NEPWHAN lauds Gov Okpebholo for PHC upgrades, attributes COVID-19 grant success to community support
BY KEN ABU The Edo State Government has earned commendation from the Network of Persons With HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) for upgrading primary health care (PHC) centres across…
Ize-Iyamu emerges first female CMD of UBTH
Ize-Iyamu emerges first female CMD of UBTH BENIN CITY – PROFESSOR (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu has emerged as the first female Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the 52-year-old University of Benin…
Peter Obi alleges illegal demolition of brother’s Lagos property
… Says court judgment cited did not authorise action LAGOS — Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has raised alarm over the demolition of a…
MultiChoice slashes DStv decoder price by 50%
LAGOS — In a bid to reverse declining subscription numbers and enhance customer satisfaction, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 50 per cent reduction in the price of its DStv decoder,…
NPHCDA, UNICEF, partners visit EDSPHCDA ahead Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign in Edo
EDWARD OSEGHE In preparation for the forthcoming Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in Edo State, officials from the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and…
Edo govt partners WHO, UNICEF, others for mass polio vaccination drive
EDWARD OSEGHE The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), has partnered with global health organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF to…
President Tinubu, National Assembly must act fast to save Nigeria athletics, sports from more Turkish-like exodus
…More ‘runaway Favour Ofili’s’ will emerge if the right policies, incentives are not put in place By Maxwell Kumoye Sports and athletics in particular, in many countries including Nigeria, have…
Super Eagles can still qualify for 2026 World Cup, says Joseph Yobo
Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, has urged Nigerians not to write off the Eagles’ qualification to the 2026 World Cup as their fate is not sealed yet. He stated…
Infrastructure projects: Edo Gov secures Assembly backing for N100bn loan
The Edo State House of Assembly has approved a N100 billion loan request by Governor Monday Okpebholo to accelerate the pace of infrastructure development across the state. The legislative approval…
Okpebholo flags Off 14km road linking Obaseki’s hometown, 9 others
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has flagged off the construction of a 14-kilometre road in Uhunmwode Local Government Area, linking the community of former Governor Godwin Obaseki with nine…