Nigeria vs Iran and Jordan — For whose benefit?
The scales have fallen from our eyes: it is now clear that Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become a fairy tale. The push to qualify through…
BEDC: The merchant of darkness
The National Electric Power Authority, later rebranded as the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, and now unbundled into distribution entities such as the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), has never…
Why Elizabeth Pedro, Edo-born philanthropist, gains global relevance
On Wednesday, the 18th of March, 2026, from the global stage in New York to a prestigious International Women’s Day celebration in Africa, Professor Elizabeth Pedro, the founder and global…
In protest of regional politics
The desperation to fail President Tinubu by some politicians and their consistent attempt to recruit others into believing their rhetoric will always be an anticipated issue in the realm of…
8,453 delegates to participate in APC Nat’l Convention
… Offices zoned on Fed character basis – Masari ABUJA: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that 8,453 delegates from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory…
Nigeria makes strides in recovering looted funds – ANEEJ
ABUJA: Nigeria has recorded significant progress in the recovery of looted public assets, but experts say the impact will only be felt if recovered funds are transparently deployed to improve…
EDSG warns against self-help in Okpella traditional leadership dispute
BENIN CITY: The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to all parties involved in the ongoing dispute over the traditional leadership of Okpella community, urging restraint and strict…
JAMB re-arrests examination fraud suspect, warns against UTME infractions
Bwari (Abuja): The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has re-arrested an alleged examination fraud suspect, Emmanuel Akataka, reiterating that no individual or group can influence Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination…
Igbinedion University mobilises stakeholders to combat deforestation
OKADA — The Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, has called on governments, institutions and individuals across the globe to renew their commitment to forest stewardship, reaffirming…
Okpebholo vows zero tolerance for discrimination against autistic children
BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting children living with autism, declaring that no form of discrimination against them will be…