Okpebholo orders probe of security officers over Government House lockout incident
The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate redeployment of security personnel, including the Camp Commandant who were on duty at the Government House, in Benin City, friday following the controversial lockout of journalists and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from accessing the premises during the Supreme Court Victory […]
NSITF, NLC at loggerheads over Abuja land ownership
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) are currently going against each other, over the ownership of two plots of land in Abuja. A public notice signed by NSITF’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oluwaseun Faleye, and published in some national dailies had declared as lost, the Certificate of Occupancy, […]
NSITF issues ₦86 million compensation cheque to Seplat Energy family
Confirms ₦1.108 million monthly support until child turns 21 The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) today presented a lump-sum Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) cheque of ₦86,028,283.30 to Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (formerly Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited) at Seplat House, in Lagos. The payment will be followed by ₦1,107,667.30 every month for the deceased […]
“A solemn affirmation of our mandate” Edo govt reacts to Supreme Court verdict
The Supreme Court of Nigeria today delivered a landmark judgment affirming Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing to a conclusive end all legal contestations arising from the 2024 Governorship Election. A statement by Fred Itua, press secretary to the Edo State governor said “this definitive verdict is not merely […]
For Benue rural communities, govt neglect takes a toll
By: Godwin Igber Residents of rural communities in Benue State are appealing to the government to provide critical social amenities, including access roads, electricity, and healthcare facilities, to improve their livelihoods and foster development. In separate interviews with The Whitewater Digest, they lamented that both dry and rainy seasons have had enormous challenges on them, […]
Nigeria ‘s oil rigs count hits 46- NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said the nation’s oil production rig has risen from eight in 2021 to 46 in July, 2025. Data from the Commission has shown that the 46 active rigs were the ones driving the current oil production in the country. NUPRC’s Commission Chief Executive (CCE) NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga […]
We’re working towards addressing border security issues – Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the state government is collaborating with its counterpart in Benue State and security agencies to ensure that border security issues are addressed permanently. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Hon Peter Ahemba disclosed this at a press briefing in Lafia on Monday. According to […]
JAMB sets varsity cut-off mark at 150, polytechnic 100
…as FG pegs minimum admission age into tertiary institutions at 16 …declares admission outside CAPS illegal The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) alongside heads of tertiary institutions and other key stakeholders have fixed the minimum admissible scores for the 2024/2025 academic session into Nigerian universities at 150, while polytechnics and colleges of education will […]
Benue group urges govt to support women cooperatives
By Godwin Igber The Divine Open Doors Women Multi-Cooperative Society in Benue State has called on the government and well-meaning individuals to support women’s cooperatives in Nigeria. Speaking on Saturday in an interview to mark the 2025 celebration of International Day of Cooperatives, the group’s chapter president, Blessing Chichi said the support would foster sustainable […]
From pulpit to Pit: Governor Alia and the blood-stained silence of Benue
By Bolaji O. Akinyemi When the people of Benue State elected Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia as governor in 2023, hope returned to the faces of a people long betrayed. A priest was expected to shepherd the flock, not abandon them to wolves. But barely two years into his reign, Benue is soaked deeper in blood […]