August 22, 2025 - The Postcard

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Is INEC an Institutional Impediment to Nigeria’s Democratic Development?

By Augustine Eigbe, Ph.D The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the mainstay of Nigeria’s electoral democracy, entrusted with regulating and conducting free, fair, and credible elections. However, recent controversies and allegations of bias raise questions about whether the commission is a bastion of democracy or an impediment to its consolidation in Nigeria. With...

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Gov Okpebholo Restores Water to Edo Central Communities, Revamp of Ojirami, Ikpoba River Dams Underway to Strengthen Supply Across Edo North, South

The Edo State Government has recorded a major milestone in its ongoing effort to guarantee clean and sustainable water supply across the State, with the completion of a comprehensive overhaul of the Ugboha Water Supply Scheme in Edo Central. The rehabilitation exercise, which has restored full water reticulation to Ugboha and parts of Uromi...

Health

Edo State Govt advocates Exclusive Breastfeeding for Infants, solicits Stakeholders’ collaborations

The Edo State Government has emphasized the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infants and called for the collaborative efforts of stakeholders in educating the public to promote a culture of breastfeeding that supports mothers and benefits children. The call was made by the Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo...