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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff increase for telecom operators, raising the cost of data and airtime for Nigerian subscribers. The adjustment, effective immediately, aims to address operational cost challenges faced by...
In a landmark move to safeguard the interests of telecommunications consumers, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster regulatory collaboration....

Former Edo governor loses mother

By Sahelian Times Mr Lucky Igbinedion, the former governor of Edo State, has lost his mother, Mrs Maria Oredola Igbinedion.   According to a statement by the...

NAPTIP rescues 96 victims of human trafficking in Benin

By Salim Yunusa The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Benin Zonal Command, said it has rescued about 96 victims of human...

JUST IN: 10 months later, Obaseki finally names cabinet 

By Salim Yunusa   The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday released a list of nominees for post of commissioners in the State Executive Council.     This...

JUST IN: Sowore’ younger brother shot dead in Edo

By Salim Yunusa The younger brother of Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters, has been shot dead.   Sowore announced this in a social media post on...

Police kill 3 kidnappers, rescue 7 victims in Edo

By Salim Yunusa The Edo State Police Command has killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued seven abducted victims in the state. According to a statement issued...

Taraba athletes sent back due to COVID-19 test as Edo sport festival kicks off today

Edo 2020: Festival begins with 13 games By Abba  Gwale The 20th National Sports Festival will commence with thirteen sporting activities on Sunday, April 4. Badminton will...

Ex-SARS officer sentenced to death for killing businessman, stealing N.3m from his account

By Salim Yunusa A High Court sitting in Edo state, Benin city has sentenced a dismissed police constable, Joseph Omotosho, to death by hanging for...

Breaking: Gunmen abduct Edo Head of Service

By Ismail Auwal Unknown gunmen have abducted the Edo State’s Head of Service, Mr.Anthony Okungbowan, in Benin City, the state capital. Details Later

Edo govt imposes 24-hour curfew to curtail EndSARS protest violence

The Edo State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state, in a reaction to the violence that trailed #EndSARS protest. The announcement...

Is Edo a Crystal Ball for 2023?

Babangida Ahmad With a little over two years to 2023 and just a little over a week from the Edo State governorship election, Edo 2020...

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