Nigeria’s premier private university, Igbinedion University Okada, has inducted 64 newly qualified medical laboratory scientists—along with four inductees from Benson Idahosa University, Benin—at its 16th Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony. Pius Nsogho reports that the induction lecture, which focused on the critical role of medical laboratory scientists in national health security, was delivered by Prof. Charles […]

National Youth Corps Members have been advised to take their service year seriously and also embark on community development service projects that can make people remember them. The NYSC Coordinator, Edo State, Doctor Ben-Ushie Frances Ifeoma, made the remark during the CDS of Corper Idowu Oluwatosin Timothy, who gave out cash of twenty thousand Naira […]

The need for local government administrators within Esan land to establish a commission that will develop a unified and standardized Esan language for teaching in schools has been emphasized. The recommendation was made at the official launch of two Esan-language books written by (Chief) Barr. Michael Aiyanbhor Inegbedion in Ekpoma, headquarters of Esan West Local […]

Moses and Grace College of Health Sciences and Technology, Benin City has formally admitted 244 new students as the institution held its seventh matriculation ceremony. The event, held at the college premises in Obe community, Benin City, drew a large crowd of dignitaries, parents and well-wishers in an atmosphere of pomp and celebration. Patience Osarogiuwa […]

Moving forward remains the cardinal objective of the Edo College Old Boys Association (ECOBA) in Nigeria and across the diaspora, after a successful convention where members converged on Benin City to elect Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, as the new Worldwide President, hosted a dinner to climax the event. Wellington Akodeja reports that the ceremony was graced […]

The need to take care of urban soil through policy reforms, practical strategies, and rigorous monitoring has been emphasized by Professor Joseph Ogeh at the World Soil Day celebration organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin. Oluwafemi Farayola reports that the event aims to raise awareness about the importance of soil conservation and […]