Obidient Movement condemns Abure’s violent act on activist, Mama Pee

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Obidient Movement has reacted to the attack on its prominent member and Edo state-based activist Precious Oruche, popularly called Mama Pee by the former National Chairman of the Labour Party Mr. Julius...

‎UBTH CMD pledges inproved  orthodontic care, education

‎ ‎The Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu, has pledged to advance orthodontic care, education, and research in Nigeria. ‎Prof. Idia stated this at the weekend after she emerged as...

Mama Pee attack on Abure at Benin airport condemned

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration (DMI) has condemned the public harassment of Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, at the Benin Airport. The incident, which occurred upon Abure’s arrival from an...

Dick Vitale's men's college basketball teams, storylines to watch

This season is gonna be Awesome, with a capital A! College hoops fans, get ready -- your favorite time of year is back! I'm talking about buzzer-beaters, Diaper Dandies and Prime Time Players (PTPers) lighting up the court from coast to coast. And...

God’s Grace Orphanage celebrates 3 years of impact, humanitarian excellence

… as Kate Okunrobo underscores consistency, compassion, turning hopeless situations into global testimonies Godspower Eguasa The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of God’s Grace Orphanage and Motherless Babies Home, Mrs. Kate Okunrobo Odianese,...

“He walked past the Alaafin?”: Video of Ondo governor at Adebutu’s party raises eyebrows online

A viral clip from Billionaire Chief Kessington Adebutu’s 90th birthday has caused a debate among social media users Governor Aiyedatiwa was seen greeting top dignitaries, but appeared to skip the Alaafin of Oyo Many Nigerians online stated that...

Peter Obi faults Nigeria’s absence from IMF fastest-growing economies list 

Former Governor of Anambra state and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s absence from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, describing it as a...

Apostolic Nuncio for Burkina Faso, Niger Says New Mission is “a challenge as well as grace”

Cotonou, 24 October, 2025 / 8:28 pm (ACI Africa). The representative of the Holy Father appointed on August 15 for Burkina Faso and Niger has described his new mission as both a challenge and a grace. Speaking to journalists upon arrival in Benin...

Big Applause For Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi — A Key Force Behind Accra’s 2025 International Arts, Craft Market!

Source: Samuel M. Obuobi In a heartfelt moment of honour and recognition, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director in charge of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), was honoured last night, Saturday, 25th October, 2025 at the W. E....

Niger Delta groups, scholars seek end to gas flaring, overhaul of NDDC

People drawn from oil extraction-impacted communities across the Niger Delta, the civil society community, and academia met over the weekend in Benin under the auspices of the Climate Justice Assembly and demanded a stop to gas flaring in the...

Nigeria returns to third-largest economy in Africa in 2026: IMF

Nigeria is projected to return to being the third-largest economy in Africa, according to new International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections, marking a significant turnaround. Over the past decades, Nigeria dropped from first place to fourth in...

UNIBEN sets October 31 deadline for admission acceptance

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced October 31 as the deadline for candidates offered provisional admission to accept their offers for the 2025/2026 academic session. This announcement is contained in a statement by the management,...

Oba Ewuare anniversary: Aruosa Priest appeals against perversion of justice at thanksgiving

Politics THE Presiding Priest of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, has appealed to all in positions of authority to guide against the perversion of justice to enthrone peace in the country. Edebiri said this at the Oba of...

The Louvre committed the first heist

There has been a heist. The Louvre Museum, one of the most renowned art museums in the world, was robbed of eight precious, historical artifacts of jewelry on Oct. 19, making international headlines. But the first robbery of the jewels occurred...

ECOWAS, UNICEF Endorse Regional Standards So Boost Child Nutrition

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Industry Directorate and Agriculture and Rural Development Directorate, in partnership with UNICEF, is organising a meeting of the Technical Committee for the...

Landmark Reconciliation: Ooni of Ife and Alaafin of Oyo Forge Path to Yoruba Unity in Historic Lagos Meeting

In a momentous gathering that has captured the hearts of millions across Yorubaland and beyond, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, came together on Friday in...

Seplat energy JV empowers Edo, Delta students with N18m

The Seplat Energy Plc, in partnership with its Joint Venture partner, the NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, has empowered Edo, Delta students with N18 m. The firm made the disclosure shortly after the grand finale of the 2025 edition of the...

NECO opens UK centre, awaits Egypt, B’Faso accreditation

Determined to expand its global footprint, the National Examinations Council has established a new examination centre in London, United Kingdom. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, who inaugurated the centre in...

Guarding the Gates: Why Nigeria Must Secure Its Borders to Safeguard Its Future

The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, recently drew national attention to one of the most neglected pillars of Nigeria’s internal security which involves the state of its borders. He emphasized the urgent need...

Edo emerges top at NNPC/SEPLAT 2025 Parles Quiz  finals

Education PIONEER Education Centre, Benin, Edo has emerged winner of the NNPC/SEPLAT Energy 2025 Parles Quiz finals competition held in Asaba on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the quiz competition is a SEPLAT Joint Venture...