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Gov Okpebholo Pledges N41 Million For Edo Returnees From South Africa By Editor  Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has pledged N1 million to each Edo indigene evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, saying the money will help them secure accommodation and rebuild their lives. The governor made the announcement on Monday while receiving the returnees at the Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City. He said the state government would also provide soft loans to enable the returnees to start businesses and reintegrate into society.  "Your success begins today. Many of you possess knowledge and skills in different areas. Once you identify what you want to do, come to us. We will give you a soft loan to start with because we want you to fully reintegrate into society," Okpebholo said. He added that each returnee would receive N1 million within 24 hours to help with accommodation.  "Between now and tomorrow, you will receive that money...

EBS Earns Wide Commendation For Live Coverage, Expert Analysis Of Edo LG Election ...As Rights Group, Residents Urge Station To Sustain Standard The Edo Broadcasting Service, EBS, under the leadership of the Acting Managing Director, Festus Alenkhe, has received widespread commendation for its comprehensive live coverage and incisive analysis of the just-concluded Local Government elections in Edo State. Throughout the election day, EBS TV provided uninterrupted real-time updates from polling units and collation centres across the 18 local government areas, ensuring that viewers across the state and beyond were kept abreast of developments as they unfolded. In a bid to deepen public understanding of the electoral process, the station also featured erudite university lecturers, political analysts and governance experts in its studio. The scholars provided top-notch commentary, context and analysis of the election throughout the day, a development that was widely applauded by...

  NANS To Shutdown  MTN, MultiChoice, Stanbic IBTC Bank Over Killing Of Nigerians In SA By Editor  The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a nationwide protest against South African interests, threatening to shut down the operations of MTN and MultiChoice while urging Nigerians to close their accounts with Stanbic IBTC Bank. According to the student leader, the planned action is in response to South Africa’s treatment of Nigeria and Nigerians. He said NANS is prepared to mobilise students across the country to ensure the protest is carried out. “We are going to shut down MTN and MultiChoice. We will force Nigerians to close their accounts with Stanbic IBTC Bank,” the NANS President lamented.

EFCC Arraigns Miyetti Allah Head Bodejo Over Alleged $2.33m Money Laundering By Editor  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, before Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged fraud. Bello Bodejo was arraigned on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering to the tune of $2.33 million. At the day’s proceedings, the prosecution counsel, Wahab Shittu, drew the attention of the court to a 12-count charge application dated June 24, 2026 and filed June 25, 2026, urging the court to allow the defendant to take his plea, to which the judge granted his request. He pleaded not guilty to the charges, following which the prosecution counsel, Shittu, asked the court for a trial date and for the defendant to be remanded in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service. Counsel for the defence, Ahmed Raji, however, prayed the court to admit his client to bail i...

Why Nigerians Must Realign Their Interest: The Case of Local Government Elections Local Government Elections in Nigeria are not popular. And that is the problem.With less than about 24 hours to the LG elections in Edo State, the silence on the streets is telling. Radio jingles are few, voter education is minimal, and many citizens are not even aware that an election is happening.  This apathy directly translates to low interest, low turnout, and ultimately, weak representation. It is a clear indication that Edo State citizens, and by extension Nigerians, have not yet fully aligned with the process that drives grassroots development. "We are looking in the wrong direction. Most of the national conversation, media coverage, and public energy is focused on Presidential, Governorship, National and State House of Assembly elections. Those elections matter. But the election that brings democracy closest to the people to your street, your market, your primary health center is...

GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO MOURNS ARCHBISHOP AUGUSTINE AKUBEZE, CONDOLES CATHOLIC FAITHFUL Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, describing his passing as a painful loss to the Christian community, Edo State and Nigeria. Governor Okpebholo, in a condolence message, said the late Archbishop devoted his life to the service of God and humanity, leaving behind an enduring legacy of faith, compassion, integrity and selfless leadership. The Governor noted that Archbishop Akubeze distinguished himself as a humble shepherd and courageous advocate for justice, peace and good governance throughout his ministry, both as Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City and as former President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria. "Archbishop Akubeze was a man of deep faith, wisdom and uncommon humility. He dedicated his life to serving God and up...