Navy chief tasks personnel on fitness, resilience
Abuja: The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to remain physically and mentally fit to effectively tackle evolving security challenges. Abbas…
Gov Okpebholo Reaffirms Commitment to workers , Pensioners’ Welfare in Edo
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to the welfare of pensioners and workers in the State. The Governor made this known on Friday…
Tinubu orders measures to cushion impact of Middle East crisis on Nigerians
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed key economic officials to develop measures to mitigate the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians. Tinubu gave the directive on Friday…
Tunji-Ojo orders immediate withdraw of passports from renounced citizens
Abuja: The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to deactivate and withdraw passports of individuals who formally renounce Nigerian citizenship, effective immediately. The…
8% of Nigerians living with diabetes – Health official
KARU (NASARAWA): About eight percent of Nigerians are currently living with diabetes, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Dr Alayo Sopekan, National Coordinator of the Non-Communicable…
Nigeria spends $10bn annually on food imports – SAA
ABUJA: The Sasakawa Africa Association has revealed that Nigeria spends about $10 billion annually on the importation of wheat, rice, sugar, fish and tomato paste, despite ongoing efforts to transform…
Gov Okpebholo Inspects Sapele Road Phase II, Assures Relief for Motorists Ahead of Rains
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to easing the hardship faced by commuters as he conducted an on-the-spot inspection of the ongoing Sapele Road Phase…
Okpebholo Flags Off 2026 Farming Season, Distribute Farming Materials Across 18 LGA
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has flagged off the second phase of the back to farm initiative of his administration with the distribution of farm equipment and inputs to…
Okpebholo seeks early hajj planning as 2026 pilgrims number drops
BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has received the report of the 2025 Hajj exercise, urging early planning for future pilgrimages amid a sharp drop in the number of…
Why Nigeria must link democracy with economic transformation – Jonathan
ABUJA: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a strategic alignment of democratic governance with sound economic policies to ensure long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s political system. Jonathan made the call…