Arsenal Cool Pursuit of Madueke After Chelsea Demand £50m
By Edward Oseghe Arsenal have reportedly backed away from an immediate move for British-Nigerian winger Noni Madueke after Chelsea placed a £50 million price tag on the 23-year-old. Madueke, who…
Senate extends 2024 budget implementation to Dec
The Senate has, for the second time, extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 budget, this time until December 31, 2025. The resolution was passed during Tuesday’s…
Police arrest 4 suspected cultists in Auchi
The Edo State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of four suspected cultists in various locations in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area. In a statement, the command’s spokesperson,…
2027: ALGON denies endorsing Wamakko as Tinubu’s running mate
SOKOTO – The Sokoto State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has denied reports suggesting it endorsed Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko as a potential running mate…
Oba of Benin urges Govs to safeguard Nigeria’s unity, commends Tinubu’s leadership
… Tasks journalists to support Gov Okpebholo’s result-oriented governance HAMEED BRAIMAH BENIN CITY — His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, has urged Nigerian…
2027: APC South South Govs, leaders endorse Tinubu for 2nd term
… As PGF reaffirms support for Tinubu’s agenda BY IDAHOSA MUSA BENIN CITY, NIGERIA- The All Progressive Congress (APC) governors and leaders of the party in the South South have…
Edo govt reaffirms commitment to Graduate Devt Programme
… Expands scheme with fully sponsored PG studies BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has restated its unwavering commitment to the Edo State Graduate Development Programme (GDP), dismissing recent…
Edo govt steps up fight against drug abuse, earns recognition
By Gloria Osemudiamhen BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has stepped up its efforts to curb drug abuse and illicit trafficking, with Governor Monday Okpebholo declaring a renewed focus…
NUJ Warri Correspondents lead city-wide campaign for peace, urge calm amid rising tensions
WARRI — Journalists under the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Delta State, on Saturday embarked on an intensive peace sensitization campaign across Warri and its environs, calling…
Seplat Energy commissions 3 new STEAM labs in Benin
BY MONDAY OISE BENIN CITY — In a landmark move to revolutionise science and technology education in Edo State, the NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned three new state-of-the-art Science,…