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Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 42-year-old, Ogbole Henry, for alleged possession of arms and ammunition. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Benin City, said the suspect was arrested by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol Team. Yamu said the operatives were on routine patrol along the Benin-Lagos Road by “Evil Forest” when they intercepted a commercial bus en route from Lagos to Benin. He said other passengers on board were profiled and released to continue their journey. He added…

The Edo State Government has successfully repatriated an indigene, Godstime Uwoghiren, who has been battling life-threatening health complications after allegedly being poisoned in Burkina Faso. Uwoghiren, who was said to have been poisoned out of jealousy for purchasing a motorcycle, had been struggling with paralysis and deteriorating health for over three years before Governor Monday Okpebholo intervened to secure his return. According to the Director-General of the Edo State Migration Agency, Lucky Agazumah, the matter was first brought to the agency’s attention four months ago, prompting the governor to act swiftly in collaboration with the Nigerian Embassy. Uwoghiren arrived at…

The Nigerian oil and gas sector has long been described as both the backbone of the economy and the epicenter of its governance challenges. Within this space, Bala Maijama’a Wunti has emerged as a familiar figure, having spent decades inside the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its subsidiaries. His career highlights the recurring tension between reformist ambition and the structural constraints of Nigeria’s most strategic industry. Wunti’s work first drew attention when he headed NNPC’s Efficiency Unit, where he introduced a corporate-wide framework to curb waste and improve accountability. Later, as Business Adviser to the Group Managing…

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has embarked on annual leave, DAILY POST has learnt. Ebonyi State House of Assembly yesterday gave effect to a letter transmitting executive powers to Her Excellency, Princess Patricia Obila, who has been discharging her duties as the Acting Governor since the Governor proceeded on annual leave. It was gathered that this is in compliance with section 190 (1) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. Meanwhile, the Acting Governor of Ebonyi State, Princess Patricia Obila, has highlighted the potential of irrigation to significantly enhance crop yields and contribute to…

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, was full of praise for the duo of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, following their 2-0 win over Athletic Club in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The two forwards combined twice to give the Gunners all three points in Bilbao. Arteta’s men did not have one of their best games, with Viktor Gyokeres spurning their best chances and Eberechi Eze ineffectual on the left wing. Martinelli and Trossard were then introduced late in the second half for Gyokeres and Eze. Trossard sent Martinelli through to make it 1-0, before Martinelli returned the favoure for the…

Retired and serving judges in Ogun State have asserted that the remuneration of judicial officers should be increased regularly, rather than occasionally or arbitrarily, stressing that true well-being is sustained, not sporadic. The judges also decried inadequate funding and poor infrastructure, noting that although the judiciary is the third and co-equal arm of government, it is often treated as an afterthought. They made these remarks on Tuesday at the Ogun State 2025 Judges’ Conference, themed “Judicial Officers’ Well-Being,” held at the Judicial Complex in Abeokuta, the state capital. In her welcome address, the Ogun State Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu,…

The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot, has made a passionate appeal to Governor Umo Eno to recruit more staff into the state judiciary. Obot made the appeal during the opening of the 2025/2026 Legal Year in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, stating that the call had become necessary due to the rapidly depleting number of judiciary staff through retirement and, in some cases, death. The chief judge, who commended the governor for recently approving the recruitment of 1,000 judiciary staff, noted that the number would not fully fill the gap, as the ministry had already lost about…

There is palpable tension in Warri, Delta State, as one person was reportedly shot dead on Tuesday evening amid renewed hostilities between the Ijaw and Itsekiri. At the time of filing this report, gunfire could still be heard across Warri. Residents, including both Itsekiri and Ijaw youths, were fleeing in panic, while the police were reportedly absent from the scene. The Ijaw youths claimed the victim was their kinsman and alleged that he was shot by an Itsekiri counterpart. The incident follows accusations by the Ijaw youths that policemen from the Warri Area Command pulled down billboards commemorating the 10th…

Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo has highlighted three areas where President Bola Tinubu has made progress in managing Nigeria’s economy. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Adebayo said: “It’s obvious that the economy that President Buhari left was a poorly managed economy, and was an emergency room patient. Like any emergency room patient, the road to recovery will be a good diagnosis by the doctor. So if the doctor is able to know what is the reason why you are ill, he will be able to put you on a solid path…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to mandate the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to develop a framework for the independent financing of local government legislatures. The House also called on the governor to support council autonomy and ensure the training of councillors on financial management. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Mr Ganiu Sanni (Kosofe I) at Tuesday’s plenary, which was presided over by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Commenting on the motion, Obasa emphasised the need for the financial independence of local government legislatures to strengthen grassroots democracy and governance. The…