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Barikui Felix A group, Coalition of Rivers State Youth Bodies, CORYB, has called on the government at all levels to prioritise the welfare of its citizens, especially the youth, as the future of the nation depends on them. The group’s chairman, Imeabe Saviour Oscar, stated this in Port Harcourt shortly after he was inaugurated as…
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has predicted that the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) would usher the region into new vistas of development. This is as former Nigerian leader and only surviving founding father of ECOWAS, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.) and ex-Minister of External Affairs,…
Emamuzo Iboma Marketing and industry experts have called on professionals to prioritise a deep understanding of consumer needs over the blind adoption of emerging technologies. The call was made at the recently concluded MarkHack 4.0, a trailblazing marketing communications and tech hackathon held in Lagos under the theme “Ignite the Future of Marketing: Where Innovation,…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City To promote menstrual hygiene awareness and dispel the stigma surrounding menstruation, the Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has visited Imaguero College along Benin-Sapele Road in Benin City to sensitize pupils on the significance of maintaining proper menstrual hygiene practices. Mrs. Anani’s visit was part…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fighting cultism, kidnapping, and other crimes in the State, reaffirming that the demolition of criminal hideouts will continue. Governor Okpebholo made this declaration during an interactive session with youths across the 18 local government areas of Edo State…
The scheduled arraignment of Halima Buba, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, and Innocent Mbagwu, the bank’s Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer, was on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, but it was stalled due to the defendants’ absence in court. The case, brought before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, involves allegations…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, has extended heartfelt commendations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his second year in office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to a statement released by the Chief Press…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to assessing the performance of the State’s ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), as part of the year 2025 first quarter performance appraisal exercise. The Head of Service (HOS), Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, disclosed the information during a pre-appraisal exercise organised by the Directorate of…
Uko Okon A devastating auto crash has occurred in Akwa Ibom State, claiming the lives of two children, three males, and one female. The accident, involving a dyna truck and a tricycle (Keke), happened at 8 a.m. on Wednesday along Mbiabong Road, off Calabar/Itu Road. It was gathered that the truck driver fled the scene…
…As Experts condemn reckless Borrowing, calls for urgent fiscal responsibility and accountability Emamuzo Iboma President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested approval from Nigeria’s National Assembly for an external loan exceeding $21.5 billion (around N8.5 trillion). This proposal includes $2.19 billion in grants and a plan to issue N757 billion in government bonds to address…