What Paddy Iyamu’s House of Reps Membership Means for Oredo People By Hassan Otinau PhD, Mass Communication, UNIBEN Oredo is not just a place.Oredo is the heartbeat.It is Benin, where the crown sits, where markets sing, where culture wears bronze and smiles, and where the dreams of our youth rise like morning sun over Ring…
Death toll from blast at Indian hydroelectric project rises to 20 people. Rescuers say flooding and toxic gas in the collapsed tunnel make it unlikely any remaining trapped workers survived. Indian tunnel rescue operations in progressAmbulances wait to enter a collapsed tunnel during rescue operations in Uttarkashi, India, in November 2023. Experts say rapid development…
Edo, Imo, Kaduna… NIHSA warns 17 states of flood risk over rising river levels The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a seven-day flood advisory, warning of a medium flood risk in 17 states between July 21 and July 27. In the national flood advisory issued on Tuesday, Umar Mohammed, director-general of NIHSA, said…
United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the violence affecting Christian communities. In a letter to President Tinubu, President Trump praised the Nigerian leader’s commitment to confronting terrorism and reaffirmed America’s support in strengthening Nigeria’s security and prosperity. The Special…
Stakeholders advocate mini-grids to bridge electricity gap Stakeholders in the power sector have called for the adoption of mini-grids to tackle energy challenges in the country. This formed the thrust of discussions on Wednesday in Lagos at the 16th Distinguished Electrical and Electronic Engineering Award Laureate organised by the Nigeria Institute of Electrical and Electronic…
‘He has the vision and capacity to deliver’ — Udom Emmanuel backs Tinubu’s second term bid Udom Emmanuel, former governor of Akwa Ibom, says President Bola Tinubu has the vision and capacity to deliver on his plans for Nigeria if re-elected for a second term. Emmanuel spoke on Wednesday during an interview with Arise Television…
UI appoints Peter Olapegba as vice-chancellor The governing council of the University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed Peter Olapegba, a professor of psychology, as the 14th vice-chancellor of the institution. A statement on Wednesday by Adebisi Akande, pro-chancellor of the university and chairman of the governing council, said Olapegba’s appointment follows the council’s approval of…
44 Visa-free countries Nigerians can visit Nigerian passport holders can now travel to 44 countries without going through the usual visa application process. According to the Henley Passport Index 2026, Nigerians can enter these destinations either visa-free, with a visa on arrival (VOA), or by obtaining an e-visa, making international travel easier and more convenient….
NAFDAC begins nationwide mop-up of banned sachet, small-bottle alcoholic drinks The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a nationwide enforcement operation to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from circulation. In January, NAFDAC said its enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets…
Tinubu jittery over Makinde’s growing popularity – APM The Allied People’s Movement has said the Federal Government’s recent attacks on its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, show that President Bola Tinubu is jittery over Makinde’s growing popularity ahead of the 2027 presidential election. APM, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary,…
