Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 21 October ArticleMoses Itauma reveals why he will still become world heavyweight boxing championNigerian-born boxer Moses Itauma has revealed that his young age is a major factor that will eventually help him become world heavyweight champion in the not-too-distant future. The 21-year-old British boxer of…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 21 October ArticleLAPO Screens 45 Women for Breast, Cervical Cancer in EdoBENIN CITY — The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) has screened 45 women for breast and cervical cancer as part of efforts to promote early detection and improve access to cancer screening…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 21 October ArticleComply with approval requirements, NCC tells SIM-enabled devices importersThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reminded manufacturers, importers, distributors and dealers of SIM-enabled devices to comply with its type approval and device verification requirements.Nigerian news analysis The commission said the measures…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 21 October ArticleParis Club Refunds: Court exonerates ALGON’s lawyer of fraud allegationsA Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Garki, Abuja on Tuesday cleared legal practitioner Dr Ted Iseghohi-Edwards of alleged fraud relating to services rendered to the 774 local government councils. The…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 21 October ArticleAfrica CDC calls for urgent global support as Nigeria confirms Ebola caseFollowing the confirmation of an Ebola Bundibugyo case in Nigeria, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has called for urgent international support for the country.Nigerian news analysis The…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 21 October ArticleEDSG re-commits to improved rural access roads, boost economyBENIN CITY: The Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency (EDSRARA) has expressed its commitment to making all rural roads in Edo state accessible through constant maintenance and interface with communities, and other…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 21 October ArticleEdo Govt to fix failed portions on Oluku, other roads, says Permanent SecretaryBENIN CITY: The Edo State Government has announced plans to intervene in failed portions of the Oluku-Lagos Road and other roads in the state to address the deteriorating condition of the roads…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 21 October Article10th anniversary: Okpebholo among dignitaries at Holy Arousa for Oba Ewuare 11 anniversaryEdo State Governor,Sen Monday Okpebholo, joined residents in Benin City on Tuesday to celebrate the Benin monarch,His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on the occasion of his…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 21 October ArticleEdo Targets Return as Nigeria’s Leading Rubber Producer, Processing and Investment Hub – OkpebholoEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has said Edo State would build on its historical position in the rubber industry by promoting value addition, industrial development, job creation and increased economic opportunities…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleLagos ready to host 2026 CAF awards as Sanwo-Olu pledges full supportLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of the state government’s commitment to successfully hosting the 2026 CAF Awards scheduled for December 7. Sanwo-Olu gave the…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleHon. Atafo joins Edo sports commission board as executive director The Edo State Sports Commission has received Hon. Gold Atafo as its new Executive Director representing Edo North on the Commission’s board. Atafo assumed duty as a replacement for Hon. Frank Ilaboya…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleBEDC Strike: Power shutdown threatens economic activitiesBENIN CITY: Electricity supply disruptions triggered by the industrial action of workers of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) are raising concerns over the economic cost of unreliable power, with businesses, manufacturers…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleWhy we love and revere the Oba of BeninA father to his people, a custodian of history and a symbol of Edo identity BENIN CITY — In the Benin Kingdom, the Oba is far more than a traditional ruler. He…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleOba Ewuare II @ 10: The Kinkg Reigns, Long Live The ObaA decade of royal renaissance, cultural resurgence and the enduring majesty of the Benin throne As the ancient kingdom celebrates its revered monarch’s birthday and 10th coronation anniversary, the reign of Oba…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleRangers petition CAF over incidents in AbeokutaNPFL champions Rangers International have petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF over incidents involving visiting supporters during and after their CAF Champions League fixture against MC Alger at the MKO Abiola…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleCAF Confirms key arrangements for Sundowns, USM Alger super cup finalThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has outlined key organisational arrangements for the 2026 CAF Super Cup final between South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Algerian side USM Alger. The highly anticipated…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleDoma Utd fined for breach of NPFL rulesDoma United have been charged with breaching the #NPFL27 Framework & Rules in the course of their match vs Kun Khalifat FC last Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Gombe club failed…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleOkpebholo, Pate commend Ikpea for building 62-bed medical centre in EdoGov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, have commended Dr. Leemon Ikpea for establishing a 62-bed ultramodern medical centre in Ewatto. The…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleOkpebholo Congratulates Oba Ewuare II on 10th Coronation Anniversary…Says Oba Ewuare II’s reign has promoted peace, unity and reconciliation BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleAFCON format: Renard, Desabre push for return to two-year cycleIvory Coast head coach Hervé Renard has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to retain the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in its traditional biennial format, insisting that waiting four years…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleNigeria await CAF decision on additional U-20 AFCON slotNigeria’s Flying Eagles are preparing for the possibility of securing an additional slot at the 2026 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria’s coach, Abdul Maikaba, said he is already working on…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleNigeria’s Beach Soccer hopes dashed as Ghana complete 10-7 aggregate victoryGhana’s Black Sharks have qualified for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal after defeating Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles 7-4 in the second leg of their qualifying tie in…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleICC officials inspect Abuja Cricket Oval ahead Of T20 World Cup qualifierThe International Cricket Council (ICC) Africa Regional Manager, Justin Ligyalingi, has led an inspection of the NCF Cricket Oval in Abuja ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleFIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Golden Eaglets, Flamingos falter in Ouagadougou, RabatNigeria’s U17 boys, Golden Eaglets, have lost out of this year’s WAFU-B U17 Championship taking place in Burkina Faso, following a 1-1 draw with Cote d’Ivoire in their last group phase encounter…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleOyedeji heads to Appeals Committee, seeks nullification of NBBF electionsFormer D’Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji has formally challenged the outcome of the 2026 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections, asking the Election Appeals Committee to nullify the entire process and order a fresh…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleNiger Tornadoes edge Ikorodu City in Minna, extend unbeaten run to three matchesNiger Tornadoes extended their unbeaten run to three matches following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Nine encounter at the Bako Kontagora Stadium…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleSix major competitions Nigeria is set to miss in 2027Qualification failures involving the Super Falcons, Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets and Super Sand Eagles have left Nigeria facing a disappointing year across women’s football, youth competitions and beach soccer. The setbacks cut…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleWike meets Fubara, others amid 2027 political re-alignment in RiversMr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has held a closed-door meeting with Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers and other critical stakeholders in the state ahead of 2027 general…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleSecurity stakeholders call for proactive response to evolving threatsThe National Defence College (NDC), the Armed Forces and other stakeholders on Monday called for proactive rather than reactive response to national, regional and global evolving security threats. The stakeholders made the…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleFrom Thai Mythology to Modern Games: Why Local Legends Inspire Digital EntertainmentDrawing from Thai legends provides developers an opportunity to construct characters and stories using elements that are familiar and pre-constructed, as opposed to creating those elements from scratch. Some of those iconic…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleNAF sustains recovery efforts at Igbokoda crash site as water level dropsThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained intensive recovery operations at the site of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, at Igbokoda, Ondo State, as operations entered day 14 on Sunday.Nigerian…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 20 October ArticleTinubu’s 2nd term ‘ll offer Rivers greater rewards, national relevance – WikeMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says throwing total support behind President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid will unlock unprecedented political appointments, infrastructure development, and lasting national relevance for…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 19 October ArticleOyowe survives tight contest, secures second term as Delta NUJ chairmanComrade Churchill Oyowe has secured re-election as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, defeating his challenger, Comrade Kenneth Obieh, by 20 votes in a keenly contested election.…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 19 October ArticleEdo Govt Sacks New Edo Line Acting MD, Appoints OgedegbeBENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has terminated the appointment of Aigbodion Ewanifo Smart as Acting Managing Director of New Edo Line Ltd. over alleged managerial inefficiency. The government has also…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 18 October ArticleNigeria pushes for stronger ECOWAS ties with Sahel statesNigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) begin diplomatic talks in Dakar, Senegal.Nigerian news This…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 18 October ArticleOkpebholo receives CAN Christian Icon awardEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has received the Christian Icon Award from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the association’s 50th anniversary celebration in Abuja. The governor received the award…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 18 October Article2027: Continuation of Tinubu’s reforms critical to Nigerian’s economic recovery – WikeThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says Nigeria’s full economic recovery depends entirely on sustaining the bold reform policies initiated by President Bola Tinubu.Access Services Wike said…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 18 October ArticleNigeria’s problem is poverty not religion-MakindeGov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged Christians to actively engage in politics to help transform Nigeria, emphasising that the nation’s core challenge remains “grinding poverty” rather than religion. Makinde, who…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 16 October ArticleTinubu orders security chiefs to dismantle terrorist camps, rescue abducteesPresident Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to dismantle terrorist and bandit camps, rescue abducted Nigerians and strengthen security ahead of the 2027 general elections.Nigerian news The Minister of Defence, retired Gen.…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 16 October ArticlePresidency to transmit National Policing Bill to NASS in 2 weeksThe Presidency says it will transmit the National Policing Bill to the National Assembly within two weeks, following consultations with stakeholders. Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President and chairman…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 16 October ArticleMLSCN tasks inductees on accurate test results as Wellspring University graduates pioneer scientistsBenin City: The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, MLSCN, has charged newly inducted graduates of Medical Laboratory Science, Wellspring University, Benin City to be good ambassadors of the noble profession by…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 16 October ArticleAppointment Of 250 Special Assistants Is A boost To grassroot participation – APC leadersLeaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State have Commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for appointing 250 Special Assistants in Egor local government describing it as…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 16 October ArticleOkpebholo vows to rebuild burnt Oluku market, support victimsEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has promised to rebuild Oluku Market, which was destroyed by fire, and support traders who lost their shops and goods in the incident. He gave the…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 16 October ArticleBring the eagles home: Why Lagos is the answerFor too long, Nigerian football has been trying to get a real home. We have wandered from Uyo to Kaduna to Calabar to Benin to Asaba to Abuja. From the Godswill Akpabio…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 16 October ArticleNFF, NSC reportedly agree improved $75,000 monthly Chelle dealNigeria head coach Eric Chelle is reportedly keen to finalise negotiations over a proposed improved contract worth $75,000 per month before Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania in…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0