By Isaac Eranga , Edo Indigenous Journalist   Benin City – The Businesses and Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BSHF) in Edo State has hailed the emerging partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a turning point that will eliminate misunderstandings and abrupt raids on legitimate hotel businesses. Speaking on behalf of the Forum, Chairman, Chief Omogiade Edokpolo described the development as a “new era of trust and collaboration,” stressing that the cooperation will ensure hotel owners no longer feel targeted without justification. “We have in the past experienced raids that sometimes occurred without prior engagement or clear understanding of our operations. These actions, though within the EFCC’s mandate, often created fear and disrupted genuine businesses,” Chief Edokpolo said.  “With this new partnership, we are confident that such misunderstandings will become a thing of the past. Our members can now operate in a safe and predictable environm...

 The Fruit of the Spirit and Falulu Fohalowo: Synergy of Christian  Values and Nias Culture in Character Education for Teenagers Niat Hati Waruwu1*, Etika Merlin Gea2 , Wira Zai3 1-3Christian Religious Education Study Program of the Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Ekumene Jakarta, Indonesia *Coressponding Author: niathatiwaruwu@sttekumene.ac.id1*, etikamergea@sttekumene.ac.id2,  wirasusantizai@sttekumene.ac.id3 Abstract This article aims to examine the synergy between the values of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22– 23) and the cultural values of Falulu Fohalowo from the people of Nias as a basis in the formation of the  character of today's Christian youth. This research uses a literature study method by examining various  sources such as the Bible, theological literature, books, and relevant scientific articles. The results of the  study show that the Fruit of the Spirit emphasizes inner transformation through the development of  love, joy, peace, patie...

By Isaac Eranga, Edo Indigenous Journalist The Edo State Chapter of the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has joined the national body and other State chapters in celebrating the coalition’s 25th anniversary, expressing deep appreciation and heartfelt acknowledgment of its remarkable contributions to advancing quality education across Nigeria. Speaking at a special commemorative gathering in Benin City, the Edo State Coordinator- Ronke Ojeikere commended CSACEFA’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education for every child.  According to Ronke Ojeikere, "over the past twenty-five years, CSACEFA has evolved into a dynamic coalition that amplifies the voices of civil society organizations, strengthens accountability systems, and promotes citizens’ engagement in education governance". She said the Edo Chapter acknowledged that CSACEFA’s coordinated advocacy, policy dialogues, and community int...

Culled from tvcnews.tv Dr. Samuel Okpuku of NDDC The Niger Delta Development Commission , NDDC , has demanded a retraction and apology from the Punch and Daily Times newspapers over an alleged coup rumour against the Federal Republic of Nigeria . The Commission’s Legal Counsel, ADEDIPE AND ADEDIPE Legal Practitioners , in a strongly worded letter signed by Chief Ayodeji Adedipe , SAN , demanded that The Punch, the Daily Times and others retract the offensive and false publication and tender an unreserved public apology. Adedipe said the report, “falsely alleged that Dr Samuel Ogbuku , Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), was arrested by military intelligence for allegedly co-sponsoring a failed coup plot against President Tinubu . “The publication further claimed, without any factual or evidential basis, that Dr Ogbuku transferred funds from NDDC contracts to finance an alleged coup plot. These allegations are entirely false, malicious, and defamatory.”...

By Fred Itus The recent attempt to romanticize the so-called “re-enactment of Obaseki’s education reforms” is not only misleading but also a desperate attempt to whitewash the failures of an administration that left behind a trail of disillusionment, deceit, and betrayal among Edo teachers. The ongoing narrative, deliberately sponsored and amplified by a few individuals nostalgic about the past government, seeks to misinform the public and distort the truth about the state of education in Edo. But facts, as always, are sacred and cannot be buried under political propaganda. It is important to set the records straight: the Obaseki-led government did not reform education - it weaponized it for political survival. What was branded as “innovation” was, in fact, a carefully packaged illusion that crushed the hopes of hundreds of young Edo teachers who were lured into the system without proper employment letters, pension benefits, or confirmation of their civil service status for more than t...

By Fred Itua In a political and economic landscape where debt accumulation has become a norm, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State is quietly scripting a new narrative; one anchored on prudence, discipline, and purposeful leadership. His administration is redefining what is possible when integrity meets strategy in governance. The Debt Management Office (DMO) recent release, shows that Edo State’s domestic debt has dropped significantly from ₦113 billion in December 2024 to ₦80 billion by June 2025, while foreign debt has reduced from $383 million to $337 million. This rare achievement did not come through new loans, bailouts, or federal interventions; it came through careful management, transparent spending, and strategic prioritization. In less than a year in office, Governor Okpebholo has demonstrated that progress does not depend on reckless borrowing, but on sound economic thinking and disciplined governance. The governor’s stewardship has shifted the state’s fiscal trajectory...

Edo State Governor , Senator Monday Okpebholo , has pledged the State Government’s full support to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in its efforts to curb vandalism and regulate scrap and scavenging activities across the State. The Governor made the commitment on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the new NSCDC Commandant, Edo State Command, Commandant Akintayo Saidi Ayinla , at the Government House in Benin City , the State capital. Governor Okpebholo, during the visit, extended his condolences to the NSCDC over the passing of the late Commandant Gbenga Agun Joseph , describing the news of his death as a shock. Okpebholo said: "Let me welcome you to Government House this morning and, first of all, condole with you once again on the passing of our friend and brother, your predecessor. Having said that, I want to welcome you back to Edo. With the information I have before me, you are not new to the State. So, I can say that you are a son of the soil.”  Addressin...