EDOHIC strengthens partnership with ESH on improved healthcare delivery

BENIN CITY: The Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnership with the Edo Specialist Hospital (ESH) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare service delivery and advance Governor...

NGO renovates classrooms for IDP children in Edo

The Rural Health Initiative for Improved Living (RHIFIL) has renovated six classrooms at the Home for the Needy (HfN) Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Edo state. RHIFIL is an NGO dedicated to promoting accessible healthcare, sanitation,...

Thought Pyramid Art Centre Showcases Emerging Nigerian Artists in Benin City

On Saturday, 11th October, 2025, the second edition of “Undiscovered”, an art exhibition dedicated to celebrating creativity, culture, and the new wave of emerging Nigerian visual artists, opened at the Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Benin City....

Global Exclusive Interview: God Arrested Me as Nigeria’s King of Romance Journalism into Shepherd in the Lord’s Vineyard-KAYODE AJALA, ace editor & Head, Media & Publicity, Celestial Church of Christ, Worldwide

… divine messages were always being delivered to me that I had a calling to do God’s work, but I never took it seriously, I wish I’d hearkened to God’s call earlier than I did *‘My love for journalism saw me through my media career. I worked as if...

Is education now entirely free in government-owned schools in Nigeria? Fact emerges

A recent claim on X that education is free at all levels in Nigeria has sparked widespread debate amid rising school-related expenses Parents and students have taken to social media to protest tuition hikes and hidden fees in public institutions...

Benin Launches €45 Million Solar Initiative to Power Thousands

West Africa is witnessing a transformative energy project as Benin prepares to construct four solar power plants that will supply clean electricity to approximately 50,000 households, marking the country’s first major independent renewable energy...

How black Greek life found its home on African soil

By Shannan Akosua MAGEE When the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., few could have imagined that its mission of unity, scholarship, and service would one day return to the...

Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer Appointed Chair of ECOWAS Heads of Immigration Forum

Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer, has been appointed Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Immigration (HoI) Forum during its 9th annual meeting held from 14th to 16th October 2025 in Cotonou, Benin. He pledged to...

University DON Hails UNESCO Laureate For Strengthening Quality Assurance In Higher Education

1 A Lecturer at Crown University Int’l Chartered, USA, Dr. Tukur Saleh, has applauded the First African UNESCO Laureate and Vice-Chancellor, CUICI, USA, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, for having strengthened quality assurance in Higher Education...

The traditional linguist’s staff: Pillar of authority, wisdom and cultural continuity

Tsiamiti, commonly referred to as the traditional linguist staff, stands as a profound emblem of authority, identity, and collective memory among the Ewe people of Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The ornate and symbolic staff is carried by spokespersons...

Hugo Broos' culture shift finally pays dividends for South Africa

Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Oct 16, 2025, 09:54 AM South...

Nutritional Status and Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in Children in a Hospital Setting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Introduction Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as “atopic eczema”, affects 15 to 20% of children in France.1 It is one of the most common reasons for pediatric dermatology consultations, representing the most frequent chronic dermatosis in...

Nigeria: Okpebholo champions Benin City’s infrastructural renaissance

After eight agonizing years under his predecessor, the destiny of Edo State in road infrastructure development is finally taking shape. Don’t be quick to lament. Indeed, there are still many bad federal roads across the state, but Governor Monday...

‎Peter Osasu Help Foundation Opens Operation In Benin City

The quest to improve the standard of living among the less privileged and strengthen community development received a boost in Benin City, as the Peter Help Foundation, established by an international businessman, Peter Osasu Onaighise, was...

Traditional linguist’s staff: pillar of authority, wisdom and cultural continuity 

A GNA Feature by Frank Kwame Abbor Ho, Oct. 15, GNA-Tsiamiti, commonly referred to as the traditional linguist staff, stands as a profound emblem of authority, identity, and collective memory among the Ewe people of Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The...

World Cup Qualifier: Chelle, Troost-Ekong react to Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Benin

In the immediate aftermath of Nigeria national football team’s emphatic 4–0 demolition of Benin national football team, head coach Eric Chelle was a picture of pride and realism. The victory, their most convincing performance in the qualifiers so...

Izeze Hails Oborevwori’s Vision as Delta State Government Begins Reconstruction of Effurun–Sapele–Benin Road

In a momentous event that signals a new era of development for Delta State, the state government officially commenced the reconstruction of the Effurun–Sapele–Benin Road on Tuesday. This long-overdue project, which has been a source of frustration...

Nigeria, Qatar set to sign deal on cultural, tourism cooperation

The Federal Government on Monday resumed talks with the Qatari Government in an effort to enhance cultural exchange, arts, and tourism relations between the two countries. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa...

Customs Seizes N80Million Fuel Bound for Benin

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,980 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦80.4 million, that were being smuggled to the Republic of Benin. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Controller...

“Save And Invest, Don’t Live Flashy Lifestyle” – Johnny Drille’s Retirement Advice To Young Musicians

Nigerian singer Johnny Drille has shared valuable advice with emerging artists, stressing the importance of financial discipline and future planning in the entertainment industry. Speaking on the CreativTEA podcast, Drille cautioned young...