On my own behalf, I extend my warmest and heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, on being honoured with the Merit Award by the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS). This distinguished recognition reflects your visionary leadership, steadfast commitment to advancing education, empowering young people, and your unwavering…
The Member representing Ovia North-East Constituency II in the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Andrew Edobor Uzamere, CPA (Mr. Projects), has extended warm congratulations to the Governor of Edo State, HE Sen Monday Okpebholo, on the conferment of the Merit Award by the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS). The prestigious honour recognizes the…
US to resume Mexican cattle imports after year-long ban The US Department of Agriculture said on Friday it will begin reopening cattle ports along the Mexican border next month, more than a year after a dispute over combating a parasite. President Donald Trump’s administration announced in May 2025 a halt on imports of live cattle,…
Worker dies on Barcelona’s Camp Nou construction site A 54-year-old worker died on Friday while working on the redevelopment of Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium, Catalan regional police said. The death is the first fatal accident reported at the site since renovation work began in June 2023. Emergency services were called to the stadium, but the…
Oriire: Oyo govt says life sentence for convicts inadequate, rules out appeal The Oyo State Government has expressed dissatisfaction with the life imprisonment sentence imposed on three persons convicted in connection with the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the punishment as inadequate despite ruling out an appeal….
Rich countries harvest 20,000 Nigerian health workers No fewer than 20,966 Nigerian health workers relocated abroad within one year, official figures obtained by Saturday PUNCH have revealed. The mass exodus includes 3,919 doctors, 7,487 nurses and midwives, 6,861 medical laboratory professionals, 702 pharmacists, 658 physiotherapists and hundreds of other specialists, according to the State of…
Economic Reforms Are Paying Off, Nigeria Now in Golden Era — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said the nation’s economy has passed the darkest tunnel as his administration is running a very stable economy right now. This is as the President has affirmed that the reforms instituted by his administration have been receiving global…
NCDC records rise in Lassa Fever cases as death toll hits 229 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an increase in confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 28 after a decline in week 27. This is with cumulative confirmed infections rising to 963 and deaths reaching 229 in 2026. According…
ADC: Court dismisses David Mark’s objection to Nafiu Bala’s suit Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the objections by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, to the bid by a chieftain of the party, Nafiu Bala Gombe, to amend his claims in…
Our Best Days Are Still Ahead, APC Chair Yilwatda Marks One Year in Office The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the ruling party, promoting internal democracy and supporting President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda as he marked one year in office. Yilwatda…
