Suspected thugs attack LG chair over traffic enforcement in Edo
THE Acting Chairman of Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Mr. Osaro Eribo, has alleged that he and other council officials were attacked by suspected thugs, while leading the council’s enforcement operation to ease the flow of traffic.
LG boss gives food packs to 2,000 households
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Chairman, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Areas of Lagos State, Prince Lanre Sanusi on recently distributed food bags to 2,000 households in the area to alleviate hunger and suffering. Sanusi, who carried out the exercise under his “Apo Ariyo Initiative” said that the gesture was part of the efforts to cascade President […]
Edo govt constitutes carnival planning committee
The Edo State Government has announced the approval of a new committee to oversee the planning and execution of the forthcoming Edo Carnival. Governor Monday Okpebholo has formally constituted the Edo Carnival Planning Committee, tasking it with the responsibility of organizing a befitting cultural event for the state. The committee will be chaired by the […]
Prof Yakubu’s controversial tenure as INEC Chair
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, unceremoniously bowed out of office, weeks ahead of his official tenure end on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Thus ended one of the sourest and most controversial tenures of a Nigerian Chief Electoral Officer. Yakubu had the special privilege of being the first occupant […]
CSOs reject water privatisation, call for investment to tackle climate crisis
By Innocent Anaba Civil society organisations across Africa, under the banner of the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition, OWORAC, yesterday, resist corporate takeover of public water systems and demanded governments invest in publicly owned, climate-resilient water infrastructure. They made the call at the kick-off of the 5th Africa Week of Action Against Water Privatisation. […]
As Air Peace expands horizons with new Abuja-London routes
By FRED CHUKWUELOBE On October 26, 2025, Air Peace Airlines Limited will add the lucrative Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (IATA code ABV) and the London Heathrow, LHR, route to its network. The airline will also in 48 hours after add the ABV – London Gatwick, LGW, route. This will bring to three the number of […]
