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The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases and senses, including internet slang such as “DM”, “brainfart” and “chug”. Over…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decried the rising incident of human rights violation in the country, stating that last alone over 320,000 cases were reported across the country. Speaking during the presentation of June 2025 Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu said: “In the month…
Justice Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 23, 2025, convicted and sentenced twelve Filipinos to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts are: Anjeanette Topacio, Gladys Joy Mag-Iba, Jean Calago, Shairah Mae Reyes, Roseann Gonzales, Lari Jane Tayag, Mary Grace De La Cruz,…
Effect of Climate Change on Nigeria, Not Just Environmental Injustice But Moral Failure The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, has described the effect of climate change on Nigeria and the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa as more than an environmental injustice but a moral failure. Speaking at the Regional Africa Human…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Dr. Anthony Okungbowa has asserted the position of the books launched by the Director of Establishments, Labour and Productivity, Victor Okenini Esq., titled “Reformulating the Policies of the Civil Service” and “Effective Writing for Public Servants and Business Professionals,” as contributions towards practical and…
By Israel Adebiyi The Edo State Government has banned the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT, and Drivers on Wheel in the State with immediate effect. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary to State Government (SSG) Umar Musa Ikhilor,…
The United Kingdom (UK) Government has announced a £19 million funding commitment to develop Climate Resilient health and education facilities in Nigeria. The announcement was made at a joint inauguration by the UK Government, Federal Ministry of Health, the Governments of Kano and Jigawa States and UNICEF, of 84 climate-resilient schools and health care facilities…
Eighteen-year-old Faith Joseph, on Thursday, narrated how she refused to engage in prostitution in Mali after traffickers tricked her into believing that she was going to work in a supermarket in Lagos. Joseph said she was working as a maid in Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, when she was offered a…
UPTH :The Titian in Healthcare Commissions Upth premium. Katherine Abayomi, Port Harcourt In addressing improved healthcare and medical tourism challenges in Rivers State and beyond, the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with Patricia Health Services, has commissioned UPTH PREMIUM, A 5-star medical facility. The Upth premium runs in partnership (ppp)with Teinye Isokrariari,…
The Edo State Police Command has busted a criminal syndicate involving a serving police inspector and three civilians accused of extorting, brutalising, and robbing residents in Benin City.
The breakthrough followed a viral video in which a victim alleged he was abducted by policemen, dispossessed of his phone and valuables, and subjected to harassment.
