How Governor Okpebholo reclaimed a state once held hostage by fear, by Fred Itua

There was a time, not too long ago, when the mention of Benin City stirred unease. Streets once alive with commerce and culture had become theatres of fear, haunted by the menace of cult clashes, street assassinations, and senseless violence. The...

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...

Nigeria exits debtors’ list as IMF releases names of 10 African countries with lowest debt in 2025

After fully repaying its $3.5 billion COVID-19 loan, Nigeria was struck off the debtors’ list by the IMF However, a lot of African countries are still trapped with high debt exposure to the fund The IMF, in a recent update, released the list of 10...

See the list of African countries with low risk exposure to IMF

After fully repaying its $3.5 billion COVID-19 loan, Nigeria was struck off the debtors’ list by the IMF However, a lot of African countries are still trapped with high debt exposure to the fund The IMF, in a recent update, released the list of 10...

The Failings of a few cannot erase the Faith, Courage of the Majority 

Politics (Most Gen Z of today’s digital age are preoccupied with social media and the attendant social vices. In Africa, many are worried about their lack of education, unemployment and the future. But here are the transformative thoughts...

Explained: The Purpose Of The Pink Ball Co-chaired By Isha Ambani At The British Museum

For the first time in the British Museum’s 272-year-old history, the institution became a host to the inaugural Pink Ball. It was a major fundraising gala event co-chaired by India’s business tycoon Isha Ambani and Director of the British Museum,...

Chairman, SSEB, Dr. Rita Erewele Assumes Duty, Assures Of Partnership With Board And Staff To Meet Set Targets

Chairman, Edo State Secondary Education Board, Dr. Rita Otibho Erewele says she is open for ideas and suggestions that will reposition secondary education in Edo in line with the vision of Gov. Monday Okpeholo. The SSEB Chairman made the...

Edo, IOM train SARC personnel on better response to GBV

BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has concluded a four-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the competence of personnel at the Uromi Sexual Assault...

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...

Tinubu signs Nigeria police training institutions bill into law ‎

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into law. The law grants statutory recognition to 48 police training institutions across the country. The bill, sponsored by Ahmed Malam-Madori...

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...

Primate Ayodele releases prophecies on presidential polls in African countries

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released fresh prophecies regarding elections coming up in Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Zambia, and Benin Republic. The revelations were contained in a statement signed and...

Edo Govt Pays Tribute To Late NSCDC Commandant, Agun Joseph

The Edo State Government on Monday paid its final respects to the late Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, Mr Agun Joseph, who passed away recently. Leading the state delegation at the valedictory...

GH Online French Lessons for Kids/Adults to host the 2025 Superwonderland French Funfair

Gh Online French Lessons for Kids and Adults presents the 2025 Superwonderland French Funfair, scheduled to take place on October 25, 2025, at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra. GH Online French Lessons for Kids and Adults, a subsidiary of...

Hardship: Akpabio, Yilwatda challenge Nigerians to monitor governors

As Nigerians continue to grapple with the rise in the cost of living, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, have called on citizens to hold state...

Okpebholo restructures Edo Ministries, creates 28 portfolios 

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has announced a major restructuring of its Ministries, following the approval of Governor Monday Okpebholo to reform and realign the structure of the State’s administrative framework with that of the Federal...

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...

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...

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...

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...