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Founder of Benoni Hospital, in Benin City, Edo State of Nigeria, late Dr. Benjamin Aigbobasimi Oni-Okpaku, has been described as a record-breaker who played a key role in saving lives during the Nigerian Civil War as the Chief Medical Director of Benin Specialist Hospital. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki made the remarks on Friday while speaking to journalists at the funeral …

Edo State Chapter of the National Council for Physically Challenged has applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government for his affection for persons living with disabilities in the state. The Coordinator of the Council, Mr Gerry-Boi Omokhodion, made the submission during a solidarity rally held across major streets in Benin City, to show support for the Obaseki-led administration. He explained that …

…says ministerial approval underway Implementation of the newly-enacted Nigeria Correctional Service, NCS, act will begin in the next one month even though the needed approval is still being expected from the minister. Comptroller General of the Service, Ja’afaru Ahmed, made the disclosure Thursday in Abuja, during a press briefing organised to sensitise officers and members of the public on the …

Africa Network for Environment & Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has called on the Muhammadu Buhari administration to constitute a crack team to apprehend and prosecute perpetrators of crude oil theft and pipeline vandals so as to plug the culture of waste and impunity in the country. ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev David Ugolor made the call while reacting to shocking revelations made …

…Emotan statue, others receives facelift Edo state government has commenced renovation work on the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, while beautification work on major monument sites across the city center has continued, as part of the preparation to host the 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST). The Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre is expected to serve as the Festival Villa …

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, has urged Nigerians to boycott South African goods and services to protest the killings of Nigerians and other nationals living in that country. Oshiomhole gave the advice at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. He recalled that over the past one year, Nigerians have been maltreated in one part …

Still on the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa against Nigerians, a South African man has revealed in a video that Tanzanians, not Nigerians are the ones selling drugs.Video Player00:0001:41 Ebenezer Subi, a Nigerian in Pretoria, South Africa, while exclusively speaking with Vanguard, narrated an incident on how taxi drivers in South Africa have been trying to stop the sale of illicit drugs …

The Board of MTN Nigeria on Thursday condemned the recent xenophobic attacks and violence perpetrated against Nigerians and other nationalities in South Africa. The Chairman of the board, Ernest Ndukwe, also condemned the reprisal attacks against some of the companies owned by South Africa in Nigeria. Mr Ndukwe said this in a statement released by Onome Okwah, MTN Manager, Public …

South African Foreign Affairs Minister, Naledi Pandor, has accused Nigerians of dealing on drugs, human trafficking and other related criminal activities in their country. “I would appreciate them in helping us as well to address the belief our people have and the reality that there are many persons from Nigeria dealing in drugs in our country. “I believe that Nigerian …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has obtained orders for the interim forfeiture of assets traced to a former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha; his wife, Nneoma Nkechi, and their daughter. The Head, Enugu Zonal Office of the commission, Mr. Usman Imam, disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu while briefing newsmen on the activities of the commission …