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The Member Representing Esan Central, Esan West, and Igueben Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Marcus I. Onobun (KSC) has in the spirit of solidarity, extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the newly inaugurated Commissioners, Chairmen, and Members of various Executive Boards in Edo State. The Member expressed joy over the success of the inauguration ceremony while urging the newly inaugurated state appointees to serve with integrity and to uphold the highest level of transparency and accountability in the discharge of their responsibilities. Details of his message below: "I write to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your recent inauguration into your esteemed roles in Edo State. Your appointments reflect your outstanding dedication, competence, and passion for public service, qualities that will drive transformative progress in our state.   "Under the dynamic leadership of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, you have been entrusted with critical responsibiliti...

The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has pledged stronger collaboration between the Ministry of Steel Development and the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial growth and unlock the full potential of the nation’s mining and steel sectors. Prince Audu made the pledge while delivering his Ministerial Address at the 10th Edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Abuja, with the theme “Nigeria Mining: From Progress to Global Relevance.” He commended the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, for the bold reforms undertaken in the sector, which have strengthened transparency, improved oversight, and contributed to the nation’s GDP growth. The Minister outlined the progress made by the Ministry of Steel Development over the past two years, noting that the Ministry is targeting the production of 10 million tonnes of liquid steel by 2030 and the creation of ove...

By Tunde Rahman. Long before President Bola Tinubu decided on Vice President Kashim Shettima, who turned 59 last week, as his running mate in the last presidential election, both of them had first collaborated across boundaries and different political parties several years ago to the present, when they are working together at the helm of Nigerian affairs. President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima continue to march on in harmony and deep partnership. Their relationship is borne of mutual respect and trust and fired by patriotic zeal and the need to promote democracy, good governance, and economic development. That bond has continued to wax stronger. I do not feign any knowledge regarding the exact time the two leaders encountered each other. It’s on record, however, that both worked together, alongside other like minds, to merge the legacy parties that eventually formed the APC in 2014. Indeed, the torchbearers of the merger were President Tinubu – leading the defunct Action Congress...

  In September 2024, President Tinubu approved the award of a contract worth $117.83 million and N28.43 billion for the procurement of tractors, machinery, spare parts and other agricultural equipment for the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM). The contract included signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American firm John Deere to supply Nigeria with approximately 2,000 tractors annually over the next five years, with the first batch now delivered.  The agricultural equipment launched by Tinubu under the programme include: 2000 tractors  9,072 implements 500 80HP tractor 2 wheel drive 500 80HP tractor 4 wheel drive 500 90HP 2 wheel drive 500 90HP 4 wheel drive 58 Disc Ploughs 330 Disc Harrows 174 Disc Ridgers 294 Tractor Trailers 84 Seed Drills 64 800 L Boom Sprayers 10 Combine Harvesters 2533 Sets of Spare Parts - Nigerian Affairs Journal

  In a compelling recent interview, Dele Alake..veteran journalist and Minister of Solid Minerals Development,defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's legacy in the historic June 12, 1993 elections. Responding to claims by former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, who alleged that Tinubu supported the annulment of the election, Alake dismissed the statement as “historically dishonest” and “blatant falsehood.” Alake, a first-hand participant in the events that shaped Nigeria’s democratic struggle, recalled how Tinubu was among the earliest and most active defenders of MKO Abiola’s presidential mandate. From his central role in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) primaries,where he was instrumental in persuading Atiku Abubakar to step down for Abiola,to leading protest planning, fundraising, and logistical coordination, Tinubu's contributions were pivotal. He emphasized that Tinubu was on the ground immediately after the election annulment, organizing civil resistance and protest act...

  On June 17, 2025, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) welcomed the Managing Director of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Hon. Mark Okoye II, on a working visit to the Program Director/Chief Executive, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi. The visit signals a major step forward for the South East — Nigeria’s industrial powerhouse and a key gas-producing region — as it prepares to adopt Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to drive economic growth. Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu] , GCFR, the South East is set to embrace cleaner, cheaper, and more sustainable energy to power its industries and communities.

  Abuja, June 18, 2025 – The Nigerian Senate has screened and confirmed Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey as the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), alongside six other nominees as commissioners, paving the way for the commission to conduct the upcoming local government elections scheduled for August 9, 2025. The confirmation followed a thorough screening process during Tuesday’s plenary session, where the Senate reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  The newly confirmed RSIEC members are: Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey – Chairman   Mr. Lezaasi Lenee Torbira – Member   Professor Arthur Nwafor – Member   Professor Godfrey Woke Mbudiogha – Member   Professor (Dame) Joyce Akaninwor – Member   Dr. (Mrs) Olive A. Bruce – Member   Professor Chidi Halliday – Member The appointments come at a critical time as RSIEC prepares to organize credible, f...

Yesterday, badly behaved children set the social media agog over a trivial and baseless issue of a clear case of printer’s devil, where a banner originally meant to read “workshop” was mistakenly printed as “worshop”. This minor error, which would ordinarily be overlooked by any reasonable person, was suddenly elevated to political discourse by loyalists of our modern-day Sanballats, Tobiahs, and Geshems in Edo political space.  For the record, the stakeholders’ sensitization workshop was aimed at exposing the commendable programs and projects of governor  Monday Okpebholo and this was held in May. Again, and for the records, the event was not only well-attended, but also very impactful and widely praised by academic eggheads who attended the successful workshop.  However, mischief makers and enemies of progress blurred the date on the banner they exhumed from the archives for want of nothing against the governor and circulated the outdated image by latching on the typogr...

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, to immediately arrest killer herders who perpetrated the heinous killing of over 100 people in Yelewata community in Benue State. President Tinubu gave the directive while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Markudi. The meeting included the Secretary to the Federal Government, George Akume, Traditional Rulers, and former Governors of the state. The governors of Kwara, Imo, Kogi, Plateau, Ondo, and Nasarawa also attended the meeting. President Tinubu called out the Inspector General of Police to know why arrests have not been made. "How come no one has been arrested for committing this heinous crime in Yelewata. Inspector General of Police, where are the arrests? The criminals must be arrested immediately," President Tinubu said. He urged the heads of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NI...

The chief of staff to the edo APC state Chairman, Comr. Sunny Ekpetika has congratulated Muslim faithful all over the world on the occasion of this year's 2025 Eid Al-Adha celebrations. The Edo state secretary recovery committee Ekpetika, in his goodwill message, emphasizes the need for the good people of Edo State and Nigeria at large to imbibe the spirit of togetherness. Ekpetika stressed that Nigerians must recognize themselves as brothers and sisters from the same heritage, quoting the African proverb, "A family tie is like a tree, it can bend but can not break." He urged Muslim faithful to offer prayers for the unity, peace, and progress of Edo State and the nation at large during and after the celebration. Ekpetika commended religious leaders for promoting religious tolerance and mutual respect among Nigerians. The Chief of Staff encouraged Muslims to put into practice the noble teachings of Islam, fearing God in their daily activities to create a better society. He...

  Over the weekend, the red carpet of national transformation was rolled out as Senator Saliu Mustapha joined fellow lawmakers in a high-powered delegation led by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to mark a significant moment in Nigeria’s infrastructural journey. The occasion? The official commissioning of the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway—a landmark project unveiled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as part of his two-year anniversary in office. This coastal superhighway isn’t just a road—it’s a bold statement of intent. A declaration that the era of talking is over, and the age of tangible development is here. Stretching across key economic zones, the highway is set to reshape transportation, logistics, trade, and tourism in Nigeria for generations to come. Senator Saliu Mustapha, Turaki of Ilorin and a respected voice in the Senate, stood tall at the ceremony, reaffirming his commitment to progressive policies that uplift every Nigerian. >...

Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has released a groundbreaking new book titled ‘The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria's Petroleum Subsidy Fraud’.  This powerful exposé provides the most authoritative account yet of Nigeria’s multi-trillion-naira fuel subsidy scandal, unraveling the inner workings of one of the country’s most pervasive financial crimes. Drawing from his firsthand experience as a key investigator on the EFCC’s special team that probed the 2012 subsidy fraud, Bawa reveals the staggering scale, complexity, and audacity of the schemes used to siphon public funds under the guise of fuel subsidy payments. His insider narrative chronicles how billions of naira were recovered and several culprits brought to justice, while also shedding light on how entrenched corruption allowed the fraud to flourish for years. In the book, published by CableBooks, an imprint of Cable Media & Publishing Ltd, Bawa...

  Power is a tool for development, meant to uplift society and drive progress. However, in Africa, some leaders crave power without assuming the responsibilities that come with it. Unfortunately, this trend manifests strongly in Nigeria, where politicians have remained in power for decades without any significant impact on the people. Some leaders, particularly from Cross River State, have held office for 16 years or more yet continue to scheme and manipulate their way into retaining power despite offering nothing new or transformative.   These leaders mirror the political strongmen and dictators that have long plagued the continent. Among them is President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, who has now joined the infamous club of African sit-tight leaders.   It is both disheartening and shocking that President Paul Kagame has been nominated by his political party to contest Rwanda’s forthcoming presidential elections for another seven years—after already serving as Preside...

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, on his milestone 60th birthday on June 3.    The President joins family, friends and associates in celebrating an accomplished energy professional whose distinguished career has been defined by transformative and visionary leadership in our country's oil and gas industry.    Before becoming GCEO of NNPC Limited in April 2025, Ojulari served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company. Between 2015 and 2021, he was the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) managing director.   President Tinubu expresses confidence that Ojulari will continue to deploy his dynamism and experience to further reposition NNPC Limited as a transparent, world-class national energy company that can ensure our nation enjoys energy security.   The President notes with satisfaction the recent in...

The Edo State Government has commenced a profiling exercise for property owners in the New City Development Area, formerly known as Coral City, as part of Governor Monday Okpebholo's renewed efforts to resolve lingering community land disputes. A statement issued on Sunday, May 31, and signed by the Secretary to the Edo State Committee on Land Dispute Resolution, Dr. Abdulwasiu Oyakhire called on all property owners in Lot-A and Lot-B of the project area to come forward with their ownership documents for verification.  The exercise is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and run through Friday, June 13, 2025. According to the statement, the profiling will be conducted on-site by relevant state agencies and will take place simultaneously in both Lot-A and Lot-B.  Other sections of the New City Development are expected to undergo similar processes in subsequent phases. Affected property owners are expected to present their survey plans. In cases where surveys are unavail...

The Lagos-Calabar 700km coastal Highway is the biggest project in the history of Nigeria and cost about 4 billion Naira per kilometer. The thickness is about 600-700mm high (60-70cm) (2ft4" plus - Stone Base and Pavement inclusive). The reinforcement bars are 25mm -30mm diameter (TNT product). The federal government achievement on this project worth celebrating with David Umahi a renowned civil engineer for ADAPTING AND ENFORCING THIS BEST PRACTICE ROAD CONSTRUCTION METHOD and President Tinubu for ADAPTING THIS NDDC VISION THAT HAS BEEN PUSHED ASIDE FOR YEARS DESPITE ITS BENEFITS FOR THE REGION AND THE NATION. 

  Lagos, Nigeria.  In a bid to foster unity, collective self-sufficiency amongst member states and promote regional development and cooperation, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was created on May 28, 1975. This year, ECOWAS marks her golden jubilee with the theme, "Stronger Together For a Brighter Future." At 50, the theme emphasizes the region's resilience and commitment to peace, prosperity, and integration in Africa. It highlights the enduring legacy of the ECOWAS initiative. As Chairman of, the House of Representative Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa, Hon. Chief Dr. Billy Adesuwa Osawaru with some members of his Committee, joined African Heads of State, the diplomatic Corps, Heads of missions, sub-international organizations, and relevant stakeholders to celebrate West African unity and ECOWAS at 50 in the Commemorative Ceremony held in Lagos, Nigeria. The ceremony afforded the Orhionmwon Uhunmwode federal constituency represen...

Following the circulation of a viral video showing acts of extortion by police officers along the Benin bypass, the Nigeria Police Force, in line with its zero-tolerance policy on extortion and unprofessional conduct, has taken immediate action. Upon their arrival at the Force Headquarters, the six erring officers, including their supervising officer, a Chief Superintendent of Police, were marched in to appear before the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM, who condemned their actions as shameful, distasteful, and utterly unacceptable. He further ordered the immediate commencement of disciplinary procedures against all six officers involved. Accordingly, the officers have been queried, while orderly room trials for the Inspectors implicated in the video have commenced.  This reiterates the Force's commitment to upholding professionalism, integrity and accountability. The public is assured that such misconduct will not be tolerated under any guise, and...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has dangled a window of restitution for cult members in the State to renounce and turn a new leaf, while those in possession of illegal arms and ammunition have been called upon to surrender them to authorities in exchange for amnesty. Governor Okpebholo made this known on Tuesday while meeting with the leaders of Obagie, Oke-Oroma, and Amagba communities over land and insecurity concerns in Benin city. While reinstating his administration’s resolve to develop the proposed new city around the communities, the Governor said a technical committee will soon be announced to handle the restitution of cult members and criminally-minded youths in a bid to reduce the menace of violent crime including kidnapping. A major component of the amnesty programme for such youths will include skills acquisition and empowerment programme in order to make them useful to themselves and to the society on the long run, said Governor Okpebholo. He further assured ...

On the right: 57-year-old Abiodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State. Prince Olusi visited the Governor in his office at Ado-Ekiti. But what happened next? A powerful moment. The younger Governor, despite his high office, knelt to greet the elder. And the elder, despite his age, bent slightly in respect for the Governor’s position. This is not politics. This is Yoruba culture—where age and position are both honored. Respect flows both ways. This is what true humility and tradition look like. We can all learn from this.