Category: News


  • The Founder of the Nigerian Women in Leadership Forum (NWLF), Mrs. Betsy Bene Obaseki, has urged women to embrace patriotism and take a proactive role in enhancing Nigeria’s political landscape. She stated this on Thursday in Benin, at the inaugural conference of the Forum. She called for women to go beyond mentoring and actively sponsor one…

  • Says we’ve addressed diverse needs of Edo people, impacted on education, health, agric, infrastructure, others Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Sunday, led members of the State’s Executive Council (EXCO), religious and political leaders and other stakeholders to a thanksgiving service to mark the end of his 8-year stint as governor of Edo State,…

  • The Godwin Obaseki-led administration in Edo State is to unveil Nigeria’s first Teachers’ Hall of Fame, as part of its recognition of the immense contributions of teachers to societal growth and well-being. Speaking on the epoch making event, the Commissioner for Education, Dr Joan Osa Oviawe, commended Governor Obaseki for his futuristic look and approach…

  • The arrest of Edo State’s Accountant General, Julius Anelu, and two other top officials was carried out to quickly save state in view of “huge and suspicious from the state treasured by the outgoing administration”. An impeccable source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which pleaded anonymity informed that the arrests were made…

  • Veteran journalist and author, Dr. Ngozi Fidelia Anyaegbunam, has passed on. She was aged 67. A statement by the deceased’s family signed by her son, Rocky C. Agbese, said she died after a brief illness. “With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the untimely death of Dr Ngozi Fidelia Anyaegbunam after…

  • Dangote Refinery has broken silence on the price of premium motor spirit (pms) otherwise known as petroleum from its refinery, saying its product is cheaper than the imported one. The Group disclosed this in response to comment from some marketers to that imported pms is cheaper than the one supplied from Dangote Refinery. The Independent…

  • In a shocking turn of events, the already tumultuous saga surrounding the late Herbert Wigwe’s estate has taken another dramatic twist. Inside sources close to the family reveal that tensions have reached a boiling point, with relatives publicly distancing themselves from Uchechukwu Wigwe, Herbert’s younger brother. They express deep distrust in his ability to manage…

  • Alex Iwobi is focused on encouraging youth through football and music. He recently dropped his second track, ‘What’s Luv?’, featuring his friend SPKS and up-and-coming artist MBrown. Iwobi’s first song, ‘Don’t Shoot’, was released in June. Alex Iwobi is focused on encouraging youth through football and music. He recently dropped his second track, ‘What’s Luv?’,…

  • Inslee activates some Washington National Guard members to support public safety activities related to the 2024 elections November 01, 2024 Today, Gov. Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members to be on stand-by in the event they are asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week. The governor…

  • Dangote Refinery has dismissed the allegation of selling Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol at between N1, 015 and N1, 028/litre, as fake news. Oil marketers, yesterday, said the price of petrol, produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery stood between N1, 015 and N1, 028/litre, adding that it would be reasonable to import…