Oba of Benin His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, has appointed Pa. Friday Uwadiae Obazee, a retired Major-General in the Nigerian Army as the Odionwere of Evbonede village, Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State. The Royal approval, which marks a turning point, was conveyed…
Gov Radda Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda has cautioned retired civil servants against marrying new wives, advising instead that they invest their money wisely. The governor made the remarks while addressing retired civil servants at the launch of the disbursement of N41 billion in accrued benefits for both state and local government retirees….
A self-styled marabout, who allegedly collected €33,500 after promising to secure Mali’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has been arrested for fraud following the team’s elimination from the tournament. Mali were knocked out of the competition on Friday after losing 1–0 to Senegal in the quarter-finals. Shortly after the defeat, anger erupted…
Former Gov, Obaseki The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has called on human rights organisations, civil society groups, and all well-meaning Nigerians to lend their voices and speak out against the attack on Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki by youths on Sunday. The former governor said the assault was was an injustice and…
The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Kwara state, Kamilu Salami, who was abducted 25 days ago by bandits, has been released. The monarch, who was abducted on November 29, 2025, while working on his farm, returned to his community late Tuesday evening. Residents of the community have been thrown into a frenzy of joy and happiness…
It was a prolonged celebration; expression of joy, as men and women of the Uzanu community of Uneme-Uzanu clan, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, installed Muhammadu Osiregbemhe Adamu, a substantive Oliola (king) of Uzanu-Uneme clan. In an atmosphere of peace, the people had trooped to the streets, during and after the installation…
By: Amb. Eki David Greg Hon. Henry Baro, the Asiwaju of Delta State and Director, Corporate Services, Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has extended his warmest congratulations to Olorogun Barr. Ese Gam Owe, who has been re-elected as *President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU). He also congratulated the newly elected Executive members of the…
As the revered King and the Orodje of Great Okpe Kingdom, HRM, Major Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd.), CFR, Orhue 1, celebrates another milestone birthday, Hon. Henry Baro, the Asiwaju of Delta State, has extended his warmest congratulations. In a goodwill message, Baro extolled the Orodje’s exceptional leadership, describing him as “a highly respected custodian of…
Details have emerged on how the Ojibara of Bayagan, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, and six other abducted persons escaped from bandits’ den. They were freed from the custody of bandits in Kwara State after vigilante group encountered the bandits deep in the forest. Bayagan, a large community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State,…
Northern governors on Monday issued a strong warning that the region risks losing its future to worsening insecurity and deepening poverty unless leaders take urgent and decisive action. Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, delivered the warning at a joint meeting of the Forum and the Northern…
