Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has sacked Hon. Uyi Frank Omosigho as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Oredo Federal […]
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CDA News Nigeria: 10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers this Morning, September 30, 2026.
Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria. 1. JNPSNC issues three-day warning […]
Edo Govt Issues Transmission, Distribution Licence as 100MW Power Project Targets 2026 Completion
CCETC Ogua Energy Limited receives the green light for electricity transmission and distribution as the Edo State Government expresses confidence in the project’s completion before […]
NDLEA Uncovers 498kg of Cannabis Hidden Inside Edo State Shrine in Major Drug Bust
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have made a stunning and deeply disturbing discovery — uncovering a massive 498 kilograms of cannabis […]
Over 50 Suspects, Including Varsity Students, Set for Arraignment Over Violent Ekpoma Protest in Edo
EDO STATE – More than 50 persons, including students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, are set to be arraigned at a Criminal Court in […]
Edo Community Protest Over Weeks-Long Blackout Strands Travellers, Blocks Major Highway
Human and vehicular traffic on a major highway leading into and out of Benin City, Edo State, was brought to a standstill for several hours […]
Edo State Government, Former Governor Obaseki Clash Over Controversial Hotel Project
A new wave of political hostilities has broken out in Edo State, pitting the current state government against the administration of immediate past Governor Godwin […]
Kidnapped Edo Seminarian Confirmed Dead As Second Victim Regains Freedom
BENIN CITY – The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has announced the death of seminarian Emmanuel Alabi, who was abducted by gunmen in July. The news […]
Edo Government Gives Ex-Deputy Governor Ultimatum To Return State Property
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to former Deputy Governor Godwin Omobayo, demanding the immediate return of all government […]
Amb. Idahosa Hails Uwadiae’s Appointment as Edo State Commissioner Oil and Gas
Ambassador Collins Osazee Idahosa, the Governor of the Europe Region, has extended his congratulations to Vincent Osas Uwadiae on his recent appointment as the Commissioner […]