In reaction to recent accusations that he was involved in cult-related activities in Iruekpen, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun, Member representing Esan West, Esan Central, and Igueben Federal Constituency, has issued this press statement. The declaration seeks to unequivocally refute and…
Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, the former Chief of Army Staff, barely survived last Friday’s shooting attack on his convoy in Borno State by suspected Boko Haram fighters. This was disclosed by Borno South Senatorial District politician Senator Ali Ndume during…
The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), brought the case against Victor Ukutt, another defendant, Whoba Ugwunna Ogo (who is allegedly at large), Fidelity Bank Plc, and former Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe for allegedly converting Woobs Resources Limited funds unlawfully.…
Mr. Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, a spokesperson for Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for Edo state’s 2024 governorship election, has alluded to a potential switch to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Emperor Jarret Tenebe, the party chairman, has…
According to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), the Bureau is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards and integrity in public procurement by encouraging accountability, efficiency, and transparency for the country’s progress and…
In a strange development, after an alleged juju fear, Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, shuttered the alternate entry to the pro-chancellor and vice chancellor offices in the administrative building. According to university sources who spoke to Standarddailypress.com,…
Authorities of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), which is owned by Edo State and is located in Ekpoma, Edo State, have been urged to stop protecting Professor Ugbesia Fredrick Igene from being charged with perjury. As a result, the university administration…
Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has pledged to use best procurement methods, appropriate training, and knowledge to turn Nigeria into the Dubai of Africa. When Adedokun signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
By PROF MIKE A.A. OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIARB An earlier version of the following article was mistakenly published, and the portion that addressed the more than 90-day wait in ruling caught my attention. To be clear, the Court of…
Preambles: The World Environment Day (WED) stanza for 2025 has been announced. Its topic is “Beat Plastic Pollution.” However, forestry, biodiversity, and livelihood challenges are more prevalent and topical in the nation’s Edo State. Therefore, a summary of the first…
