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Ibadan: The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday protested the May 15 abduction of 42 pupils and teachers from public schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Members of the association, joined by Civil Society Organisations, marched in their hundreds across Bodija, Mokola, Iwo Road, Gate/Bus Stop, and the state Secretariat […]

Port Harcourt: The National Union of Tenant of Nigeria (NUTN) has urged Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to intervene urgently in the worsening housing crises in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor areas of the state. The appeal is contained in a letter signed by the union’s Executive Secretary, Mr Ceaser Enwefah, and addressed to the governor […]

Abuja: The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) says between 30 per cent and 45 per cent of patients are malnourished on admission into tertiary health facilities. The Founder and President of WASPEN, Dr Teresa Pounds, said this at a virtual news conference on Monday announcing the society’s Fifth Annual Clinical Nutrition […]

Ado-EKiti: The Police Command in Ekiti has described as false and mischievous a social media report alleging that passengers in a bus travelling from Ado-Ekiti to Ibadan were kidnapped at Aramoko-Ekiti on Sunday. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Sunday Abutu, in a statement issued on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, said that […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said that the renovation of the abandoned Doctors’ Quarters on Ezotti Street in Benin City will be completed and ready for occupation within the next two months. The governor stated this after an inspection tour of the facility alongside the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly […]

Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has frowned at the dilapidated nature of facilities at the Corporate Headquarters of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) promising to upgrade and uplift the station to compete favourably with its counterpart across the globe. Gov. Okpebholo, was accompanied on the inspection tour of facilities in the Station by the Speaker […]

Stanley Nwabali’s decision to terminate his contract with Chippa United in early 2026 left many Nigerian football fans scratching their heads. After four years of steady growth in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, the Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper walked away as a free agent, without another club lined up. Chippa United confirmed the mutual termination […]

Middle-Belt Tigers defeated Southern Sharks by six runs on Saturday to win the maiden Nigeria Super League title. ‎ ‎The match was played at the TBS Cricket Oval, Lagos. ‎ ‎The victory marked a historic moment for the team after a strong run throughout the competition. ‎ ‎The final also concluded the maiden edition of […]

Ibadan: Teachers in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State on Monday began an indefinite strike to protest the kidnapp of teachers and pupils of three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that armed men on May 15 attacked Community Grammar School, L.A. Primary […]

Friday Yohanna has emerged the Overall Winner of the 2026 Mama Eunice Jiya Memorial Golf Tournament after an impressive performance at the Minna Cantonment Golf Club. ‎ ‎Yohanna, who played off handicap 10, returned 78 gross and 68 net to claim the coveted title at the tournament’s ninth edition held on Saturday. ‎ ‎The News […]

BENIN CITY — GONGSOUND Entertainment Ltd. (GEL) has unveiled plans for a major music production project, reinforcing its commitment to creating world-class content for the global entertainment market. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GONGSOUND Entertainment Ltd., Vincent Agbonlahor (aka 3point6), disclosed this on Friday, May 29, in Benin City, announcing that the […]

BENIN CITY – The unfortunate incident that occurred during the 2026 Children’s Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, has once again brought to the forefront the urgent need for stronger safety consciousness, emergency preparedness and coordinated response systems in public spaces, especially where children are involved. While the Edo State Government has […]