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OKPEBHOLO GREETS EDO WORKERS, REELS OUT LABOUR MILESTONES, PLEDGES SUSTAINED WELFARE COMMITMENT Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Friday expressed deep appreciation to labour leaders across the state for their steadfast support and constructive engagement with his administration, describing the relationship between organised labour and the Edo State Government as a model of productive partnership rooted in mutual respect. Speaking at the 2026 Workers' Day celebration held in Benin City, Governor Okpebholo paid tribute to the working men and women whose daily contributions continue to drive the development of Edo State. Represented by his deputy, Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa, Governor Okpebholo said, "I am very delighted to join the hardworking men and women of Edo State on this special occasion of Workers' Day 2026," he said. "Today, we celebrate the men and women whose daily efforts keep our state moving forward. From teachers to health workers, civil servants,...

U.S. Congressman,  Moore Accuses President Tinubu Over Alleged  Persecution Of Christian   Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has advanced a State Department funding bill that would impose strict conditions on security assistance to Nigeria, citing ongoing violence against Christian communities. U.S. Congressman Riley Moore accused the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing to address what he described as escalating persecution, particularly in the Middle Belt where attacks have been linked to ethnic militias, criminal gangs, and jihadist terrorist groups. “This bill takes serious steps to address this crisis,” Moore said, adding that the United States “will not turn a blind eye to the brutal persecution of our Nigerian brothers and sisters in Christ.” The legislation requires Nigeria to show measurable progress in tackling violence, prosecuting perpetrators, and supporting displaced communities before aid is released...

PDP Faction Loses As Supreme Court Cancels Ibadan Convention The Supreme Court on Thursday, April 30 has canceled the national convention the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. The convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, produced the Tanimu Turaki, SAN-led factional national executives of the party. The Ibadan convention had been the subject of protracted legal disputes prior to the Supreme Court’s verdict. More so, the exercise was conducted amid subsisting court orders restraining the party from proceeding with the gathering. A Federal High Court had earlier barred the convention, citing breaches of the party’s constitution and the failure to comply with due process, including unresolved disputes arising from state congresses. The court also noted that certain aspirants were excluded from the process, rendering it defective. Despite the order, the convention went ahead, prompting further litiga...

Ibrahim Kabir Masari: The Quiet Force Powering Stability, Loyalty, And Grassroots Strength In Nigeria’s Politics By Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, PhD In politics, the most consequential figures are not always the most visible. Some operate beyond the glare of headlines, shaping outcomes through trust, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to results. Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari belongs to this rare class, a quiet force whose influence within the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is both significant and steadily consequential. From his vantage point within Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Masari has built a reputation as a dependable operator, trusted with sensitive assignments and known for delivering them with precision, honesty, and without distortion. In a political environment where competing interests can easily blur intent, such reliability is not just valuable; it is indispensable. This trust is rooted in more than pr...

Ibrahim Kabir Masari: The Quiet Force Powering Stability, Loyalty, and Grassroots Strength In Nigeria’s Politics By Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, PhD In politics, the most consequential figures are not always the most visible. Some operate beyond the glare of headlines, shaping outcomes through trust, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to results. Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari belongs to this rare class, a quiet force whose influence within the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is both significant and steadily consequential. From his vantage point within Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Masari has built a reputation as a dependable operator, trusted with sensitive assignments and known for delivering them with precision, honesty, and without distortion. In a political environment where competing interests can easily blur intent, such reliability is not just valuable; it is indispensable. This trust is rooted in more than pr...

Delta Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Removal Of 19-Year-Old Girl’s Womb By Editor  The police have arrested two suspected human trafficking operatives in connection with the alleged removal of the womb of a 19-year-old girl in a disturbing case of gender-based violence and organ trafficking. Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, made the disclosure on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, during the Command’s first quarter press briefing, where he outlined operational achievements from February to date. According to a report filed on April 3, 2026, at about 5:30pm., a woman from Ekpan community in Uvwie local government area raised alarm after her teenage daughter returned home in a visibly deteriorated state of health. The victim, who had been residing with her father in Okpaka, reportedly visited her mother in Ekpan, where concerns about her condition prompted questioning. In her account, the 19-year-old said that in September 2025, she and two friends were introduced ...

High Court Orders MTN, Airtel To Restore Airtime Lending Services  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin     The Federal High Court has issued interim injunctions to MTN and Airtel to restore airtime lending services and restraining the enforcement of the contentious regulations introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The FCCPC had introduced the controversial Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional (DEON) Consumer Lending Regulations in 2025, prompting the legal action.   The rulings, delivered in Lagos and Abuja, restored services relied upon by millions of Nigerians and offered relief to licensed Value Added Service providers caught in the dispute. In Lagos, Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa, on April 15, 2026, granted four interim injunctions in suit marked FHC/L/CS/760/2026, filed by the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPA) against the FCCPC.   The court restrained the commission, i...