In an unexpected turn of events, Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, has annulled the final examinations that took place on January 29. This decision has sparked widespread discussion among students and faculty alike. Mr. Ephraim Isiraojie, the university’s Registrar, issued a memo explaining that the cancellation stemmed […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its intention to stage a nationwide mass rally on February 4, 2025, in response to the Nigeria Communications Commission’s (NCC) recent decision to raise telecom tariffs by 50 percent. This declaration was made by NLC President Mr. Joe Ajaero following a meeting of […]
In a significant development for the journalism community in Edo State, Patrick Ese Ochoga has been elected as the new chairman of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Ochoga, a distinguished journalist with over 15 years of experience in media and public relations, currently serves as […]
In a decisive stance regarding the national minimum wage, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that robust measures are in place to ensure compliance by all states and employers by the end of March. These remarks were made by Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, the President of the Senior Staff Association […]
On Wednesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja witnessed a tense exchange as two lawyers entered appearances on behalf of the Edo House of Assembly in a contempt charge against Godwin Omobayo, the former deputy governor of Edo State. The proceedings commenced before Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the […]
His Royal Highness, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, JP, Oshinoyi Ariwo Ovejijo, the Otaru of Igarra and the paramount traditional ruler of Igarra/Akuku Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has suspended Ekuechi, Okeshi, Ebe and Eika festivals, including daytime masquerades throughout Igarra Kingdom. Making this announcement during […]
The ongoing turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated dramatically on Wednesday when a group of suspected thugs stormed the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, interrupting the 79th Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. The PDP has been grappling with a leadership dispute, primarily between Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Udey-Okoye, […]
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, emphasized the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) dedication to ensuring national security during the opening of the NAF Administration Personnel Seminar held in Abuja on Wednesday. The seminar, themed “Optimizing Contemporary Human Resources to Enhance Ongoing Transformation Initiatives of the […]
Former Super Eagles midfielder Edema Fuludu has cautioned fans against underestimating Nigeria’s opponents in Group C of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which includes Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Fuludu emphasized that the competition will not […]
In a remarkable achievement for the Nigerian film industry, actor, rapper, and songwriter Folarin Falana, widely known as Falz, has been recognized as the highest-grossing lead actor in Nollywood for the year 2024. This accolade was announced by FilmOne Entertainment, a leading film distribution company, through a post on their […]