Football Reform: SWAN Seeks Stronger NFF Partnership After FIFA, CAF Engagement
Nigeria’s football reform conversation has taken another step as the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) presented an 18-page position paper on the challenges and possible institutional and administrative reforms in Nigerian football to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), while calling for a stronger partnership between both bodies.
Edo Power Sector Enters New Phase As ESERC Grants BEDC Electricity Edo Ltd Provisional Licence
The transition to a state-regulated electricity market has taken a major step forward in Edo State, with ESERC granting BEDC Electricity Edo Ltd a provisional licence to operate under the new regulatory framework.
Ikom Blackout: Enoh Secures Two-Month Power Restoration Assurance
For businesses, artisans and households in Ikom, the long wait for electricity may be nearing its end as the Federal Government moves to restore power within two months following intervention by Senator John Owan Enoh.
Edo Council, Organisers Partner To Equip Youths With Skills
As youth unemployment and insecurity continue to challenge communities, Esan Central Local Government Council has joined forces with organisers of a vocational empowerment programme to equip young people with practical skills for jobs, businesses and self-reliance.
Court Releases Nnaji’s Passport For Medical Treatment Abroad
Former minister Uche Nnaji can now travel abroad for medical treatment after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the release of his international passport, despite his ongoing trial on six charges filed by the ICPC.
UNGA 2026: Over 60% Of SDG Targets Off Track As World Leaders Meet To Confront Global Crises
As world leaders converge on New York to confront a world battered by conflicts, climate shocks and economic pressures, a sobering development picture has emerged: 64 per cent of assessed Sustainable Development Goal targets are either barely advancing or have gone backwards.
A’Ibom Declares Wednesday Work-Free For 39th Anniversary
The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared Wednesday, September 23, 2026, a work-free day to enable citizens and residents participate in activities marking the state’s 39th anniversary.
Brake Failure Sparks Multiple Crash At Ikpoba Hill, Three Injured, Six Vehicles Damaged
A 40-foot tanker reportedly lost its brakes while descending Ikpoba Hill in Benin City on Sunday, crashing into five other vehicles, injuring three people and leaving a trail of damaged vehicles in its wake.
Watt Market Police Assault: ADC Guber Candidate Demands Justice Through Due Process
You can condemn an alleged attack on a police officer without abandoning the rule of law. That is the position of Cross River ADC governorship candidate Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, who has called for a thorough and transparent prosecution of those found culpable in the Watt Market incident.
Calabar Walkaton: Fitness Club, AHF Nigeria Rally Cross Riverians For Unity
Ahead of 2027 general elections, different tribes, tongues and backgrounds, residents converged for the Calabar WALKATON, turning a fitness exercise into a collective call for unity, healthy living and sustainable development.