Category: Politics

By Emamuzo Iboma A 43-year-old female make-up artist, Adekoya Adebukonla Mary, who claimed she was traveling to India for fibroid surgery, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, after 2.2 kilograms of cocaine were discovered concealed in her luggage. The…

By Israel Adebiyi In a bid to eliminate drug stockouts, the Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDPHDA), Dr. Coulson Osoikhia, has inaugurated the Healthcare Drug Revolving Fund Committee (DRF). He reaffirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s unwavering commitment to strengthening primary healthcare in the state. Dr. Osoikhia stated that one of the…

By Israel Adebiyi Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, has disclosed that the state have recorded three deaths and six confirm cases from Diphtheria since the outbreak of the disease in the state. Dr Cyril disclosed this in Benin in an interview with journalists while giving an update on the outbreak of the…

By Israel Adebiyi The Headquarters 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Benin City has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups in Oghede, Iyanomo, and nearby communities, cautioning them to desist from encroaching on lands that legally belong to the Nigerian Army.  Describing the situation as a growing concern, the Army said, “some…

By Israel Adebiyi Police operatives have exhumed the remains of 21-year-old girl, Osato Edogiaweria, allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, Joshua Osaigbovo, from a shallow grave in Iyanomon community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. A statement by the Command’s Spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, revealed that the deceased was reported missing by her mother, Mrs…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has emerged overall winner of the 4th Japanese Ambassador’s Karate Tournament, clinching 7 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Anambra State secured second place with 6 gold, 6 silver, and 2 bronze medals, while Bayelsa State came third with 4 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. At the closing…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, with its prestigious Media Friendly Governor Award. The award ceremony took place on Saturday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Union. Governor Zulum, who has received several accolades…

Thousands of people gathered at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja to celebrate the 11th edition of International Yoga Day. First marked in 2015, International Yoga Day has since evolved into a global movement promoting health, harmony, and peace. Speaking at the event over the weekend, the acting High Commissioner of India to Nigeria,…

The Majority Leader of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, Hon. Ridwan Barade, has called for the outlawing and criminalization of marriage involving anyone below the age of 18. Barade made the call during a National Roundtable Dialogue with high-level policymakers held in Abuja to mark the Day of the African Child 2025. The event was organized…

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has commenced a nationwide tour aimed at promoting the ease of doing business across the country. The tour, which includes technical sessions and town hall meetings in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, is designed to localize and deepen the understanding of business-friendly reforms and encourage…