April 1, 2025 - The Postcard

Human Interest

Open Letter to Nigeria’s Senators: A Call to Action on Soaring Electricity Tariffs and Airtime/Data Exploitation Distinguished Senators,

I’m writLettering to bring to your attention the crippling economic burden facing ordinary Nigerians due to skyrocketing electricity tariffs and airtime/data costs. This isn’t just an economic issue; it’s a humanitarian crisis unfolding before our eyes. With most Nigerians living below the poverty line, the current costs are unsustainable. A single-room tenant paying ₦5,000 monthly...

Politics

Asue, PDP’s case faces setback at Appeal Court

The camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State and the gubernatorial candidate of the party in the 21st September, 2024 election, Asue Ighodalo, is in serious disarray. Following their crushing defeat at the Tribunal, the party and the candidate, Ighodalo had approached the Court of Appeal. However, lawyers to the duo, on...

News

A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF NEW KIDNAPPING PROHIBITION LAW IN EDO STATE

In Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo and members of the State House of Assembly are united in taking a firm stand against the escalating threat of kidnapping. The Edo State House of Assembly has passed the Kidnapping Prohibition (Amendment) Law, 2025. This amended legislation marks a bold legislative milestone aimed at tightening the noose on...