Groundbreaking Appointment: Professor Idia Nibukun Ize-Iyamu Takes the Helm as UBTH’s First Female CMD

In a historic moment for the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Idia Nibukun Ize-Iyamu as the hospital’s first-ever female Chief Medical Director (CMD). This milestone marks a significant breakthrough for women in Nigeria’s healthcare leadership and cements Prof. Ize-Iyamu’s position as a trailblazer in […]

ITV & RADIO MD Lauds Edo State  Deputy Chief of Staff’s Humanitarian Gesture

In a heartwarming display of appreciation, the Managing Director of Independent Television and Radio (ITV), Engineer Elvis Obaseki, led a delegation of management staff to pay a thank you visit to the Edo State Deputy Chief of Staff,office of Edo State Deputy Governor ,Hon Pius Alile. The visit was to express gratitude for Alile’s generous […]

Reps to probe state of refineries amid conflicting reports

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream) will on Thursdaymeet to deliberate on the state of the nation’s four refineries. The four state-owned refineries located in Port Harcourt (two), Kaduna and Warri have been the subject of controversy in recent times, owing to claims and counterclaims of their production capacity. While Nigerians were […]

IG meets protesting retirees, denies opposing exit from CPS

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to addressing the plight of retired officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme. Speaking with the aggrieved former officers at the Force Headquarters, the IGP expressed empathy for their situation, stating that the issue of poor retirement benefits was a concern for serving […]

I cannot guarantee Peter Obi’s security in Edo, says Okpebholo 

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has warned that the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, must get security clearance before coming to the state. Obi had visited Benin, the state capital, on July 7 and donated N15m million to St Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences for the completion of […]

Sultan Saad attends Muslim World Leaders Confab in Oxford , England.

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in Oxford, England, recently hosted a two-day summit of Muslim world leaders, marking a significant milestone – the 40th anniversary of the Centre’s creation. The event, which included the Annual General Meeting of the Centre’s Board of Trustees, was declared open by the Centre’s Grand Patron, King Charles III. […]

Jakande’s son vows to sustain father’s legacy as LG chairman

Seyi Jakande, the Chairman-elect of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, and son of the late First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has vowed to adopt his late father’s people-centred governance. Jakande made this commitment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday after receiving his Certificate of Return from […]

UNPAID SALARIES:Alausa, Wike to engage NASS Over Dispute with FCT teachers.

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has revealed plans to partner with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in engaging the National Assembly to address the persistent issue of unpaid salaries for government school teachers in Abuja. Alausa made this known on Wednesday during the official launch of the National Policy on […]

Buhari: China’s Xi Jinping condoles with Tinubu, Nigerians

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathy to the family of Buhari, and the Nigerian government and people. President Xi noted […]