New Olubadan: Oyo govt fixes Sept 26 for Ladoja’s coronation
Barring last minute change,there are strong indications that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has approved September 26, for the coronation of Oba Rasidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan. The day was chosen after a meeting between the governor and the former governor which held at the Ondo Street Bodija residence of the monarch. It is the […]
Aftermath of Comfort Emmanson Saga: NCAA spokesperson insists Passengers must turn off phones
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, has explained the need for passengers to turn off their phones before flight take off and during landing. Achimugu disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television’s News Night. This is the coming after Ibom Air banned a passenger identified as Comfort Emmanson from flying with its […]
Mohbad’s Death, Naira Marley speaks out.
Controversial musician, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, has shared his side of the story over the death of his former signee, Promise Aloba, aka Mohbad. Naira Marley made the disclosure in a documentary of about two hours on Wednesday, narrating how his ex-signee began his musical journey in his label and how he […]
Yoruba elders wade in as Alaafin, Ooni feud escalates
Prominent Yoruba elders and leaders on Tuesday called for restraint and intervention of cultural and political figures following the reopening of hostilities between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. The fresh row began on Monday after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the title […]
APC CHIEFTAIN, BUSINESS LEADER IYAMU WISHES IGBINEDION, IKPEA SUCCESS IN EDO BYE-ELECTIONS
Benin City, Edo State – August 15, 2025 With just hours remaining before voters head to the polls, Amb. Johnson Iyamu, the National Coordinator of the influential MODEN Campaign Crack Team and CEO of the Shamrock Group of Companies, has issued a powerful message of support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the […]
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 […]
