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The Edo State Government on Wednesday in Benin unveiled a simplified version of its disability rights law for persons living with disabilities across the 18 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Musa Umar Ikhilor, said the initiative was aimed at strengthening the protection […]

Abuja: Mr Nkemakolam Ukandu, the National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sued the Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, over alleged disobedience to court order. Ukandu, In a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1165/2026 and filed on Thursday, sought an order compelling the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate allegations […]

Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four of the five defendants convicted for their involvement in the 2022 terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State, to death by hanging. Judge Emeka Nwite, in a judgment , held that the Department of State Services (DSS), the prosecution in […]

The Senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko, has expressed optimism that the proposed Malaria Eradication Agency Bill will soon become law, describing it as a major step towards eliminating one of Africa’s deadliest diseases. Speaking with Senate correspondents on Wednesday, Nwoko said the bill, which has already passed through the Senate and is currently […]

Abuja: June 3, 2026 (NAN) The Senate on Wednesday, passed a bill seeking for establishment of National Agency for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria and other related matters. The passage of the bill for third reading followed consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary) Chaired by Sen. Banigo […]

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday sounded the alarm over the worsening wave of insecurity in Kwara North Senatorial District, warning that persistent killings, kidnappings, attacks on communities, and the prolonged captivity of victims of the Woro massacre have plunged the region into fear and uncertainty. The upper chamber also condemned the recent attack on the […]

The Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa, has pledged the support of the state judiciary for The Nigerian Observer, saying government-owned institutions should patronise and strengthen what belongs to them. Justice Okungbowa gave the assurance when the management of Bendel Newspapers Corporation, BNC, led by its General Manager, Hon. Peter Odiboh, […]

BENIN CITY: Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have recovered the bodies of kidnapped victims from a forest along the Benin-Lagos Expressway. The victims were among those reportedly abducted last month from Iyowa community in Ekiadolor, near Benin City. The recovery followed the arrest of a suspected member of a seven-man kidnapping syndicate said […]

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has hailed the Provost, Edo state College of Education Igueben, Dr Victoria Okojie for rejuvenating the Institution within the shortest period of her appointment. Okpebholo made the commendation while addressing the school management who were on a courtesy visit to Edo Government House on Wednesday in Benin. According to him, […]

Ibadan: The Oyo State House of Assembly on Wednesday called on relevant authorities to intensify efforts to rescue victims of the Oriire Local Government Area abduction. The lawmakers, during the plenary, also rejected suggestions and calls in some quarters urging the state government to negotiate with the terrorists. The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, firmly dismissed […]

Proving yet again that it was a stroke of genius for Atletico Madrid to acquire him on loan from Atalanta back in February, Lookman scored the first goal in the demonstrative 2-1 win over Osasuna. The crucial win at the Estadio El Sadar, spearheaded by Lookman, qualifies his squad for the UEFA Champions League. More […]

BENIN CITY — In a move to foster a digitally skilled workforce and enhance public service delivery, the Edo State Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, led by Hon. Ohimai Ehijimetor, has organised a one-day Staff Onboarding and Capacity Building Workshop titled, “The Future of Work and Digital Literacy.” The training workshop and staff onboarding […]