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Oba Market in Benin Springs Back to Life as Gov. Okpebholo Sets June 2026 Completion Target

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The long-abandoned Oba Market in Benin City, gutted by fire nearly a decade ago, is finally on the path to revival as Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has set June 2026 as the completion date for its reconstruction and remodeling. Governor Okpebholo, who inspected the ongoing works on Tuesday, reiterated his commitment to fulfilling […]

Victor Boniface’s AC Milan Move Collapses Over Medical Concerns — A Look at 10 Stars Who Also Failed Tests but Bounced Back

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has hit the headlines after reports in Germany confirmed that his proposed move to AC Milan collapsed due to concerns over his fitness and medical history. According to BILD, the Bayer Leverkusen forward underwent four separate medical tests in Italy, but the Rossoneri ultimately decided to pull the plug on the […]

Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Staff Protest Acting CMD in Calabar

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Staff of the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State, on Monday staged a protest against the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Theophilus Osim, accusing him of disobeying a directive from the Federal Ministry of Health to begin the process of appointing a substantive CMD. The demonstration, led by the Senior Staff Association of […]

Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador, Ahmad Sadeghi, accusing Tehran of orchestrating antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne — marking the first time since World War II that Canberra has taken such a step. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said intelligence services reached the “deeply disturbing conclusion” that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) directed at […]

Japan Denies Special Visa Arrangement for Nigerians Under ‘Africa Hometown’ Initiative

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Government of Japan has dismissed claims that its new “JICA Africa Hometown” programme includes a special visa category or immigration privileges for Nigerians and other Africans. In a statement released on Monday, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described reports suggesting that Nigerians relocating to Kisarazu city would benefit from a new visa arrangement as […]

Air Peace to Launch Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flights After Tinubu’s Brazil Visit

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, will soon commence direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo, following a new bilateral agreement sealed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil. The development was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to him, Brazilian President […]

INEC Urges Osun Residents to Collect Over 360,000 Unclaimed PVCs

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to residents of Osun State who are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to seize the opportunity of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC’s spokesperson in the state, Musa Olurode, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that no fewer than 360,794 […]

Nkechi Blessing Escapes Injury as POP Ceiling Collapses in Lekki Home

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has revealed that she narrowly avoided injury after part of the POP ceiling in her Lekki residence suddenly collapsed. The actress, in a video shared on Instagram and cited by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, expressed shock over the incident, noting that she had never witnessed such before. According to her, the […]