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Nigeria U-20 women’s football team, Falconets have advanced to the knockout stages of the ongoing U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Nigeria’s women, who started their campaign with a 1-0 win over South Korea, were beaten 3-1 in their second Group D game against Germany. But they bounced back on Saturday night to beat Venezuela 4-0 in their final group …

Transforming Healthcare in Edo State: Senator Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa’s Vision for a Healthier Future With a shared commitment to the well-being of Edo citizens, Senator Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa are leading a healthcare revolution. Their leadership ensures that every community receives the necessary resources and quality care they deserve by making healthcare accessible and affordable for all. …

Police officers in Edo have arrested one Kingdom Paul over the alleged murder of a 38-year-old woman, Victory Oro, in the state. The 18-year-old was among suspected criminals paraded by the state police command spokesman, Moses Yamu, at the command headquarters on Friday. He said the suspect stabbed the victim at a local guesthouse in Benin City, where they had …

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of his Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Ngelale, who was also the President’s Special Envoy for Climate Action, resigned from his post on Saturday for personal and health reasons. In a statement issued on Saturday, the presidency said President Tinubu accepted the reasons for Ngelale’s resignation, fully understood them and …

Condemnation of Political Attacks: A Call for Civility and Respect in Edo State’s Democratic Process The APC and the concerned citizens of Edo State strongly denounce the recent political attack on Senator Monday Okpebholo by Obaseki/Asue Ighodalo. This behavior undermines our democratic fabric, fueling division and hostility that harms everyone. In a time of many challenges, constructive dialogue and debate …

The National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Saturday the recent increase in petrol prices would not affect the conduct of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Chief Press Secretary to the KPU Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, stated this while answering questions from journalists at a pre-election press conference in Abuja. He said the commission had met with officials of …

At least five vehicles and three motorcycles were completely destroyed by a fuel tanker explosion in Oyo State on Saturday. The vehicles affected were two articulated trucks, an 18-passenger bus, and two commercial taxis. The tanker is still burning at the scene of the incident on the Ibadan axis of the Ibadan-Ife Expressway. However, there were no fatalities in the …

  Italy’s culture minister has resigned after controversy over the appointment of his former lover as a top adviser sparked weeks of controversy in the country’s right-wing government. Mr. Sangiuliano posted images on social media showing himself accompanied on a visit by Mrs. Boccia Gennaro Sangiuliano, 62, found himself at the center of a media storm when Maria Rosaria Boccia, …

Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were on target for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they beat Benin Republic on Saturday night. The match played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo was the first match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series. Nigeria, led by interim coach Austin Eguavoen, secured a 3-0 win to start their journey to …

The 10 maritime workers kidnapped by suspected pirates in Rivers State have reportedly regained their freedom. The workers were kidnapped by bandits along the Bonny – Port Harcourt waterway on September 2. A security source told reporters on Saturday that the kidnappers abandoned the victims at Onne channel when they became aware of members of the Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating …