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🇳🇬 Nigeria Makes History with Fifth Consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Title

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Abidjan, Ivory Coast – Nigeria’s women’s basketball team has cemented its place in African sports history by clinching a record-breaking fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, defeating Mali 78–64 in a thrilling final on Saturday in Abidjan. The landmark victory not only solidifies Nigeria’s dominance in women’s basketball across the continent but also breaks a […]

NYSC Appeals to Edo Government for Monthly Stipends as Corps Members Relocate Over Lack of Support

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Frances Ben-Ushie, has once again called on the Edo State Government to introduce monthly stipends for corps members serving across the state. Ben-Ushie made the appeal during the official swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream One corps members held at the NYSC […]

NDLEA Uncovers Cocaine and Tramadol Hidden in Side Mirrors, Lipsticks, and Shoes Across Nigeria

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple illicit drug consignments cleverly concealed in car side mirrors, ladies’ lipsticks, and footwear in a series of operations that led to several arrests across Lagos, Abuja, and other parts of the country. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, […]

President Tinubu, First Lady Celebrate D’Tigress’ Historic Fifth Afrobasket TitlePresident Tinubu, First Lady Celebrate D’Tigress’ Historic Fifth Afrobasket Title

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. D’Tigress, under the leadership of Coach Rena Wakama, secured their fifth consecutive Afrobasket title after defeating Mali in […]

Governor Okpebholo Flags Off Ovia Federal Constituency By-Election Campaign Amid Massive Support

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The political atmosphere in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State was charged with excitement on Sunday, as the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), officially launched the campaign for the forthcoming Ovia Federal Constituency by-election. The flag-off event, which drew a large crowd of party faithful […]

Edo Govt Arrests Native Doctor for Administering Oaths to Trafficking Victims, Unveils New Strategy Against Irregular Migration

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has announced the arrest of a native doctor notorious for administering fear-inducing oaths to victims of human trafficking and irregular migration. The arrest comes as part of a broader, multi-sectoral strategy unveiled by the administration to tackle the twin challenges of […]

GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO UNVEILS STRATEGIC PLAN TO REINTEGRATE TRAFFICKED YOUTHS, CURB IRREGULAR MIGRATION IN EDO

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a bold and structured initiative to combat irregular migration and human trafficking, issues that have historically plagued the state and robbed many youths of their future. Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to eradicating these twin evils through a multi-sectoral […]

Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Triumphs In Badminton, Rugby, And Afrobasket Glory

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Honorable Desmond Enabulele, has showered praises on Team Edo and Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team for their outstanding recent performances. He described them as a testament to the growing dominance of Nigerian athletes in local and continental sports, and commended the athletes for their excellence and […]