Selective Philanthropy: Delta SSA’s Public Offer Of N500K Job, Luxury Trip To Emmanson Raises Eyebrows
NIGERIA, DELTA – Delta State’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, is under fire after offering a job and vacation package to Comfort Emmanson, a recently released inmate from Kirikiri Prison. In a Facebook post, Ossai described Emmanson as deserving of a break and invited her to Delta State “to unwind.” He also […]
Just In: WTO’s DG, Okonjo-Iweala Visits Tinubu, Lauds Stability of Nigeria’s Economy
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the Aso Villa in Abuja. Tinubu and Okonjo-Iweala were in a closed-door meeting at the nation’s political capital where they discussed trade matters as they relate to national, continental and global relevance. In a chat with newsmen after […]
Alumni Play Key Roles In Institution’s Development, Says Prof. Ize-Iyamu
……As Don Drums For Oral Health Documentations Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Dean, School of Dentistry, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof.(Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu has challenged Alumni of the institution to dedicate themselves to the development of their Alma mater as a way of giving back to the society. Prof. Ize-Iyamu made the […]
AON Lifts ‘No Fly’ Life Ban On Ibom Air Passenger, Emmanson
…Tasks Relevant Agencies On Sensitizing Passengers On Dangers Of Unruly Behaviour Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lifted the ‘No Fly’ life ban it slammed on Ms. Comfort Emmanson for her unruly behaviour onboard Ibom Air Flight QI 513 from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. In a statement signed […]
Moscow Set to Host First World Public Assembly, Uniting Global Voices for Peace
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting The global spotlight will shine on the Russian capital this September as the First World Public Assembly (WPA) convenes at the World Trade Center, bringing together delegates from more than 140 countries in commemoration of the International Day of Peace. Organized by the World Peoples Assembly, the landmark humanitarian forum […]
NDLEA Arrests 49 Suspected Drug-Related Offenders In Kano Two Days Raid
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In a strong determination to rid Kano State off drugs, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, said it has nabbed 49 suspects linked to various drug-related offenses in Kano State. Their arrest followed a two-day raids across the metropolis on August 7 and 8, 2025 […]
JAMB: Over 500 Exceptional Underage Out Of 41,027 Students To Be Screened For Admissions
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates out of 41,027 below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the […]
Still on Edo Central By Election: Why Electorates Must Put Esan First — By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
This Saturday, the people of Esan land face more than a by election; they face a defining choice about unity, fairness, and the future of our people. In my recent interview on Arise News, I spoke frankly about my support for Uromi. Some dismissed it as mere sentiment. Let me be clear: that was […]
Breaking: FG Bans Establishment of New Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has enacted a seven-year ban on the creation of new federal tertiary educational institutions. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, led by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, has decided to implement a five-year ban on setting up any new federal tertiary educational institutions throughout the nation. This suspension pertains to universities, […]
First Abia International Para Badminton Championship Commences September
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting First Abia International Para Badminton Championships and all African Para Badminton Championships will commence in Umuahia, Abia State, on September 30. The State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu who revealed this while flagging off events leading to the Championships, said the event marks a defining moment in the state’s sports […]