In a mark of deep respect and national mourning, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the suspension of the commissioning ceremony of 102 ultra-modern buses acquired for the newly rebranded Edoline Mass Transit Scheme. Governor Okpebholo stated that proceeding with the flag-off of the public transportation initiative at this time, following […]
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated the Junior D’Tigress of Nigeria for their remarkable start to the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Czech Republic. The Nigerian U19 Women’s Basketball Team secured a thrilling 93-88 victory over China in their opening group match. Despite trailing 44-38 at halftime, the Nigerian girls mounted a […]
Rima Strikers delivered a commanding performance on Day 5 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 Phase 1, overpowering De Defenders 31–19 in a one-sided affair at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State. The Caliphate side, who now top the male category league after 5 matches, left no room for doubt as […]
By Sophia Afolabi Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has issued a firm two-week deadline to herdsmen to end open grazing within Owerri, the state capital, as part of a new push to restore order and protect farmlands. The directive, which takes effect from July 24, 2025, was announced by the state Commissioner for Livestock Development, […]
The Executive Chairman,Edo State Sports Commission Hon Amadin Desmond Enabulele has expressed his Commission’s commitment to encourage and develop Baseball and Softball games in Edo state, approving the inclusion of the sports Commission’s calendar.The Edo State Sports Commission boss made the commitment when he received a delegation of Baseball Tomorrow Academy in his office at […]
By Sophia Afolabi Chaos erupted in Aguata Local Government Area early Tuesday as unidentified gunmen launched a violent attack at the Oko and Ekwulobia flyover, leaving two civilians dead and a patrol vehicle in flames. Confirming the incident, Anambra Police Command spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the assailants opened fire indiscriminately, throwing residents into panic. […]
National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko had a fruitful engagement with Abia State Governor His Excellency Dr. Alex Oti in Umuahia on Wednesday aimed at harnessing the potentials of sports economy in the state and Nigeria as a whole. Speaking afterwards, the NSC Chairman commended Dr. Oti for deliberately aligning with the Renewed Hope […]
By Sophia Afolabi In a sweeping move to restore security and accountability, the Abia State Government has launched a full-scale offensive against criminal activities, cultism, and drug abuse, while also beginning long-overdue payments to sacked staff of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba. The developments were unveiled during a media briefing held at the Government House, Umuahia, […]
By Sophia Afolabi The oil-rich community of Obitti in Imo State’s Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area remains a stark emblem of Nigeria’s resource curse, where wealth flows beneath the ground, yet poverty and neglect define daily life. For decades, multinational and indigenous oil firms have operated across the region, extracting crude oil and natural gas, while […]
Group leaders Nigeria will fancy their chances of scooping the three points when they take on Botswana in Casablanca on Thursday, in their second match of the determined campaign to win a 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations title. The Super Falcons wasted little sweat in dispatching Tunisia’s senior girls 3-0 in their first match […]
