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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has urged governments, policymakers and Nigerians to see migration beyond statistics, stressing that every number represents real people, families and personal struggles.The appeal was made by the Chief of Mission of International Organization for Migration in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, during a med...

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the Edo State Government (EDSG) for its proactive initiatives aimed at combating irregular migration, reducing poverty, and supporting the reintegration of returning migrants.The commendation came during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, who led a dele...

The Edo State Government has approved a minor re-assignment of key officials within the state’s revenue sector as part of efforts to strengthen revenue generation and improve institutional efficiency.In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, the approval was granted by the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebho...

The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested HRM, Michael Sado, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.The traditional ruler was arrested alongside one Egr. Patrick Omkhagbo for alleged fraudulent activities....

The Edo State Government has taken to court scores of arrested sex workers apprehended during enforcement operations on ‘red light district’ areas in Benin City.Addressing journalists during the parade of suspects, the Director General, Edo State Migration Agency, Lucky Agagzuma said the move was part of government renewed onslaught aga...

The Edo State House of Assembly Ad hoc Committees set up to investigate the ownership of the Museum for West Africa Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel has made public its findings, recommending a complete take over of the premises of both firms by the state government.The Chairmen of both committees, Hon. Ibhamawu Aigbokhan...

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of African Refractory and Allied Products Company (ARAP) due to unsafe working conditions that allegedly endanger employees’ health. The directive was issued by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, following an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.The inspection, conducted at ARAP’s facility along the Ik...

Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19-year-old, who plays for Molde FK, was also ordered to pay 10,000 Norwegian kroner in legal costs, according to TV 2 Norway.The case relates to an incident reported to Norwegian authorities in April 2025, leading to charges under Section 297 of the Norwegian Penal Code, which addresses sexual activity ...

The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of Nigerians in Iran, escorting willing citizens safely across the Armenia border as tensions escalate in the Middle East.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), confirmed the operation on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, noting that officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran are coordinating the safe movement of citizens wishing to leave.“The...

Former presidential candidate Gbenga Hashim has described the ongoing legal disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a “family quarrel” that should now be resolved following the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal.The ruling invalidated the party’s Ibadan convention and upheld the suspension of Samuel Anyanwu as national secretary, prompting party leaders to seek a negotiated settlement to restore internal cohesion.In a sta...