concessionaire, Orders Crackdown Over Road Crisis
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Minister of Works, David Umahi, has strongly criticised the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) over the worsening condition of the Benin-Asaba Highway, accusing the concessionaire of lacking the technical expertise needed to properly execute the project. Umahi spoke in Benin City during an on-the-spot inspection of the highway, following widespread complaints over […]
AAU Alumni Election Dispute Escalates As Members Demand Independent Probe
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The controversy surrounding the 14 August 2026 election of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Alumni Association Home Branch has intensified, with concerned financial members and stakeholders calling for an independent investigation into alleged electoral irregularities, disenfranchisement and manipulation of the voting process. In a response dated 22 August 2026 and addressed to […]
Country Music Icon Dolly Parton Dies At 80
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80, her family announced. Parton rose from humble beginnings in the mountains of East Tennessee to become one of the world’s most celebrated and recognisable entertainers. She died on Tuesday, with her family yet […]
Police Academy Announces September Screening Dates For 13th Regular Course
The Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, has released the screening timetable for applicants seeking admission into its 13th Regular Course. The screening exercise will begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and end on Friday, September 18, 2026, according to a statement issued on Tuesday, August 25, by the academy’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP […]
Police Bust Alleged Baby Factory In Ogun, Rescue Two Pregnant Women, Four Children
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area of the state, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. The command also arrested six suspects in connection with the operation. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, August 25, […]
ESSC Operative, Others Killed As Youths Clash With Security Operatives
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of three persons in separate incidents in Ewatto, Esan South-East Local Government Area, and Atoruru, Owan West Local Government Area. The victims were identified as Martins Enahoro, an operative of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC); a suspected cultist known as Gbozia; and […]
Edo North Power Project Secures Licence, Targets 200MW Supply
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Government has expressed optimism that the licensing of Edo North Electricity Company Limited to develop a 200-megawatt Independent Power Plant (IPP) will significantly boost electricity supply and improve power stability across the Edo North Senatorial District. Speaking after the company received its licence certificate, the Commissioner for Power, Hon. […]