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APC, PDP bicker over South-South summit

Punch · July 4, 2025

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress on Friday exchanged words over the APC South-South Summit holding on Saturday (today) in Benin, the state capital. APC governors and leaders from the zone are...

[JUST IN] 2027: South-South APC endorses Tinubu, four govs for re-election

Punch · July 5, 2025

The All Progressives Congress South-South zone, on Saturday, rose from its zonal stakeholders meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, with a resolution to adopt President Bola Tinubu as the zone’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027...

ICC junk Duterte plea to disqualify 2 of judges hearing his case

Cebu Daily News · July 5, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — All the 18 elected judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) concurred in rejecting former President Rodrigo Duterte’s plea to disqualify two of the judges hearing his crimes against humanity case because his arguments...

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All 18 ICC judges junk Duterte plea as wrong, untenable and dilatory

Inquirer · July 6, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — All the 18 elected judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) concurred in rejecting former President Rodrigo Duterte’s plea to disqualify two of the judges hearing his crimes against humanity case because his arguments...

Oshiomhole to Okpebholo: Probe Obaseki now — he must come out of hiding for questioning

The Cable · July 11, 2025

Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, has called on Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, to investigate Godwin Obaseki, immediate past governor of the state. Oshiomhole, also a former governor of the state and Obaseki’s predecessor, made...

Edo boosts healthcare delivery across three senatorial districts

The Guardian (Nigeria) · July 5, 2025

In a decisive step towards strengthening the healthcare delivery system in Edo State, the Director General of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC), Dr Mrs Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, has organised a one-day high-impact training session...

UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications

Daily Trust · July 10, 2025

Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...

Non-oil exports jump 78% amid data gap concerns

Punch · July 4, 2025

Nigeria’s non-oil export value in the first quarter of 2025 was N3.17tn, extending an upward streak since Q4 2023. Stakeholders laud this performance, but they are bothered that data gaps continue to plague the sector’s assessment and tame the...

Maritime Hub: FG unveils strategy to complete nine seaports, modernise existing ports

The Guardian (Nigeria) · July 5, 2025

As part of efforts to reduce delays at seaports, boost investors’ confidence, and reposition Nigeria as a regional maritime hub, the Federal Government through its new National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy has pledged to facilitate the quick...

Julius Berger Reaffirms Resilience, Long-Term Value

This Day · July 4, 2025

Sunday Ehigiator In a year marked by global economic shifts and domestic fiscal adjustments, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has once again positioned itself as a cornerstone of stability and performance in Nigeria’s infrastructure sector. At its 2025...

United States (U.S.) Government Supports Regional Emergency Management Strengthening

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN- APO Group) Today the first cohort of the Regional Public Health Emergency Management Training graduated in Abuja. The intermediate level training was hosted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) in...

Keyamo Sets To Launch Enugu Air Monday

New Telegraph · July 5, 2025

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, will on Monday, officially launch the Enugu State government-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air. Saturday Telegraph reports that the launch ceremony will take place at the Akanu...

Edo records 28 deaths from Lassa fever, diphtheria, yellow fever

Daily Trust ·

The Edo State Government has confirmed 28 deaths from outbreaks of Lassa fever, diphtheria and yellow fever across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, disclosed this yesterday in Benin while briefing journalists on the...

Edo Youth Parliament Lauds Okpebholo’s N1bn Interest-Free Loan Programme, Says Move Will Tackle Restiveness

Daily Independent · July 4, 2025

1 BENIN – The Edo Youth Parliament Speaker, Right Honourable Fawaz Muhammad, has declared that the N1 billion interest-free loan programme launched by the state government, would help reduce restiveness among the youths in the state. Mohammad...

Keyamo Confirms Date For Enugu Air Launch

Naija News · July 5, 2025

The Minister disclosed that the event will take place at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport. In a statement released by the airline, Enugu Air will commence its operations with a fleet of three Embraer jets from the E170 and E190 series. It...

Edo Confirms Dengue Fever Outbreak, 86 Cases Recorded

Information Nigeria · July 5, 2025

The Edo State Government has confirmed an outbreak of dengue fever, with 86 cases reported across the state. This adds to the region’s growing health burden, including Lassa fever, yellow fever, monkeypox, and diphtheria. During a press briefing...

Ighodalo accepts S’Court verdict, decries ‘robbery’, betrayal of Edo people’s trust

The Guardian (Nigeria) · July 11, 2025

• Verdict marks fresh chapter for Edo, says Okpebholo • Tinubu, Wike, Abiodun, others hail victory, task Edo gov, Ighodalo • Judgment threat to Nigeria’s democracy, says former gov Obaseki • PLAC seeks law to delay swearing-in until poll cases end...

Full List Of Countries Tinubu Has Travelled To Since 2023

Naija News · July 4, 2025

However, the frequency and perceived cost of these travels have drawn criticism from opposition voices and concerned Nigerians, especially against the backdrop of rising economic hardship at home. Naija News understands that among the most vocal...

PIND appoints Daibo as executive director

Punch · July 9, 2025

The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta has announced the appointment of Sam Ogbemi Daibo as its new Executive Director. A statement from the organisation on Wednesday stated that Daibo, a development strategist and seasoned...