Good Governance Award: Gov Diri dedicates honour to Bayelsans
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday night was among recipients of the coveted Vanguard Newspapers Personality of the Year Awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites,…
Otedola, Soludo, Kalu mourn ex-Super Eagles captain, coach, Christian Chukwu
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The sudden death of Christian Chukwu, revered former captain and head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has saddened billionaire philanthropist Femi Otedola. Otedola described the loss…
NEDC begins Human Rights training for 600 CJTF in N’East
From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has started a special capacity building training of 600 state-backed security watch known as Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in…
Lassa Fever: Ondo, Bauchi, Edo top as confirmed cases hits 660 in 3 months
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states as the epicentres of the Lassa fever outbreak in the country. Briefing newsmen on…
Enogie’s suspension: Oba Ewuare urged to avert implosion in Benin kingdom
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has been advised to prevent the escalation of the raging crisis in Benin Kingdom caused by the suspension of the Enogie of Ehor…
Edo: Okpebholo approves payment of gratuities to state pensioners
By Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved gratuity payments for pensioners owed since 2012. He aims to ease the struggles of retired civil servants. The state…
Site Engineer debunks collapse of Benin flyover
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Site Engineer handling the flyover project at the Ramat Park, Benin, Engr. Femi Fatola has debunked the rumour making the rounds on the various social…
2027: Gov Okpebholo predicts mass defection to APC in South-south
…As Ikpea organises homecoming for him From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, announced that a wave of massive defections would soon hit the opposition political…
Reasons it’ll be difficult for Atiku, Obi to run on joint ticket again – Baba Aye, ex-LP deputy national secretary
…Says emergence rule in Rivers has set back democratic project By Daniel Kanu Comrade Baba Aye, a veteran trade unionist and activist, is the co-convener, Coalition for Revolution (CORE) and…
Okpebholo thanks Oba of Benin, Edo people for prayers
From Tony Osauzo, Benin Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, assured the people of Edo State that his administration would continue with the developmental stride he has started to ensure that they…