In a decisive move within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, clinched the governorship ticket after securing victory in the parallel primaries. With a resounding 301 votes, Shaibu emerged triumphant, while the faction led by Governor Godwin Obaseki had not yet commenced their voting process. The delegates, affirming … Read more
Mrs. Elizabeth Ugwoma Awo-Ejeh, a 27-year-old student, has been grappling with breast cancer for two years. Despite the relentless pain she faces daily, she courageously opens up about her battle, shedding light on the agonizing struggles she endures. With unwavering determination, Elizabeth appeals to the generosity of compassionate Nigerians. She seeks support to afford her … Read more
NOC congratulates Taekwondoist Anyanacho and Saidu for Olympic Games slot The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has hailed the president, the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria (TFN), Abdullahi Saidu and Taekwondoist, Elizabeth Anyanacho, 24, for her qualification for the Olympic Games The Taekwondoist, competing in the 67 kg weight class had dispatched Kenyan Jully Musanga in two … Read more
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a violent assault on journalists covering the party’s gubernatorial primaries. The incident, which occurred on February 16, 2024, at the Lushville Hotel in Benin, saw journalists beaten and their equipment destroyed. … Read more
A bill aimed at establishing three additional states in the South-West region has been scheduled for presentation in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Oluwole Oke, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, the proposed legislation seeks the creation of Oke-Ogun, Ijebu, and Ife-Ijesa states. Titled “A Bill for an Act to amend … Read more
Odunayo Sanya, the Managing Director of MTN Foundation, revealed that the foundation has dedicated a whopping N28.8 billion to enhance primary healthcare services at the grassroots level nationwide. This announcement came during the signing of a partnership agreement with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) to establish 52 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) across … Read more
A Suspected 29-year-old simulator who was caught using the plate number of the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, is now in police custody in Benin City. he man identified as Martins Uwaifo was said to have been intercepted by operatives of the anti-cultism unit of the Nigerian Police while conducting a stop and search … Read more