Abducted Edo doctor regains freedom after N50m ransom
An abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his abductors. Dr Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2, 2026, at their residence on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, while opening the gate to their compound. Tragically, the younger […]
38 arrested AAU students to be released, says Edo commissioner
The Edo State Government has announced that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, arrested during unrest in the area last weekend, will be released. The Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, told Channels Television on The Morning Brief on Wednesday that while some students were freed on Tuesday, others would regain their freedom later on […]
Court remands 52 over Ekpoma protest
A Benin High Court on Monday ordered 52 persons remanded at Ubiaja Correctional Centre over last Saturday’s protest in Ekpoma, Esan-West LGA, Edo Some Ambrose Alli University students were among those arrested and remanded following the violent protest in Ekpoma. The suspects were arraigned through an Exparte Motion filed by Police Counsel, Polycap Odion, but […]
Govt defers school resumption in Edo central senatorial district
The Edo Government on Monday announced a postponement of resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District, amidst growing security challenges in parts of the state. Resumption of schools in the area has now been shifted to a later date that will be communicated to the public. The News Agency of […]
RECALLED UNIBEN PROF OF BUS.ADMIN, ANTHONY IJEWERE, SHOWER PRAISES ON VC,PROF. EDOBA OMOREGIE, SAN.
In the academic corridors of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), where the echoes of tradition meet the aspirations of the future, a significant chapter of reconciliation and restoration is being written. At the heart of this narrative is Professor Anthony Ijewere, a distinguished scholar of Business Administration, whose journey from a decade-long hiatus back to […]
EDO FIRST LADY NOMINATED FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARD, SET TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS.
The esteemed Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edo State,H.E. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has been nominated for the prestigious Most Outstanding Woman of the Year in Public Service award at the 2025 Leadership and Development Awards. Not only is she a nominee at the auspicious ceremony, she has also been invited to deliver the Keynote […]
DANJO-OSA GLOBAL RESOURCES’ MD, DANIEL OGIEMUDIA, TO BE UNVEILED AS AWARD PATRON FOR 2025 LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
The Leadership and Development Initiative has announced that Mr. Daniel Ogiemudia, MD & CEO of Danjo-Osa Global Resources Limited, will be unveiled as the Patron of the 2025 Leadership and Development Awards. This prestigious event, scheduled for Friday, December 19th, 2025, aims to celebrate excellence and inspire future generations. Mr. Ogiemudia’s philanthropic work, community impact, […]
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZED: SENATOR OSHIOMHOLE,GOV. OKPEBHOLO,HIS DEPUTY RT. HON IDAHOSA & EDO FIRST LADY NOMINATED FOR 2025 LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
The Leadership and Development Initiatives has announced the nomination of H.E. Distinguished Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole, Senator Representing Edo North Senatorial District, National Assembly, Abuja, for the prestigious Most Outstanding Senator of the Year award at the 2025 Leadership and Development Awards. Senator Oshiomhole’s exemplary leadership, dedication, and contributions to the Nigerian Senate and his […]
ENGINEERING TITAN ELEVATED: PROF EDOKPIA CONFERED FNiMechE AT EKO 2025 CONFERENCE
In a grand ceremony held at the 38th International Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NiMechE) tagged EKO 2025, Engr. Prof. Raphael Olumese Edokpia was conferred with the prestigious award of Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FNiMechE). The award was presented by the National Chairman of NiMechE, Engr. Alhassan Abdu […]
2025 LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT AWARDS: NOMINATION FOR PRESITIGEOUS AWARD OUT
The 2025 Leadership and Development Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on December 19, 2025, at 12 noon at the Ehizua Hub and Event Centre. Organized by the Leadership and Development Initiative, this event aims to recognize and honor outstanding leaders and organizations that have made significant contributions to leadership development and excellence. Award […]
