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‘Switch off your freezers’ comment: FG apologizes

‘Switch off your freezers’ comment: FG apologizes

The federal government has apologized to Nigerians over his recent comments, urging Nigerians to switch off their Air conditioners and freezers when they are not at home in a bid to conserve energy. Adelabu has been under severe criticisms by Nigerians since he had the flu dance sleep at a Press Conference held in Abuja...

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UNIBEN former VC set to unveil autobiography

UNIBEN former VC set to unveil autobiography

A new book, autobiography written by Professor Andrew Godwin Onokerhoraye, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) titled, “The Riches of His Glory”, will be unveiled on Saturday 13th April 2024. Global Professor, Friday Okonofua, a former Vice Chancellor of University Medical Sciences, Ondo Reproductive Health Consultant, is the Book presenter on the...

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Oba of Benin grieves over Okuoma killings

Oba of Benin grieves over Okuoma killings

Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolor, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, has expressed grief over the horrible massacre of 16 Nigerian Army personnel who were on a peace mission to Okuoma Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Oba Ewuare II sent his condolences to victims of the recent tragedy when...

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Man beats up UBTH doctor over wife’s death

Man beats up UBTH doctor over wife’s death

A grieving man, Mr Owegie Christopher has allegedly beat up a Medical doctor for failing to prevent the death of his wife who died after a brief illness at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH in Benin City, Edo State. Owegie allegedly dragged doctor, Dr Osaretin Asemota out and pummeled him before security arrived...

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Police seek footage on Bradford murder

Police seek footage on Bradford murder

West Yorkshire police have called for footage of a murder in Bradford City Centre in United Kingdom to aid its ongoing investigation. The tragedy occurred when a 27-year-old woman who is yet-to-be identified, was stabbed to death at the junction by Drewton Road at 3.21pm on Saturday. A horrific daylight victim of knife attack, was...

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Residents die in ex-gov’s house stampede

Residents die in ex-gov’s house stampede

An unspecified number of residents have been crushed to death at the residence of the Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Aliyu Wamakko in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The charity event that ended in tragedy, occurred after hoards of desperate residents arrived at the food distribution venue of Ramadan Iftar at Gawon Nama area, afterwards, it...

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Okuoma: DHQ probe panel meets Oborevwori

Okuoma: DHQ probe panel meets Oborevwori

The Board of Enquiry set up by the Defence Headquarters to probe the recent killings of 17 army personnel by hoodlums at Ughelli in Delta State on Friday met the State governor, Mr Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House, Asaba, the State Capital. Oborevwori who confirmed this in a social Media post on Friday night,...

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Bobrisky: EFCC draws battle line with Odinkalu

Bobrisky: EFCC draws battle line with Odinkalu

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has threatened to take legal appropriate action against Dr Chidi Odinkalu over his comments on the arrest and trial of Idris Okuneye also known as Bobrisky. The anti-graft Agency in a statement published on its website in reaction to a commentary by Odinkalu, a former Chairman of the National...

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Obaseki aborts trip over death of Edo govt official

Obaseki aborts trip over death of Edo govt official

The Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki on Thursday, cut short his trip abroad, to resume his job with courage, uncommon grit and dedication, following the death of Mr Elvis Osagiobare, the Director of Protocol, Government House in Benin City. 52-year-old passed on Wednesday April 3rd 2024 after a brief illness at the University of...

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IGP promotes junior officers, tasks personnel

IGP promotes junior officers, tasks personnel

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has approved the promotion of deserving junior officers in a bid to enhance the welfare of personnel. Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who confirmed this in a statement on Friday, said 10,581 (Five Ten Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty-one deserving junior officers of the...