2026 Hajj: Edo Pilgrims hail reappointment of Oghieaga as Amirul Hajj
AUCHI – Intending pilgrims from Edo State have commended the state government for reappointing His Royal Highness, Mallam Ali Sulayman, the Oghieaga of Ivbie, as Amirul Hajj for the 2026…
Menopause is transformative phase, not decline — Expert
LAGOS — Menopause should be understood as a transformative stage in a woman’s life, rather than a condition of decline, a health expert has said. Dr Adeola Ekine, Special Adviser…
Diabetes risk rises as expert urges shift from processed foods
LAGOS — A public health expert has called for an urgent shift in Nigeria’s dietary habits, warning that poor nutrition is fuelling the rising burden of diabetes across the country.…
Food prices rise up despite yearly decline — NBS
ABUJA — Nigeria’s food market recorded a fresh uptick in March 2026, as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a month-on-month increase in the prices of key staples including…
Okpebholo, Igbinedion, others bid Idahosa’s mother final farewell
BENIN CITY – The burial ceremony of late Mrs Esther Idahosa, mother of the Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, climaxed on Sunday with a Special Thanksgiving Service…
Why NECO honoured Okpebholo as Edo emerges among top performing states
Governor Monday Okpebholo has been honoured by the National Examinations Council following Edo State’s emergence as one of the top performing states in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal…
Irony of Life – How Druglord El Chapo Was Taken Down by 2 Identical Twins named Flores !
For years, the world feared Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán — the legendary kingpin who built one of the most powerful drug empires in history.Governments hunted him. Rivals feared him. Entire…
Edo begins free hydrocele surgeries, lymphedema care across three senatorial districts
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) in collaboration with ENDFUND, has commenced a statewide free hydrocelectomy and lymphedema management programme…
2027: NDC ready to provide credible alternative for Nigerians-Party Chairman
Abuja: National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Moses Cleopas, has said that the party is positioning itself to provide credible leadership and responsible opposition ahead of the…
2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconet seal 2026 World Cup ticket
Abuja: Nigeria’s Under 20 women’s national team, the Falconets on Saturday secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup schedule for Poland. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…