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Benin-Asaba Highway: Minister orders arrest of contractors removing existing asphalt – Core Reporter Benin-Asaba Highway: Minister orders arrest of contractors removing existing asphalt From our journalist Benin (Core Reporters) Taking a cue from the sufferings of road users and host communities on the Benin-Asaba highway caused by the ongoing reconstruction and expansion works, the Honorable Minister of Works, Sen. Eng. …

Officials of the Ogun State Police Command have uncovered what they say is a ‘baby factory’ syndicate in Abaren Village, Mowe area of ​​the state. The operation resulted in the rescue of two heavily pregnant women and four children, as well as the arrest of six suspects: Florence Ogbona ‘f’ (58), Magdalene Julius ‘f’ (63), Chidike Egwuonwu ‘m’ (40), Onyechu …

The APC Intellectual Door-to-Door Awareness and Mobilization Forum (IDAF) has endorsed Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for a second term, pledging to mobilize grassroots support for his administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forum made its position known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. This was …

A student who stabbed his former friend in the heart after an argument over a fake Rolex watch has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Sky News reports that a jury at Leicester Crown Court found Harper Dennis, 19, not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter, possessing an offensive weapon and failing to provide the PIN to his …

Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports, including The Independent, The Guardian and Sky News. Parton’s death was reportedly announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on Instagram on Tuesday. “I had imagined how heavy this moment would be but hadn’t really felt it until now. “This is an honor, an honor …

The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Kogi State chapter, has raised the alarm over persistent violations of safety regulations by heavy truck operators along the Barracks Road corridor leading to GYB Interchange, warning that stringent enforcement measures will begin from August 31. The President of the institute in the state, Elder Friday Makama, who also serves as the …

Following public outrage over the condition of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road which left travelers stranded for days, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered the total redesign and reconstruction of the road as well as other major federal highways across Edo State and adjoining corridors to ease the suffering of travellers, and reduce hardship on the roads. As part of efforts towards …

When Ms Akpelu Celin cultivates cassava during the current planting season, she looks forward to months of hard work that will end in a fruitful harvest. Like many farmers in the host community of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo State, he invested his savings in land preparation, labor and planting materials, in the hope of …

The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has unveiled a 15-member junior team for the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Junior Swimming Championships, which will take place in Dakar, Senegal from August 28-30. Arinzechi Chukwunonso, Head of Media and Communications, Aquatics Federation of Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement released on August 24, 2026, saying the championship will be part of the …

For Israel Rebecca, popularly known as Becky, the football pitch is more than a place to play. It is where worries disappear. The young footballer has already gained experience beyond Nigeria, having spent a season playing in Cameroon. She currently plays for Akwa United in Uyo, where she continues to pursue her career in women’s football. Away from the pitch, …