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The crisis within the Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has escalated, with senior party figures trading accusations over the emergence of the state chairman. Speaking with journalists in Benin City, Senatorial Leader of the party and member of its National Executive Council (NEC), Roland Owie, accused former national chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, of attempting to impose loyalists on the party in the state. Owie stated that the chairmanship position had earlier been zoned to Edo South Senatorial District and subsequently micro-zoned to Oredo Local Government Area. According to him, the zoning arrangement led to the emergence of…

The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Brigadier General O.O. Braimah, describing it as a painful loss to Edo State and the nation. In a condolence message, the governor paid tribute to the late officer as a proud son of Edo State who gave his life in service to Nigeria. He said Braimah’s courage and sense of duty stood out, noting that he remained committed to the peace and unity of the country until the very end. Governor Okpebholo described the fallen general as a symbol of sacrifice and dedication,…

Stakeholders from the water sector, civil society, and labour organisations have converged on Ibadan for a one-day training on legislative bill drafting aimed at advancing water justice in Ekiti, Oyo, and Lagos states. The training, organised by the Ecumenical Water Network Nigeria under its project, “Voices for Water Justice in Ekiti, Lagos and Oyo States of Nigeria,” took place at the Conference Hall of the Institute of Church and Society. It brought together union leaders, policy advocates, and water sector experts to strengthen advocacy against water privatisation and promote equitable access to water. In his opening remarks, the Director of…

Recent public reactions describing the current situation within the Ijaw nation as a setback reflect a deep and growing concern among our people. These voices must not be ignored or dismissed. They represent the conscience of a people committed to justice, order, and collective dignity. The strength of the Ijaw nation has always rested on unity, respect for due process, and strict adherence to our constitutional and institutional frameworks. All stakeholders: political leaders, traditional rulers, business leaders, youth constituencies, women leaders, and community voices, bear a collective responsibility to safeguard the integrity and credibility of the Ijaw National Congress (INC)…

PROTOCOLS 1. Our dear leader, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander‑in‑Chief of the Armed Forces, on behalf of the Government of Assured Prosperity and the good people of Bayelsa State, I wholeheartedly welcome you to the Glory of all Lands. 2. We believe firmly that Your Excellency is a friend of Bayelsa State, and, judging by the multitude gathered here to express their gratitude and love, we are confident that you will recognise the depth of our appreciation for taking time from your congested schedule to inaugurate these landmark projects. You are, indeed, a fitting witness to history. 3. …

…inaugurates key projects in Bayelsa President Bola Tinubu assured on Friday that his administration would defeat terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria. He made this assurance during a one-day working visit to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where he commissioned several significant legacy projects. Speaking at a town hall meeting following the inauguration ceremony, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of democracy’s dividends reaching the people. He highlighted the collaborative spirit between the federal and state governments, stating, “Development advances further, faster, when the federal government and the state government work in partnership and towards a shared purpose.” Among the inaugurated projects was a…

Nearly three years after the deadline for its expected adoption, Edo State’s roadmap for integrating the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, the State Action Plan (SAP), remains unsigned on the desk of Governor Monday Okpebholo.As of April 2026, this critical framework, designed to domesticate United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, is gathering dust while over a dozen other Nigerian states have already implemented similar plans.Advocates, including the Journalists for Peace Network and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-Nigeria), are highlighting the significant cost of this “Edo Delay.” They argue that the unsigned SAP represents a missed opportunity for…

…threatens boycott of his Briefings The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, to retract and apologise over a controversial remark directed at Channels Television journalist, Seun Okinbaloye, warning that failure to do so could lead to a boycott of the minister’s media engagements. IBAN, the umbrella body representing independent broadcast stations across the country, expressed concern over comments allegedly made by the minister during a live media chat on Channels Television on Friday, April 3, 2026. According to the association, Wike had reacted to Okinbaloye’s interviewing…

The Commission of Inquiry set up by Anambra State Government to investigate the crisis surrounding the chieftaincy stool of Eze-Uzu Awka has commenced public hearing. The Commission, headed by a former Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Peter Obidigwe, began the public hearing after receiving memoranda and written submissions from various groups, kindred and villages in Awka. The hearing, held at the Amphitheatre, Lighthouse, Awka, was attended by representatives of Chief Austin Ndigwe and Obi Gibson Nwosu, kingmakers from both sides, Otochalu Nkwelle Awka, Ndi Nkwelle Awka, Ndi Agulu Awka, Ndi Ozo Agulu Awka, as well as individuals, including Prof…

The recently announced APC nomination fees raise serious questions about the future of democratic participation in Nigeria. At ₦200 million (approximately $130,000) for the presidency, ₦150 million ($97,000) for governorship, ₦100 million ($65,000) for the Senate, ₦70 million ($45,000) for the House of Representatives, and ₦20 million ($13,000) for State Assemblies, these fees have moved beyond administrative cost recovery into the realm of exclusion. At a minimum wage of ₦70,000, a Nigerian worker would need 238 years to afford a presidential form and 24 years to afford a State Assembly form. This is not a system designed for participation; it…