The United Kingdom and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical Working Group, a key initiative under the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). The launch, coupled with a matchmaking event for leaders in both nations’ creative sectors, took place in London on Tuesday. The partnership aims to […]
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a special intervention aimed at mitigating persistent power failures plaguing tertiary institutions nationwide. This initiative, revealed by TETFund Board of Trustees Chairman Aminu Masari during the inauguration of the steering committee for the Alternative Energy Solution Initiative on Wednesday in Abuja, signifies […]
A probe panel investigating alleged misconduct within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is scrutinizing the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their potential contribution to severe overcrowding in the nation’s custodial facilities. Accusations leveled against the NPF include prolonged detention without trial and […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reinforced its dedication to public safety and efficient emergency response following a recent incident involving a burning gas truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The prompt and coordinated action averted a potential catastrophe, underscoring the Corps’ commitment to mitigating road hazards. According to a […]
The Society for Family Health (SFH) has announced significant strides in improving hygiene practices and access to safe water for over 40,000 households in Edo State through its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for Healthy Lives (WASH) project. Evelyn Orakwelu, SFH Representative in Edo, revealed these findings during an assessment presentation […]
A Benin High Court has ordered the detention of six individuals at the Oko Correctional Centre, pending further proceedings in a case involving the alleged killing of a deaf and mute man. Justice Williams Aziegbemhin issued the remand order on Wednesday. The defendants, identified as Joshua Edo (50), Ohio Kennedy […]
Benin City is poised to host the MTN Champs Season 3, a premier track and field event, commencing this Thursday with an impressive 2,056 athletes vying for glory. Bambo Akani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Making of Champions (MOC), the MTN partner for the competition, announced the scale of […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has vehemently refuted accusations from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, alleging PDP involvement in the state’s escalating insecurity crisis. The PDP characterizes these accusations as a calculated attempt to deflect blame and target the opposition. PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi, in a […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, represented by Mrs. Joy Adesina, SAN, asserted that leadership transcends mere power retention and necessitates creating tangible, positive change for the populace. This statement formed the core of his keynote address at the 2025 Youth Leadership Clinic held Wednesday in Benin City. Organized for secondary […]
A significant realignment has occurred in the Edo State House of Assembly as four lawmakers, led by Majority Leader Donald Okugbe (PDP – Akoko-Edo II), defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. Bright Iyamu (PDP – Orhionmwon South II), Richard Edosa (PDP – Oredo West), and Sunday Ojezele […]