VC IUO @70: ESAMA OF BENIN GIFTS PROF. LAWRENCE EZEMONYE LUXURY CAR

The Esama of Benin, His Excellency, Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, hosted a grand birthday celebration in honor of Professor Lawrence Ezemonye, Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, as he turns 70. The event was a testament to the renowned generosity of the House of Igbinedion. A beautifully decorated cake stood tall before Professor […]

Report of 150 bandits drowning in Sokoto river fake – NIWA

The National Inland Waterways Authority has debunked reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap in the Sabon Gida area of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The NIWA Area Manager in charge of the Sokoto Zonal Office, Mr Bello Bala, dismissed the report as fake in an interview with […]

CAF updates AFCON 2025 records with Morocco as Champions

The Confederation of African Football has officially updated its records to name hosts Morocco as the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Checks on CAF website by broadtvnews.com.ng on Monday show that Morocco are now listed as the winners of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025, with Senegal recorded as runners-up. Nigeria are […]

Terrorism: Tinubu brokers French military assistance deal

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria has secured French collaboration on military equipment and support following a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. The President disclosed this during a meeting with governors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, where he observed the Eid-el-Fitr holidays after returning from his two-day state visit […]

EDOHERMA TAKES STAND AGAINST QUACKERY: APPROVAL MANDATORY FOR MEDICAL OUTREACHES

In a bold move to safeguard the health of Edo citizens, the Edo State Health Regulatory and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has warned organizers of medical outreaches to seek approval before hosting events. Dr. Adesuwa Uroghide, CEO of EDOHERMA, emphasized the importance of regulation during the inaugural medical outreach, held in partnership with the Edo State […]

2027 strategy: Makinde meets Kwankwaso as PDP reconciliation falters

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party governors – Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Bala Mohammed (Bauchi) – met with the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Seriake Dickson and former Kano State Governor and 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party presidential aspirant, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as reconciliation efforts between the governors and […]

WARD 8 APC ESAN CENTRAL LGA UNANIMOUSLY BACKS HON HARRISON UNUAGBON FOR COUNCILLORSHIP

In a resounding show of unity, the Ward 8 APC Esan Central LGA of Edo State has thrown its weight behind Hon. Harrison Unuagbon as their consensus candidate for the forthcoming local government election. A letter addressed to the APC Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, and signed by prominent leaders and ward executives, recommends […]

Sallah: Okpebholo calls for peace, unity

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has urged Nigerians to use the celebration of Eid al-Adha to pray for the continued peace, security, and development of our state and country.” In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Friday, Okpebholo urged Muslims to reflect on the core lessons of the celebration, which […]

A’Ibom hands over 44 trafficked Ghanaians to officials

The Akwa Ibom State Government has handed over 44 Ghanaian nationals rescued from human trafficking camps in the state to officials of their home country. A statement from the Government Press Unit on Friday said the victims, comprising 27 males and 17 females, were rescued from camps at Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community in Ikot Ekpene […]

Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigerians will soon begin to enjoy improved electricity supply as the Federal Government moves to resolve ongoing gas constraints affecting generation. Adelabu made this known in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, where he noted that recent interventions by the government are beginning to address persistent gas supply […]