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BENIN CITY – The Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has intensified preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise, urging intending pilgrims to strictly adhere to all guidelines to ensure a smooth and hitch-free pilgrimage. This was contained in a statement issued in Benin City by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Eranga Abdulkabir Muhammadkabir, […]

Abuja: African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday in Abuja staged a peaceful protest over the derecognition of the Sen. David Mark leadership by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest began from Maitama Roundabout to INEC headquarters in the FCT. NAN also reports that the protest, led […]

Awka: The Anambra Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended all congresses in the state until further notice. The Chairman and Secretary of the party, Mr Patrick Obianyo and Mr Lawrence Okeke, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen on Wednesday. The party stated that the decision […]

Abuja: The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently in a closed-door meeting with the Sen. David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC). The PDP high-powered delegation, led by Turaki, arrived at Mark’s residence at Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja, at about 4.50 p.m. on Wednesday. A source close to the party disclosed that the visit […]

Kano: The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday visited former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, seeking his support for the party ahead of 20227 general elections. Yilwatda, during the visit in Kano, described Shekarau as a sincere man and a decent politician whose experience was crucial to the party’s success. He […]

The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday led efforts to boost participation of Edo youths in the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise, as he received a delegation of the Nigerian Army at the Government House, Benin City. The visit, which was part of a nationwide sensitisation campaign, saw the governor reaffirm […]

Nigeria’s current economic story is, in many ways, a paradox, particularly in today’s volatile global environment. Blessed with vast crude oil resources and intermittent periods of substantial revenue inflows, especially following the removal of oil subsidies the country nevertheless continues to struggle with fiscal instability, rising debt, and recurring economic shocks. At the heart of […]

Lagos: Two Lagos-based lawyers, Kehinde Nubi and Okechukwu Nna, have said police must maintain law and order within legal limits and respect human rights. They stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos while reacting to issues of police powers and citizens’ rights. Nubi, Principal Counsel at Kehinde Nubi […]

‎The Nigerian National League (NNL) Conference B is reaching its climax, with Sporting Lagos poised to secure promotion back to the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL). ‎ The Lagos-based team is on the pole position of booking their ticket back to the top flight, and all they need is a maximum points haul from their final […]

‎The management, staff, and players of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi have said that the leadership of their chairman, Simon Ikya, has recalibrated the club’s direction and instilled unity as the team’s core shape. ‎ ‎The club stated this on Monday in Makurdi in a goodwill message signed by Austin Tyowua, principal media officer, […]

‎The Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Edo State Chapter, has extended warm and heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on his well-deserved recognition at the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition Awards. ‎ ‎In a statement signed by Comrade Idahosa Moses, Secretary of Edo SWAN, the […]

BENIN CITY: Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a major drug warehouse in Igbanke community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, seizing 1,378 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa and arresting one suspect, 37-year-old Roland Owie. The Edo State Commander of the agency, Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Monday […]