₦1m salary worthless without stable Naira – NLC
Abuja: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says a monthly salary of ₦1 million is worthless to workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President,…
Edo APC secretary challenges court jurisdiction over tenure suit
Benin: Mr Lawrence Okah, Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, has challenged the jurisdiction of the State High Court in Benin to hear a suit questioning his…
CAF U17 AFCON Champions To Receive N170 Million From CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the prize structure for the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, setting clear financial rewards for participating teams based on their final…
Edo seals 10m tonne cement deal
… Boosts IGR, jobs drive BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has announced a major industrial breakthrough with the signing of an agreement with a Chinese firm for the…
Nigeria’s public debt hits N159.28trn as borrowing rises to $110.97bn in Q4 2025
ABUJA — Nigeria’s public debt stock climbed further to N159.28 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a steady rise in government borrowing amid growing fiscal pressures. The figure,…
Military deploys veterans to tackle rising conflicts nationwide
ABUJA — In a notable shift from purely combat-driven operations to dialogue-centred peacebuilding, the Nigerian military has moved to engage its retired officers and soldiers in efforts to stem the…
Restoring lost glory: A reflection on Senator Monday Okpebholo’s stewardship
His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, has spent just over a year in office. Some would argue that such a short period is insufficient to assess a government,…
APC Governors Rally support for Oyebanji in Ekiti 2026 Governorship Contest
A high-level delegation of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged on Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday for the official flag-off of the 2026 Ekiti governorship campaign,…
FG charges new envoys on investment drive, diaspora protection, economic diplomacy
ABUJA: The Federal Government has commenced the induction of newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners-designate in Abuja, charging them to prioritise economic diplomacy, attract foreign investment and strengthen the protection…
Edo Assembly confirms Ehimare as IRS Executive Director
BENIN CITY — The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday confirmed Mr Victor Ehimare as Executive Director of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service. The confirmation followed the consideration…