Editorial: Flood threat looms: Nigeria must act before disaster strikes
On April 15, 2026, the Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev warned Nigerians to the imminent flooding expected this year, with no fewer than 14,118 communities across 266 Local…
S/Court judgment leaves PDP without clear leadership — Turaki-led group
Abuja: The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the Supreme Court judgment of Thursday leaves the main opposition party without a defined leadership structure. Ini Ememobong, the National Publicity…
Supreme Court sets aside court of appeal ruling on ADC leadership
Abuja: The Supreme Court on Thursday, dismissed the decision of the court of appeal, ordering parties to maintain status quo antebellum, in the leadership dispute withing the ADC. The apex…
Edo workers rally for May Day as NLC flags insecurity, poverty
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Council, will today mark the 2026 May Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, beginning at 10 a.m. The theme…
Can Nigeria eliminate malaria before 2030?
For Malam Idris Yusuf, a 43-year-old petty trader at the bustling Zone 4 Suya Spot in Nigeria’s capital, the promise of a modern city is something he sees but rarely…
Auchi Court sentences 3 to 12yrs for rape as BHI hails Edo justice system
IGARRA — The Auchi High Court in Edo State has convicted and sentenced three persons to 12 years imprisonment each in two separate sexual violence cases involving minors, in judgments…
At 52, ‘Mr Figo’ sparks governance debate, urges citizens to demand accountability
BENIN CITY — A public advocacy lecture held to commemorate the 52nd birthday anniversary of Comrade Ikhuenbor Felix, popularly known as Mr. Figo, has thrown the spotlight on the critical…
2027 race: Ex-council boss Ilaboya joins race for Owan West Assembly seat
SABONGIDDA-ORA — A former Chairman of Owan West Local Government and sports journalist, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Owan West Constituency seat in…
World Malaria Day: LAPO distributes free drugs, rallies women on prevention
BENIN CITY — In commemoration of the 2026 World Malaria Day, the Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), in collaboration with the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency and Ikpoba-Okha…
Safety beyond hard hats: WSO Nigeria pushes for mental wellbeing
As the global community marked the 2026 International Labour Organization’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the World Safety Organization (WSO) Nigeria has called for a fundamental shift…