Video streaming platform, Showmax will honour 30 Nollywood actresses who have made and are making iconic contributions to Nigeria’s movie industry, Nollywood this March in commemoration of the UN’s International Women’s Day. Showmax will publish a profile each day about a different woman from fast-rising stars to A-list actresses and […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has urged religious groups, individuals and businesses in the state to care more for the disabled people in their communities. He made this plea when he hosted the board and members of the Network for the Advancement of People with Visible Disability (NAPVID) at […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has directed the immediate dissolution of all members of the vigilante group in Inikorogha, Ovia South-West Local Government Area of the state accused of supporting illegal wood loggers and other criminal elements in the area. Obaseki gave the directive after a fact-finding mission […]
The Edo State Government has announced plans to embark on a comprehensive building recertification campaign in Ugbor, Ogheghe, Amagba communities, and surrounding areas to prevent building collapse and ensure public safety. Commissioner for Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development, Isoken Omo, urged the public to collaborate with ministry officials during […]
The music star, Timaya Inetimi, simply known as Timaya, has been allegedly arrested, hours after a hit and run accusation from an Instagram user. Viral videos which emerged on Thursday showed the singer being carted away by men in police uniform. In another video, the singer was explaining to the […]
The Nigerian government has granted the United States’ request to extradite Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, who is facing allegations of involvement in a $1.1 million wire fraud scheme linked to notorious internet fraudster Hushpuppi. The US indictment charges Kyari with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Human Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has recorded over 500 convictions since the first conviction in 2004, according to Barrister Nduka Nnanwenne, the agency’s new zonal commander. This was revealed by Barrister Nnanwenne at a stakeholder meeting for the Africa Network for Environment and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reshuffled the committee to enhance the state government’s response to the outbreak of Lassa fever epidemic. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, revealed this while briefing journalists after the weekly Edo State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting led by Governor Godwin Obaseki, […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced his intention to partner with the federal government on the management of the Okomu National Park, to restore the park and enhance security in the area. Obaseki made this known on Thursday when he met with the Conservator of the […]
A coalition of prominent leaders and respected elders from Owan and Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State came together to vehemently oppose former governor Adams Oshiomhole’s senatorial ambition. They emphasized that the rotational arrangement within Edo North Senatorial District has always been the essence of their political representation. In […]