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ABUJA: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a strategic alignment of democratic governance with sound economic policies to ensure long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s political system. Jonathan made the call at the national convening and launch of a research report by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) on Thursday in Abuja. The research report is titled: […]

The Edo State Government is set to host the 5th State Diaspora Focal Point Officers (SDFPO) National Summit in Benin City from April 12 to April 15, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen diaspora engagement for national development. The summit, which is being organised by the Edo State Diaspora Agency in collaboration with the […]

Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday led top government officials and party leaders of the All progressive Congress (APC) to pay a condolence visit to the Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa over the death of his mother late Mrs Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa. Gov Okpebholo was accompanied on the condolence visit by State Chairman […]

‎Zimbabwe have officially confirmed their participation in the upcoming Unity Cup scheduled to take place in London this May. ‎ ‎The announcement was made by the Zimbabwe Football Association in a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, where the federation also revealed that their opening fixture will be against the Nigeria national football team. ‎ ‎The […]

‎The Confederation of African Football has officially conducted the draw for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, with host nation Morocco set to headline Group A. ‎ ‎The tournament, which will showcase the continent’s brightest young talents, is expected to be fiercely contested following the release of a balanced group-stage lineup. ‎ ‎Host Morocco […]

BENIN CITY — The Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP) has trained media executives from both print and electronic organisations, with a charge to strengthen accurate documentation, ethical reporting and sustained follow-up of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases. The two days training held in Benin City, Edo State, brought together practitioners across media platforms […]

Benin City: In the wake of the recent tragic attack in Jos, Plateau State, technology innovator Emmanuel Asekhame has expressed deep concern and heartfelt sympathy for victims, families, and communities affected by the violence, while urging Nigerians to remain united and resilient in the face of adversity. The attack, which reportedly led to loss of […]

Yenagoa: The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has signed a strategic partnership with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Youth Development to expand youth employment opportunities through its Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Yenagoa, aims to strengthen market-driven skills development and […]

‎President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has arrived in Dakar for high level talks following the controversial decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. ‎ ‎The visit comes nearly a month after CAF overturned Senegal’s 1 0 victory over Morocco in the final […]

‎Global governing body World Athletics has announced a significant restructuring of marathon competition, with plans to introduce a standalone World Marathon Championships beginning in 2030. ‎ ‎Under the new framework, the marathon will remain part of the World Athletics Championships programme for the 2027 and 2029 editions. ‎ ‎However, from 2031 onward, the event will […]

BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has moved decisively to reverse what his administration describes as years of developmental decay, recording significant gains across infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security within 18 months in office. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, disclosed this at a press conference in Benin […]

The Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, Commodore Shehu Tasiu has urged Naval officers and ratings in the Niger Delta region to sustain their commitment to national service and strengthen support for host communities. Commodore Tasiu gave the charge during an Easter gathering with personnel and media executives. He described Easter as a season […]