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Trump to Open 80th UN General Assembly in New York

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the opening address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual General Debate on Tuesday in New York. He will be joined on the first day’s agenda by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The […]

Edo State Governor Approves Appointment of New Vice Chancellor for AAU

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government announces that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Professor (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie as the new Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, with immediate effect. The appointment follows the recommendation of three candidates by the University’s Governing Council. Profile of Professor […]

Gov. Okpebholo Commences ₦4.6bn Settlement for 714 Disengaged Staff

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of the first tranche of benefits to staff of the Colleges of Education, Ekiadolor and Igueben, who were disengaged under controversial circumstances by the immediate past administration of Mr. Godwin Obaseki. This landmark intervention underscores Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to fairness, justice, and the welfare of […]

Edo Sports Commission Reacts to Rugby Disqualification, Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Play

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Sports Commission has responded to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation’s (NRFF) decision to disqualify Team Edo from the Boys’ Rugby Sevens event at the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba, describing the ruling as “disappointing but instructive.” Over the weekend, the NRFF announced that Edo State had been stripped of its bronze […]

Edo Sports Commission Chairman Hails Dr. Uyi Akpata’s Reelection as NCF President

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated Dr. Uyi Akpata on his resounding reelection as President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), after securing 47 votes to retain the position. In a statement issued through his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described the victory as a remarkable milestone […]

Edo Deputy Governor Urges Gospel Singers to Uphold Christian Values in Music

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has called on gospel artistes to remain committed to the principles and values of Christianity in their music ministry. Idahosa gave the charge when he received members of the Fellowship of Gospel Music Ministers of Nigeria (FOGMMON), who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Benin City. […]

Ekiti Parents Urge FG to Reverse JAMB Age Restriction Policy

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Concerned parents in Ekiti State, under the aegis of the Coalition of Concerned Parents, Students and Stakeholders, have appealed to the Federal Government to reverse the age restriction policy recently introduced for admission into tertiary institutions. In a letter signed by Adeniran Samuel and Omotayo Omokayode, and made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti on […]

NUJ Edo Council Celebrates Chairman Festus Alenkhe on Birthday

September 22, 2025September 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The State Working Committee (SWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has joined colleagues and well-wishers in celebrating its Chairman, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, on his birthday today. In a goodwill message, the SWC hailed Comrade Alenkhe as a visionary leader whose dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to journalists’ welfare have greatly […]