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How I became Edo deputy governor after losing 2023 election - Omobayo Godwins

Nigeria, April 9 -- The new Deputy Governor of Edo State, Omobayo Godwins, has said he won the 2023 House of Representatives election for Akoko Edo Federal Constituency, but his victory was taken away... Read More


Shaibu speaks on his removal as Edo Deputy Governor

Nigeria, April 9 -- Philip Shaibu, who was removed from office as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has vowed to challenge in court his impeachment and removal from office by the Edo State House of As... Read More


Obaseki reacts to removal of Shaibu as deputy governor by Edo assembly

Nigeria, April 9 -- Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has hailed the removal of his former deputy, Philip Shaibu, from office, saying the state House of Assembly carried out its constitutional role... Read More


Obaseki picks new deputy governor after removal of Shaibu

Nigeria, April 8 -- Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has picked Omobayo Godwins, a 37-year-old, as his new deputy. The appointment, which is subject to confirmation by the Edo State House of Asse... Read More


Obaseki picks new deputy governor after removal of Shuaib

Nigeria, April 8 -- Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has picked Omobayo Godwins, a 37-year-old, as his new deputy. The appointment, which is subject to confirmation by the Edo State House of Asse... Read More


Why there's blackout in Akwa Ibom - PHED

Nigeria, April 7 -- The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution (PHED) Company has explained the reason behind the current blackout in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria. The electricity distributio... Read More


Blackout in Akwa Ibom enters second day

Nigeria, April 6 -- Akwa Ibom State has been without power supply for two days now. The blackout which began on Friday morning has forced business owners and residents to resort to power generators. ... Read More


New police spokesperson appointed for Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, April 6 -- The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the postings of new police spokespersons to various commands and formations in the country. In a statement on Wedne... Read More


Police ban operatives from searching citizen's phone

Nigeria, April 6 -- The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Funsho Adegboye, has banned operatives in the state from searching the phones of citizens. The police spokesperson in the state, Chidi Nwa... Read More


Only six per cent of Nigerian women access credit - Group

Nigeria, April 4 -- Only six per cent of women in Nigeria have access to credit despite access to finance in Nigeria progressing from 56 per cent in 2023 to 64 per cent in 2024, a global non-profit gr... Read More