Okpebholo to sign kidnappers’ death warrants after 30 days
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has said he will sign the death warrants of four kidnappers sentenced to death by the state’s Special Criminal Court, if they fail to appeal within 30 days. He stated this while recounting his administration’s efforts to tackle kidnapping, cultism and other criminal activities at the God’s People […]
Delta gets new HoS
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved the appointment of Mrs Charity Ehimen as the new Head of Service (HoS). The governor’s approval is contained in a statement signed by Dr Kingsley Emu, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Asaba, on Friday. Ehimen’s appointment was sequel to the retirement of Mrs Minimim Oseji, […]
Ebola: FG orders tighter screening at Nigeria’s entry points
The Federal Government has directed relevant agencies and health institutions to strictly enforce approved Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) entry protocols at all designated points of entry into Nigeria. Mr Ado Bako, the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in a statement on Friday […]
State Police: 24 states approve constitutional amendment
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill says 24 State Houses of Assembly have approved the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, providing for a dual policing system. The approval meets the constitutional threshold of two-thirds of the 36 states required for the amendment to proceed. The Working Group commended the State Houses […]
Tinubu backs Nigerian engineering as local firm builds compressor stations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to unlock Nigeria’s gas resources to power industries, improve electricity supply, create jobs and boost export earnings. He said this amid the indigenous engineering firm Lee Engineering’s achievement of building two compressor stations to enable the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System to operate at its full capacity of […]
Tinubu gets medical fellowship, urges experts to find solutions to brain drain
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged medical professionals to find solutions to the challenge of medical brain drain across the West African sub-region, noting that the migration of skilled professionals to other parts of the world continues to put considerable pressure on healthcare systems in the subregion. He said that this limits access to […]
Tinubu condoles with family of Nollywood’s Francis Duru
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Francis Duru, extending his heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, fans and the Nigerian film industry. Duru died at 57. The President described the loss of the respected actor as a painful moment for Nollywood and the […]
Falolalism: Toyin Falola at the centre of scholarship, society and selflessness
By Ganiu Bamgbose There are scholars who spend their lives studying society, those who interpret society for the benefit of others, and those who make scholarship an instrument for transforming society. The last category is relatively rare because it requires an intellectual disposition that transcends the pursuit of personal advancement. It demands […]
Architecture of silence: How institutions fail survivors of sexual abuse
PART 1 By Toyin Falola Sexual abuse is often seen as an offense committed by one individual against another. But what happens when the institution responsible for protecting the victim contributes to the problem? What happens when a child reports abuse at home and is silenced, discloses the same at school and is advised […]
Deputy governor congratulates Oba of Benin on 10th anniversary
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has said the 10 year reign of Oba Ewuare II has strengthened unity among the Benin people and sustained the kingdom’s cultural identity. He said this in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, to mark the monarch’s 10th coronation anniversary. He […]
