The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, led 17 local government chairmen, councillors, and some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Speaker said the move was aimed at aligning with Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo to fast-track development across the state. Receiving the …

The 44 local government areas in Kano State have been directed to contribute a total of N670 million for the repair and purchase of vehicles for the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi. According to an official memo from the Kano State Ministry of Local Government dated March 25, 2025, each LGA is expected to provide N15.2 million from the …

The Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR) led a protest at Oriental Energy Resources Limited (OERL) headquarters in Lagos on Monday. The protesters, from Effiat/Mbo communities in Akwa Ibom State, alleged repeated breaches of contractual agreements by OERL. Carrying placards demanding justice, the protesters barricaded the oil company’s premises. Community leaders claimed OERL has exploited and disrespected their …