Death Toll in Iran Rises to 555 Amid Ongoing US-Israeli Strikes

At least 555 people have been killed in US and Israeli strikes across Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent has reported, with attacks affecting 131 cities nationwide. Emergency teams remain deployed across multiple provinces, carrying out continuous rescue, relief, and medical operations. The humanitarian organisation stated that over 100,000 rescue and relief workers have been placed […]

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Edo State Clinches Double Victory at South South Under-17 Cricket Qualifier

Team Edo has continued to assert its dominance in age-grade cricket, emerging as overall champions in both the male and female categories at the South South Under-17 Cricket Qualifier. The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, praised the young athletes for their outstanding performance. Through his media aide, Wilson Edoko, […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo Flees Saudi Arabia as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly left Saudi Arabia in the middle of the night amid rising tensions in the region. The 41-year-old’s £61 million Bombardier Global Express private jet departed Riyadh at 8:00 p.m., arriving in Madrid close to 1:00 a.m., according to flight tracking data. Riyadh, where Ronaldo lives with his partner Georgina […]

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NAWOJ Edo Chapter Seeks Stronger Collaboration with State Ministry on Women and Vulnerable Groups

The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for closer collaboration with the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to advance issues affecting women and vulnerable populations. The appeal was made by NAWOJ Edo Chairperson, Comrade Habibah Sam, during a courtesy visit to the ministry in […]

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NiDCOM Confirms No Distress Calls from Nigerians in Iran Amid Ongoing US-Israel Strikes

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has stated that it has not received any distress calls from Nigerians residing in Iran, despite escalating hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s Director of Media and Public Relations, told Vanguard that while there may be Nigerians in Iran, none had officially reached out for assistance. […]

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Monday Okpebholo Convenes Power Sector Stakeholders Over Electricity Concerns in Edo

Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday presided over a crucial stakeholders’ meeting with key players in Edo State’s electricity sector following a recent peaceful protest in Benin City over power supply and billing concerns. Addressing participants, the governor described the issues raised as complex, stressing that they could not be resolved in isolation and would require broader engagement […]

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