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How Bloomberg’s $1m Award for Benin City Validates Governor Okpebholo’s Vision for Urban Renewal

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele Benin City’s story has always been one of resilience, history, and reinvention. From its origins as the political and cultural heart of the ancient Benin Empire, the cradle of black civilisation, to its modern role as the capital of Edo State, the heartbeat of Nigeria, the city has consistently demonstrated […]

Oba of Benin Receives 4 Brigade Commander, Pledges Palace Support for Military Operations

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has pledged the support of the Benin Palace to the Nigerian Army in strengthening ongoing military operations within the kingdom. The monarch gave the assurance when the Commander of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, […]

Francis Uzoho Reinstated as Super Eagles First-Choice Goalkeeper

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has confirmed Francis Uzoho as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, following the current inactivity of Stanley Nwabali. Uzoho, who plays for Cypriot First Division side Omonia, had previously served as second-choice during the last Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria secured a third-place finish. Nwabali, meanwhile, is currently without a club […]

One Dead as Lexus SUV Somersaults and Catches Fire in Ibadan

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Tragedy struck in Ibadan on Tuesday, March 3, when a Lexus SUV somersaulted and burst into flames at Arapaja Bridge in the Kudeti area, leaving one person dead. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency reported that the incident was first communicated at 3:44 p.m. by Mr. Lateef Jayeoba, who alerted authorities to the burning vehicle. […]

Two Pregnant Women Give Birth While in Captivity After Sokoto Kidnapping

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Two pregnant women abducted in Sokoto State have delivered a baby boy and a baby girl, respectively, while still in captivity, authorities and relatives have confirmed. The women were kidnapped alongside six other members of their family from Takatsaba village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area about seven weeks ago. A relative, speaking on condition […]

Edo Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate, Recover Decomposed Body of Victim

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command has dismantled a kidnap syndicate, recovering the decomposing body of 42-year-old Edafe Oghenekome from a forest, the command confirmed on March 3, 2026. Two AK-47 rifles were also seized during the operation. According to the state police spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, Oghenekome, a pineapple farmer, and another victim, Favor Ighasa, […]

Anambra Cuts February Salaries of Civil Servants Who Skipped Mondays

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Anambra State Government has reduced the February salaries of civil servants who failed to report for duty on Mondays, previously observed as sit-at-home days declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The state had announced the introduction of pro-rata salary payments to discourage compliance with the Monday sit-at-home order, declaring that salaries would […]

Dotun Defends Adekunle Gold Amid Backlash Over Simi’s Old Tweets

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

On-Air Personality Dotun has come to the defense of singer Adekunle Gold, urging Nigerians to stop attacking him over controversial old tweets made by his wife, singer Simi. The tweets, which resurfaced in February, drew widespread criticism as they appeared to reference interactions with young boys. At the time, Simi, then 23 and working in […]