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As the world marks the International Day of The Boy Child, themed, “Building Self-esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen”, the Federal Government is asking every family, every school, every faith institution, and every policy table, should pay attention to the development of the boy child. In a statement by her Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Mr Jonathan Eze, the Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim called on families to listen, and raise the boy child with purpose and tenderness, courage and care. “Today, as the sun rises across our great Nation, Nigeria; from the…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is already in Rome the Italian capital city to attend the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and to meet with international leaders. Posting his arrival on his X Handle Carney said, “We are looking forward to meaningful exchanges throughout the visit, building on the strong and enduring ties ..” More details…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has published the personal particulars of each of the 16 candidates and their running mates in the November Governorship elections in Anambra State. The particulars in copies of the Form EC9, are on display along with all the accompanying academic credentials and other documents submitted by them, at the INEC State Headquarters and the 21 Local Government offices across Anambra State. Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee in statement said this is as provided in “Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and listed as item 4 on…
Ebonyi State Police Command says a suspected member of a notorious car-snatching syndicate has been apprehended and a stolen school bus recovered from him. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, in a statement referenced AZ:5200/EBS/PPRO/VOL.9/19, identified the suspect as Nwali Chibuike Solomon. According to Ukandu, the suspect was arrested on May 15, 2025, while attempting to sell the stolen vehicle in the Idembia community, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. He stated that the recovered vehicle was originally stolen from a private school based in Abuja in March 2025, where it was being used as a…
At least 18 people have died following a tornado outbreak and severe weather stretching from the Heartland to the East Coast of the United States. According to ABC News, nine fatalities were confirmed in Kentucky, seven in Missouri, and two in Virginia as storms battered communities with destructive winds, hailstorms, and heavy rain. Since Friday, there have been over 500 reports of severe weather spanning from Texas to New Jersey, while more than 600,000 residents remain without power, mainly across Michigan and Tennessee. Remnant storms from Friday’s outbreak continued into Saturday morning, with at least 26 tornadoes reported across Kentucky,…
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed a tragic gas explosion at the Onitsha Head Bridge Market, which claimed one life and left six others injured. The Command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the incident in a statement on Saturday in Onitsha, according to reports. Ikenga said the explosion occurred on Friday at the plumbing section of the market, located along Uga Street. According to him, preliminary investigations indicated that a welding gas cylinder exploded while a welder was working on metal, allegedly due to exposure to excessive heat. “The police operatives attached to the Onitsha Head Bridge Divisional Police…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered the authorities of the Niger Delta University (NDU) to identify and expel students involved in cult activities if they do not withdraw voluntarily. Speaking at the 7th combined convocation ceremony of the university, following recent incidents of student cult clashes that reportedly claimed lives in the community, the governor directed the university management to take decisive action against cultism. “There should be no room for cultism in this university. I have given the Vice Chancellor a charge as the Visitor to this institution. As a government, I have also directed all security…
The Edo State Police command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu has denied knowledge of the arrest of a foremost human rights activist and Coordinator General of the Edo Civil Society Organizations (EDOCSO), Comrade Omobude Agho. However there are indications that Agho was arrested and detained according to a social media post by Leftist Osaze Edigin, a human rights activist and former Public Relations Officer of the rights group, He said Agho is being held at the state police command over proposed protest to the “governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo over the massive extortion reported by Edo people…
There are many slaughterhouses, or abattoirs, in Benin City, the Edo State capital, where animals are slaughtered daily for meat meant for public consumption. Some of these abattoirs are owned and operated by local governments, while others are privately managed. One of the main government abattoirs, located near the swamps of the Ikpoba River, is over 65 years old. At the abattoir, cows are slaughtered on bare floors, while butchers work without protective gear. With the borehole long out of service, they rely on water from a nearby house to wash animal parts, which often ends up mingling with stagnant…
Team Edo departed today for Ogun State to participate in the 22nd Edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged the GateWay Games, with a 900 member contingent. It comprises 774 athletes (324 male and 288 female), 60 coaches, 36 officials, and 66 state delegates, who are expected to win laurels in the festival scheduled from May 16 to 30 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Meanawhile Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, and the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, have jointly charged the athletes and coaches to embody a winning spirit and uphold…