Breaking: Four Bandits Arrested by Security Operative at Akure Airport
Security operatives have arrested four suspected bandits near the airport perimeter in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, following a coordinated security operation involving multiple agencies. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued late Sunday by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, which disclosed that the suspects were apprehended around the vicinity of Akure […]
Middle East War: Nigerian Among 141 Injured In Iran Missile Strikes
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting No fewer than 141 people, including a Nigerian national, have been injured following a wave of missile linked to escalating hostilities between Iran and countries in the Gulf region, according to officials. Authorities said the projectiles were launched from Iran and targeted the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as tensions in the Middle […]
Interfaith: Tinubu Orders Nationwide Rice Distribution For Lent, Ramadan
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order to the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across all states of the federation as part of a nationwide support initiative for citizens observing the Ramadan and Lenten seasons. The President’s directive, according to a statement issued by Governor of Imo State and Director-General, […]
Tinubu Mourns Super Eagles Midfielder Nwosu, Says He left Indelible Mark Behind
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Super Eagles player, Henry Onyemanze Nwosu who died at the age of 62. He described him as one of Nigeria’s most gifted footballers whose legacy will stand the test of time. In a condolence message issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on […]
Edo NAWOJ Celebrates IWD With Visit To Home Of “The” Elderly
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Edo State Chapter has marked the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration with a visit to the Catholic Home of the Elderly, St Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin City. The event was part of the association’s activities to commemorate the day, themed “Give to Gain”. […]
Ayo Oritsejafor, Adeboye, Others Grace Ex-PFN President, Omobude’s @80 Birthday
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The former president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Papa Ayo Oritsejafor, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Mike Okonkwo, Wale Oke, president, PFN, have graced the 80th birthday celebration of the former president of PFN, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude in Benin. Speaking at the birthday ceremony, the founder and senior pastor of Word […]
Plateau: 3 Security Operatives, 7 Vigilantes Killed As Bandits Invade Kanam Community
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Bandits have struck Wanka community in Keram district, Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing 10 persons. The incident happened on Friday. The victims were said to be three security operatives and seven vigilantes in the encounter which lasted over several hours Villages in Wase and Kanam, which share a border, […]
Anambra Signs Technology Partnership with Saudi Firm
The government of Anambra State has signed a strategic agreement with a Saudi Arabian technology company aimed at boosting innovation, research and investment in emerging technologies. In a press statement released on Saturday, the state Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said the agreement marked the beginning of a partnership designed to accelerate innovation-driven economic growth […]
European Parliament Demands Freedom for Niger’s Ousted President Bazoum, Warns Junta of Possible Sanctions
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Niger’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum, and his wife, who have remained in detention since the 2023 military coup that toppled his government. In a resolution passed almost unanimously on Friday, the lawmakers strongly condemned the continued detention of Bazoum and […]
Edo State Ministry Of Women Affairs Honours UBTH CMD Prof. Ize-Iyamu, Lists Contributions
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has bestowed on the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Prof. Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu with the honour of the Exceptional Medical Administrator of the Year Award. The event, held at the Edo State Government House, recognized […]