Wildlife Under Threat: Uniben 377th Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Gideon Emelue, Declares Nigeria’s Wildlife At Crossroads, Seeks State Of Emergency On Conservation
The University of Benin, UNIBEN, has added another milestone to its academic tradition with the delivery of its 377th Inaugural Lecture Series at the prestigious Akin Deko Auditorium, Ugbowo Campus, Benin City on Thursday, September 17, 2026.Setting the tone for the intellectual discourse, the Registrar of the University, Dr. Bimpe Omoyiwola, highlighted the significance […]
House Of Igbinedion Thanks Nigerians For Prayers, Love On Esama Of Benin’s 92nd Birthday
The House of Igbinedion has expressed profound appreciation to Nigerians and people across the globe for the outpouring of prayers, love, and goodwill extended to the family during the 92nd Birthday Anniversary of its Patriarch, His Excellency Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion CFR, the Esama of Benin Kingdom.In a statement signed by the former […]
2027: Sowore promises 24-hour electricity within three years
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has promised to deliver uninterrupted electricity across Nigeria within three years if elected president in the 2027 general election.Sowore said his administration would dismantle the existing national electricity grid and replace it with regional grids powered by a mix of solar, gas, hydro and […]
Marafa vows to end banditry in Zamfara
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Zamfara State, Kabiru Marafa, has promised to tackle insecurity and end banditry in the state within his first tenure in office if elected in 2027.He said banditry activities could be addressed within the shortest possible time if given the necessary attention and seriousness.Speaking on Thursday, […]
FG, states, LGs share N2.34tn as revenue falls
The Federal Government, states and local government councils shared N2.338tn at the September meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee, representing a 22.2 per cent decline from the record N3.007tn distributed in the previous month.The N2.338tn shared at the meeting held in Abuja represents revenue generated in August 2026, according to a statement issued on […]
Probe begins as 40 miners die in NSCDC detention
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has commenced an investigation into the deaths of some suspected illegal miners arrested during enforcement operations in Niger State.The suspects were arrested during coordinated operations conducted by the Niger State Command in the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis on September 15 and 16, 2026, as part of efforts to curb […]
The Battle Belongs To God— Apostle Unuefe Forgives Pastor Who Confessed To Fabricating Allegations Against Him
The Spiritual Leader, Chairman of Council and General Overseer of Christ’s Chosen Church of God International, The Elect of God, Most Senior Apostle Dr. David E.O. Unuefe Ikhuiwu JP, AFP, has addressed recent allegations of poor leadership and infidelity leveled against him, saying he has chosen the path of forgiveness and faith.Speaking in an exclusive […]
Customs intercepts police uniforms, pistol, explosives in Oyo
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted 573 Nigeria Police Force crests, 92 yards of police camouflage uniform fabric, a pistol, six pistol magazines, a pump-action magazine and 60 detonating cords during its anti-smuggling operations in August 2026.The Acting Customs Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale […]
Africa CDC warns Ebola outbreak not ‘under control’
An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was far from being “under control”, Africa’s top health body said Thursday, a day after the WHO said it was gaining ground against the virus.The outbreak, which began in the conflict-scarred northeastern province of Ituri, has seen more than 3,500 deaths from over 7,200 cases to date across seven […]
Nigeria shock England 3-0 to reach U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England 3-0.The Falconets produced a dominant performance, securing their second victory of the tournament and taking their goals tally to 13 in four matches.Tosin Rafiu gave Nigeria the lead in the eighth minute before Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubled the […]
