Friday Olokor

Edo Governor Suspends All Market Unions Over Price Fixing, Extortion Allegations

Governor Okpebholo has suspended all market unions in Edo State, citing extortion, price fixing, and exploitation of farmers and consumers.

3 days ago

Edo Governor Okpebholo Appoints Gani Audu As Chief of Staff

Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Gani Audu as Chief of Staff to help drive reforms in Edo State.

1 week ago

Nigeria Partners World Bank To Accelerate Nationwide Water Availability

FG and World Bank are collaborating on the SURWASH programme, aiming to deliver clean water access to Nigerian households.

1 week ago

Edo Governor Okpebholo Orders Immediate Freeze on State Accounts, Abolishes Ministry of Roads and Bridges

Governor Okpebholo has ordered all Edo State accounts frozen, warning heads of MDAs and banks to comply immediately.

1 week ago

Governor Okpebholo Credits Victory to God, Recalls Encounter With Dead Bat During Electioneering Process

Governor Okpebholo has reflected on election challenges, revealing his reliance on faith and recounting the symbolic encounter with a dead…

1 week ago

Amnesty International Urges FCT Authorities to End Forced Evictions Amid Mass Homelessness

Amnesty International has urged Abuja authorities to halt forced evictions displacing thousands, demanding immediate support for communities rendered homeless

2 weeks ago

Okpebholo Makes First Appointment, Names Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary

Edo governor-elect Okpebholo has appointed Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary, marking the first appointment of his administration.

2 weeks ago

Archbishop Alaba Job: Removal of History From Curriculum Is a Dangerous Decision

Former President of the CBC, Archbishop Job has noted that the removal of History from the curriculum has undermined national…

2 weeks ago

I’m Ready To Surrender, I Have Nothing To Hide, Obaseki Says In Response To Rumours Of Impending EFCC Arrest

Edo Governor Obaseki has said he is not afraid of being arrested by the EFCC, as he has nothing to…

2 weeks ago

APC to Atiku: You Are Africa’s Most Infamous Election Loser

"Make no mistake. Atiku is Africa’s most infamous presidential election loser.” APC National Publicity Secretary Morka said

3 weeks ago

Alleged N3 Trn Theft: CSOs Back Okowa, Say Delta Will Rise Against EFCC

Two human rights organisations have criticised EFCC’s detention of former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, calling it politically motivated and unwarranted.

3 weeks ago

93 Zamfara State Students Stranded in Cyprus, Government Alleges Negligence by Matawalle’s Administration

Zamfara government has blamed Matawalle's administration for the plight of the 93 students stranded in Cyprus over unpaid fees.

3 weeks ago

NASU, SSANU Suspend Strike Over Withheld Salaries, NAAT Vows To Continue Protests

NASU and SSANU have suspended their threatened strike over withheld salaries, urging members to resume work as NAAT protests loom.

3 weeks ago

‘Professor’ Jide Josiah Jisos Found Guilty of Impersonation During 2019 UTME, Faces Six Months In Jail

A Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has sentenced Jide Josiah Jisos to six months for impersonation during the 2019 UTME.

3 weeks ago

Edo Leaders Urge EFCC to Investigate Alleged N1.5 Trillion Misappropriation by Governor Obaseki’s Administration

Political leaders in Edo State have asked the EFCC to investigate outgoing Governor Obaseki for allegedly misappropriating N1.5 trillion.

3 weeks ago

IGP Orders Probe into Alleged Attacks on Delta Community by Suspected Land Grabbers

The IGP has ordered an investigation into alleged violent land grabbing in Delta’s Ogbe-Ozoma community, following serious accusations of police…

3 weeks ago

Timi Frank: Tinubu’s Cost-Cutting Measures Are Superficial, He Should Cut Salaries by 50%

Timi Frank has called Tinubu’s recent cost-cutting measures “superficial,” demanding real cuts and a 50% salary reduction in government.

4 weeks ago

CSN Denounces Abortion Legalisation Efforts, Says It Is ‘Enthroning Culture of Death’

The Catholic Secretariat has condemned moves to expand abortion access, labelling it a threat to human dignity

4 weeks ago

Edwin Clark: Tinubu Administration Running A ‘One-Man Show’, No Basis For Scrapping Ministry Of Niger Delta Affairs

Edwin Clark has protested the scrapping of the Niger Delta Ministry, accusing government of diverting its funds for other commissions

1 month ago

Okpebholo Accuses Obaseki Administration Of Looting Funds, Calls On EFCC, DSS To Investigate

Edo Governor Elect Okpebholo has accused the outgoing administration of looting government funds and properties, calling for investigations

1 month ago