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It was a moment of tribute, reflection, and resounding applause at the University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL), on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as torrents of encomiums greeted the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stella Chinye Chiemeke, at a grand public lecture and unveiling of her biography and book of essays. Held at the institution’s 1,000 Capacity Hall, the colorful ceremony drew a …

  Edo State Government has distanced itself from controversial remarks allegedly made by Emmanuel Egogo, Special Assistant to Governor Monday Okpebholo, insisting it does not condone intimidation or suppression of opposition voices. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, who made this known at a press briefing on Monday, said the comments were personal and do not represent the …

Edo State Government has touted its performance, insisting that ongoing infrastructure projects, civil service reforms and improved revenue generation are clear evidence of progress across the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Prince Kassim Afegbua, who showcased the government’s performance  during a media briefing on Monday, said the administration has moved beyond “rhetoric,” stressing that residents can now “see and …

CAIRO (AP) — Iran offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, two regional officials said Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, which was passed to the …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington’s glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks. Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court Monday …

A former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described #EndSARS crisis as a classic example of how fake news and disinformation inflame a volatile situation, rather than a failure of government communication. ​The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mohammed stated this at a high-level forum at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), …

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has condemned the behaviour of some youths who displayed underwears during the recent visit of First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, calling the act “disrespectful and unacceptable” This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Monday in Kano Speaking during a special prayer session held at the …

The Guards Brigade Nigerian Army has clarified circumstances surrounding the death of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Mr Abdulsamad Jamiu, during an armed robbery incident in Dei-Dei, Abuja. In a statement on Sunday, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Guards Brigade, Lt. Olawuyi Odunola, said the corps member was fatally caught in crossfire during an exchange between …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for invoking the history of “Operation Wetie” during a summit of opposition political parties in Ibadan. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary in a statement while reacting to comments made by Makinde, termed the remarks as a dangerous incitement and a threat to national security. …

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was unharmed and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association after a man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby and opened fire.   The shooting suspect was taken into custody and identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, two …