Traditional rites marking the passing away of late Pa Lugard Obamwonyi Enabulele were performed by members of his family at his residence, located at Number Three Alimele Street, off Textile Mill Road, Benin City, in line with Benin custom and tradition. The revered elder, who passed on at the age of ninety-four, was eulogised as […]
Seven persons have been confirmed dead following a night attack on an illegal mining site at Capitex, Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, the Nigerian Army has said. The attack occurred at about 1:00 a.m on Thursday when suspected armed bandits stormed the site with the intention of carting away illegally […]
Amphibious excavators escorted by armed policemen have roared through Makoko, Africa’s largest and most legendary floating slum in recent days, crushing hundreds of wooden shacks built on stilts above the lagoon in the heart of Lagos. The operation is the latest of a campaign to remove what the Lagos State government describes as illegal structures […]
The United States has called on the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to safeguard Christian communities following the abduction of 177 worshippers in Kaduna State, an incident which has renewed concerns over religion-motivated violence in the country. The abduction, which occurred on January 18, was initially denied by the Kaduna State Government and the Nigeria […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassadors-designate from the 68 nominees confirmed by the Senate in December. The President confirmed the appointment of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as ambassador-designate to the United States of America. Also approved is the posting of Ambassador Amin […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN have held extensive discussions on the future of aviation in Nigeria, with a strong focus on advancing Edo State’s aviation sector. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, Doctor Patrick Ebojiele ,the high-level engagement […]
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon C. Amadi, has declined a request by the Rivers State House of Assembly to constitute a seven-man investigative panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma-Odu, citing subsisting court orders and a pending appeal. Justice Amadi’s position was conveyed […]
As part of activities marking the 26th Remembrance of late Mrs. Margaret Eliimihe, a grand reception organised by her children in Nigeria and Diaspora has been held in honour. Francisca Igenegbale reports that the event held at Ekehen Primary School field, Igueben, Edo State, was graced by dignitaries from all walks of life. The Report […]
To Waste Managers Or Face Contract Revocation. The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa has issued a one-week ultimatum to waste managers across the 18 local government areas to wake up to their responsibility of waste disposal or have their contracts terminated by the state government. The Deputy Governor handed the order […]
In a bid to curtail the spate of kidnapping and other criminal activities, the Chairman, Akoko-Edo local government, Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has imposed a curfew on Igarra, the administrative headquarters, from 9pm to 6am daily, beginning from January 21, 2026. Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, while cautioning parents and wards concerning the recent […]
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