Practical military leadership needed to address nat’l security challenges – Ex-CDS
ABUJA – Former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Air Marshal Al-Amin Dagash, has called for a new culture of practical and principled leadership among military officers in addressing Nigeria’s evolving…
Intensify efforts to ensure lasting peace in Yoruba land, Olubadan-designate urges Ooni
IBADAN – The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, to intensify efforts in ensuring lasting peace among traditional rulers in Yoruba land. Ladoja…
Edo Fest records huge turnout, boosts local businesses
BY: IGEMU EVUOGHENE JEMIMAH BENIN CITY – The Edo Fest held at Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin City, has been described as a major success, drawing traders, entrepreneurs, and shoppers…
Oredo Council boss tasks residents on protection of public infrastructure
…Commissions street lights, boreholes BENIN CITY – The Acting Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Mrs. Evbu Amen Oboh, has called on residents to take ownership of government infrastructure in…
Failed transactions: Banks’ customers decry delay, tedious process of money reversal
ABUJA – Banks’ customers have decried the delay by some banks to reverse their monies in the event of a failed transaction. Some of them who spoke to newsmen in…
NiMet forecasts 3-day rainfall, thunderstorms nationwide
ABUJA – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of rainfall and thunderstorms across the country beginning Monday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet…
No rift among Delta commissioners, govt focused on projects — Aniagwu
BY AJUWA VICTOR The Delta State Government has dismissed reports of a rift among members of the State Executive Council, describing them as false and a calculated attempt to distract…
2025 Budget: NASS halts contract circulars… ₦23.9trn capital vote rolls into 2026
BY CAROLINE AMEH ABUJA – The National Assembly has directed the Ministry of Finance to withdraw all circulars on contract awards under the 2025 fiscal year, warning that no fresh…
Countdown to Celebrating the Return of Benin Artefacts (2)
By Francis Odupute, Okwuokei Ijeoma and Ubiomo Oghenedoro Efe The Gen Zs will likely be the first to peruse this exciting feature series online. Yet, many of them may be…
Igbinedion University inducts 48 medical doctors
BENIN CITY – The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Thursday inducted 48 newly qualified medical doctors at the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo into the medical profession. The…