JAMB probes 6,458 candidates, inaugurates c’ttee on tech-driven exam fraud
… Directs varsities to conclude 2025 admissions by Oct ABUJA — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has placed the results of 6,458 candidates under investigation over alleged involvement…
Okpebholo Summons Benin-Sapele Road contractors over delay
BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has summoned the contractors handling the Benin-Sapele Road project following what he described as an unacceptable delay in the pace of…
2027: Why Jonathan shouldn’t contest — Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has advised ex-President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 presidential election, warning that the political terrain has changed. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels…
Edo PDP mourns pioneer Chairman
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has mourned its pioneer chairman, Chief Solomon Aguele, describing him as a steadfast leader who laid the foundation for the party’s…
Workers’ compensation: FG backtracks as NLC holds ground
… NSITF moves to avert strike, says AGF will refund workers, NLC leaders to review letter The Federal Government has pledged to reverse deductions from the Employees’ Compensation Scheme managed…
INEC CVR portal records over 26,000 hits on first day
BY CAROLINE AMEH ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday reported a big start to its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with its online portal recording 26,255…
House of Reps c’ttee, NIWA assess Baro port
The House of Representative Ad-hoc Committee on Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of Baro Inland Port and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) were at the port for an on-the-spot assessment. Chairman…
UNICEF, health expert urge stronger breastfeeding support, reforms to tackle hunger, high costs
Lagos: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and a health expert have called for stronger support systems and urgent policy reviews to promote effective breastfeeding and tackle hunger, rising transport…
Tinubu hails INEC over peaceful by-elections, congratulates winners
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he described as largely peaceful and credible by-elections across 16 constituencies in 12 states…
Edo reviews progress on health insurance, PHCs
BY EDWARD OSEGHE The Edo State health sector has reviewed progress on the implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) with a renewed push to strengthen health insurance…