Ekiti 2026: Observers commend BVAS performance, raise concern over vote buying
Ado-Ekiti: The EU-SDGN Election Observation Hub has commended the performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the Ekiti governorship Election. The hub however expressed concern over incidents of…
Stakeholders advocate regular exercise, water intake for men to stay healthy
Stakeholders have on Friday in Benin advocated for a regular exercise, water intake, adequate sleep and medical check up for men to remain healthy to increase productivity in their work…
Ekiti governorship poll: Heavy security in Ikere-Ekiti
Ikere-Ekiti (Ekiti): There was heavy presence of security personnel from the Nigerian Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) across Ikere-Ekiti on Saturday ahead of the commencement of…
Police appoint Iniedu as new force spokesman
Abuja: The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has approved CSP Anietie Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The outgoing FPRO, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed this in…
Ekiti 2026: Commercial motorcyclists, tricyclists defy movement restriction order
Ado-Ekiti: Commercial motorcyclists and tricycle operators in Ado-Ekiti have continued their operations in defiance of the restriction of movement ordered by police for the conduct of the ongoing governorship election…
Kidnap Syndicate Kingpin Arrested in Uromi, Suspect’s House Demolished
The Edo State Government has arrested an alleged kingpin of a kidnapping syndicate linked to several abduction cases in Uromi and its environs, as part of its ongoing efforts to…
Head of Service of the Federation Commends Okpebholo’s Developmental Strides in Edo
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for what she described as his developmental strides since…
Nigeria, Russia Renew Commitment to Stronger Bilateral Ties as Ambassador Iji Begins Diplomatic Mission
Nigeria and Russia have pledged to deepen their longstanding relationship following the presentation of credentials by Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Joseph Olusola Iji. Ambassador Iji on…
Oba of Benin summons traditional Doctors, Okaigheles over security concerns
BENIN CITY – The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), on the directive of Oba Ewuare II, has summoned traditional doctors and Okaigheles across the Benin Kingdom to separate emergency meetings as…
Edo Central Senator, Ikpea lauds Okpebholo, police exploits on insecurity
Senator Joseph Ikpea representing Edo Central Senatorial District has hailed Governor Monday Okpebholo and the police for recent breakthroughs against kidnapping and cultism in Edo State. The lawmaker backed the…