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Connecting Communities, Increasing Prosperity Under the leadership of Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa, Edo State will witness an unprecedented transformation of its road infrastructure. Our plan is to connect every community, ensuring that no part of Edo is isolated. By connecting cities, towns and villages through a robust road network, we will unlock new economic opportunities, promote trade and make …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Tinubu arrives in China for state visit Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit. Read more 2. SERAP drags Akpabio and Abbas to court for ‘fixing NASS operational costs’ The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against …

Battle for Edo – PDP faces more problems as key grassroots mobiliser Tunude Ajie resigns In what appears to be another blow to the PDP, High Chief Tunude A. Ajie, a prominent grassroots mobilizer, has officially quit the party. Ajie, who notably served as the Director-General of the 2023 Federal House of Representatives candidacy campaign of Eng. Moses Omo-Ikirodah, cited …

  The Federal Government should create a “special ministry” or agency to take care of the needs of widows in Nigeria, Grace Eisape, a retired judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, advised on Saturday. She also asked state governments to pay stipends to widows, while efforts should be made to give women access to lawyers who can defend …

Edo Guber Showdown: APC’s explosive ward-to-ward campaign lights up Ugoneki By Sediq Mutari In a powerful display of political dominance, the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues its relentless campaign from ward to ward in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of ​​Edo State. Led by the formidable Director-General, Senator Mathew Uroghide, the campaign is galvanizing support for the party’s candidates as the …

Mohammed Salah was Liverpool’s best player in their 3-0 Premier League win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Salah scored one goal and provided two assists for Luis Diaz to secure a fantastic win over the Red Devils at their home. It was Salah’s 12th goal in 15 appearances against United. Liverpool maintained their perfect start under new …

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 2-0 in La Liga at the Bernabeu on Sunday night. The French forward, who joined the Spanish champions this season, scored his first goal in the 67th minute before converting a penalty in the 75th minute. Also Read: We all make mistakes, Ighalo backs Osimhen over Napoli situation …

Empowering Edo Youth Through Sports: A Vision for a Brighter Future Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa are committed to unleashing the full potential of Edo youths through the power of sports. Harnessing their energy and enthusiasm, they aim to foster unity, promote community development and create opportunities for growth and success. With a shared passion for youth …

Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has backed struggling Victor Osimhen to come back stronger after the unfortunate drama surrounding his transfer from Napoli. Osimhen failed to secure a deal before the European transfer window deadline, with his planned move to Chelsea falling through at the last minute. The Napoli striker is currently out of favour at the Serie A …

    Erelu Modupe Martins, a former deputy governorship candidate in Ondo State and a former women leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), has publicly denounced the recent unlawful termination of her post as senior legislative assistant to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Erelu Martins, who also served as Deputy Director, Special Duty II for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s …