Idahosa mourns Arase, lauds commitment to nat’l security
BENIN CITY – Hon Dennis Idahosa, Deputy Governor of Edo, has paid tribute to the late Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, applauding his dedication to service and commitment to…
UBEC, partners to provide 47m students with laptops, devices
ABUJA – Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has said that about 47 million students in pre-primary, primary and junior secondary schools will benefit from its new digital learning initiative under…
Okpebholo intensifies road inspections, warns contractors on quality, speed
BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has intensified supervision of major road projects across the state, warning contractors to deliver durable infrastructure that reflects value for taxpayers’…
First Lady’s Office pledges support as Ativie installed Rotary President
BENIN CITY – The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has pledged support for humanitarian projects as she congratulated Rtn. Elizabeth Ativie on her installation as…
Edo sets model in labour relations – HOS
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, has said pledged the state government determination to make Edo a model of labour relations in Nigeria. Okungbowa…
Navigating air rage in Nigeria
BY PROF. VIOLET AIGBOKHAEVBO Nigeria’s civil aviation industry is central to the nation’s economic growth and development, providing essential transportation for people, goods, animals and services. With 31 airports, 92…
Oldest Missionary in Nigeria, Ruth Elton, dies at 91
BY JENNIFER SEKIL Renowned missionary, Ruth Elton, widely regarded as the oldest serving missionary in Nigeria, has died at the age of 91. Elton passed away on Saturday at the…
Nwoko wants Anioma people to embrace Igbo identity
Abuja: Senator Ned Nwoko (APC–Delta North) has called on the Anioma people in Delta State to embrace their Igbo identity and unite with their kinsmen across the Niger to build…
Nigeria’s gas production hits daily average of 7.59bscf – NUPRC
ABUJA: The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that gas flaring in Nigeria dropped to 7.16 per cent in July 2025, while daily gas production rose to 7.59…
Dignitaries hail Pa Emwanta @ 80th birthday celebration
BY LUCKY EFESE Prominent Edo leaders, labour and media chiefs at the weekend paid glowing tributes to octogenarian, Pa Sunday Emwanta, uncle to former Commissioner for Information and Orientation and…