Federal Commissioner, CCB, Hon. E.J Agbonayinma Clocks 65, Celebrates With Orphanages

A Federal Commissioner, Code of Conduct Bureau and former member representing Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency, Honorable Johnson Agbonayima, fondly called EJ, has celebrated his 65th birthday with children in different Orphanages in Benin...

Biya, Okpebholo And The New Service Chiefs

REUBEN ABATI “They say President Paul Biya has been declared winner of the Presidential election in Cameroon. The man has been in power since 1982. At 92, he is the oldest President in the world. Now that the Constitutional Court has given him...

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,...

Flory Bidunga headlines international impact in the Big 12

In recent years, college basketball has seen a surge of international players signing with top universities. In the 2023-2024 season alone, there were a record number of 826 international men’s basketball players in Division 1 of the NCAA. For...

We’ll ensure ASUU never go on strike again — FG

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure that Nigerians do not witness again industrial actions by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or that of any other trade...

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...

Jega condemns politicians’ ‘do-or-die’ mentality

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Monday decried the persistent desperation of Nigerian politicians, warning that their “do-or-die” attitude continues to undermine the integrity of elections...

60-year-old Orphanage Owner, Others Arrested for Child Trafficking

. Police Burst Baby Factory, Kidnapping Rings in Ondo Michael Olugbode in Abuja and Fidelis David in Akure The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 60 years old prominent member of the orphanage...

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...

Security Trust Fund’ll Enhance Safety In Delta – Ahon

The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing public safety and strengthening security operations with the launch of the State Security Trust Fund. This assurance was given by Sir Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to...

Foundation takes STEM campaign to female students in Lagos

Its bid to encourage more female students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the Osaide for Girls in Science and Engineering Foundation has taken the campaign to schools. At Baptist High School, Lagos, the Foundation...

Akpabio charges state assemblies on effective oversight, citizens’ welfare

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has tasked state Houses of Assembly with ensuring effective oversight to ensure that government funds translate into improved livelihoods and job creation for citizens. Akpabio stated this at the 2025 National...

GTA’s Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi honoured for exceptional support to Accra Arts an

Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the success of the international edition of the Accra Arts and Crafts Market. In a heartfelt...

Jega laments do-or-die politics, says no election is perfect

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Monday decried the desperation of Nigerian politicians, warning that their “do-or-die” attitude continues to undermine the integrity of elections and...

AFC Partners Lagos Fashion Week 2025

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced its partnership with Lagos Fashion Week 2025, underscoring its commitment to empowering Africa’s youth and creative...

Edo Pays Last Respect To Late NSCDC Commandant

1 Francis Onoiribholo The Deputy Governor of Edo State on Monday led the state government delegation to pay last respect to the late Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, Agun Joseph The delegation,...

Nigeria’s Democracy Risks Collapse Without Electoral Integrity, Jega Warns

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy risks eventual collapse unless urgent measures are taken to restore integrity 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...

World Conference on China Studies kicks off in Shanghai; cross-civilizational dialogue explores China's past and present

Participants to the second edition of World Conference on China Studies walk into the conference venue on October 14, 2025 in Shanghai. Photo: cnsphoto The second World Conference on China Studies kicked off in East China's Shanghai on Tuesday,...