Former Executive Secretary of the defunct Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi is dead. The electoral a body was responsible for overseeing the electoral process in Nigeria during the Second Republic (1979-1983). Sources said Kurfi, who was the District Head of Kurfi Community in Katsina State, transited peacefully in the early hours of Friday...
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‘Japa’: Mimiko seeks safeguard for Nigerians
Former Ondo Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has counselled Nigerian migrants seeking better education and economic opportunities abroad as escape route from poverty in Nigeria to create safeguard for positive gains. He gave the advice on Thursday while delivering the University of Benin (UNIBEN) Convocation Lecture titled: “The Poor Also Deserve Education: Our Founding Heroes’ Legacies...
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Delta govt okays N713m for students bursary
Delta State government has approved the sum of N713 million as 2024 bursary award for indigent students in public territory institutions in the State. Those to benefit are Public and Private Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics, Colleges of Education, Schools of Nursing Science and other tertiary Schools including Military and Paramilitary institutions. Godfrey Enita, executive Secretary, Delta...
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N2.5bn Stella Obasanjo hospital grant missing
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee says it has uncovered the sum of N2.5 billion unaccounted donation towards the expanded Stella Obasanjo hospital project in Benin City during the tenure of Godwin Obaseki. Andrew Adaze Emwanta, the State former Commissioner for Information and Orientation alleged that the grant which was not captured...
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Police rescue kidnapped officers in fatal ambush
Operatives of the Nigeria Police have rescued two police officers, ASP Etim Obungha, and injured Corporal Chukwu Odoemelam in a fatal ambush and attack on police patrol team by gunmen at about 07:30hrs, on Wednesday in Abia State, South East. ASP Obungha, was rescued successfully unhurt, while Corporal Odoemelam, who sustained bullet injury in the...
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Army probe soldiers over alleged brutality of couple
The Nigerian Army has ordered an immediate probe into allegation of brutality involving a senior Army officer and two other soldiers, following an altercation with a Couple within the Abuja Metropolis. The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, ordered investigation to unravel the true circumstances surrounding this altercation captured in a viral...
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Edo man shot dead days after assault by ‘mad man’
A Benin resident who was recently slapped by a man seen as mentally deranged was among the three persons that were shot dead at the weekend in Benin City. Investigation revealed that the victim (name withheld) was attacked near Oredo Local Government Council’s office few days before was reportedly killed. The ongoing cult related war,...
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UNIBEN expands digital space for 4th industrial Educational training
The Management of University of Benin (UNIBEN) has expanded its digital space with cutting-edge technology for a 4th Industrial Educational training, marking a turning point in administration, Faculties, Departments among other areas in the tertiary institution. Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Lilian Salami said the equipment is met to promote teaching and learning for...
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Oba of Benin tasks Okpebholo on inclusive govt
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his swearing-in as Governor of Edo State, with a caution to operate a government that is all-inclusive in order to enhance the welfare of the people of the State. Secretary, Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr Frank...
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Aiyedatiwa’s victory reflects Tinubu’s strong leadership ― Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s victory in Saturday November 16th 2024 governorship election in Ondo State reflects the strong leadership of President Bola Tinubu and the dedication of all the All Progressives Congress campaign Council members. This is contained in his congratulatory message to the Candidate of APC in the...