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BENIN CITY — Governor Monday Okpebholo has condemned the killing of a youth by gunmen at the main gate of the University of Benin, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence and a threat to public safety. The victim was reportedly shot dead in broad daylight on Sunday, an incident that sparked concern […]

Abuja: National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Moses Cleopas, has said that the party is positioning itself to provide credible leadership and responsible opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the party’s inaugural national convention held on Saturday, Cleopas said the NDC was founded on the principles of justice, inclusion, […]

BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) in collaboration with ENDFUND, has commenced a statewide free hydrocelectomy and lymphedema management programme aimed at providing relief for residents living with hydrocele and lymphedema. The intervention forms part of the government’s efforts to expand access to quality healthcare […]

Abuja: Nigeria’s Under 20 women’s national team, the Falconets on Saturday secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup schedule for Poland. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Falconets achieved the feat in spite of suffering a 2-1 defeat to Malawi U-20 in the second leg of their final qualifying fixture […]

Abuja: Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has endorsed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket South. He described the decision as “a step toward national healing, fairness and national unity.” Kwankwaso spoke on Saturday while addressing delegates at the party’s national convention in Abuja. He said, “It is with […]

Abuja: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, wanted over alleged fraud. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a wanted notice posted on the agency website on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Farouq served as […]

In many homes across Benin City and rural communities in Edo State, survival does not begin in an office or a factory. It begins on small farms, in smoky local kitchens and inside crowded markets where women rise before dawn to prepare cassava meals for customers struggling with the harsh realities of Nigeria’s economy. For […]

Structure, stability, and a bold vision are turning the Flying Antelopes from a nostalgic name into a modern institution_ In Nigerian football, “sleeping giant” has long been used to described Enugu Rangers. The Flying Antelopes, once the pride of the nation and Africa in the 1970s and 80s, spent decades living on past glory rather […]

‎Nigeria has officially been readmitted into the CAF A Coaching Convention, paving the way for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to resume CAF A coaching courses across the country. ‎ ‎The development comes after years of anticipation within the nation’s coaching community, with local coaches now set to continue their progression toward obtaining one of […]

ABUJA: Former Gov. of Bayelsa and leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has declared that multiparty democracy must survive in Nigeria. Dickson made the declaration at the NDC National Convention in Abuja, where the party also resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria. The former Bayelsa governor insisted that […]

Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has promised to support the Family of Independent Television and Radio reporter and government house Correspondent late Kingsley Uchegbu ensuring that they get the necessary help needed to keep the family going following the death of the bread winner. Governor Okpebholo disclosed this during a condolence visit to Mrs. […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to tighten security coordination ahead of the 2027 General Elections, describing security as the “first mile and last mile” of Nigeria’s electoral process. Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, made the remarks on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan […]