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Just like North Korea, Iran has tested a new ballistic missile that is reportedly capable of carrying multiple warheads after a successful unveiling on Friday at a military parade in Tehran. The missile known as “the Khorramshahr”, has a range of 1,250 miles (2,000 kilometers) and can carry multiple warheads, according to Press TV. “The Khorramshahr missile launched from an …

Former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiohole, on Friday received a rare royal treat from the Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II. The Benin King hosted him to a grand reception in his Palace in Benin City, for what he described as the ex-Governor’s outstanding achievements while in office . At the colourful …

The management of University of Benin (UNIBEN) says the 2017 Post- UTME admission screening earlier scheduled for Sept 14 to 25 will now hold from Sept. 28 to Oct. 10, 2017. The information is in a statement by Mrs Otasowie Oshodin, the Registrar of the institution, made available in Benin on Friday. According To him, the screening will hold in …

The Federal Government has intensified moves to harmonise the biometric database of Nigerians as part of measures to ensure greater security of the country. Acting Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, Dr. Habiba Lawal, who disclosed this while inaugurating the Governing Board of NIMC, headed by former Osun State governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, said: “The proliferation and duplication of …

The Igbo socio-cultural group in Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, said the country should not be allowed to undergo another civil war. The President-General of the group, Chief John Nwodo, stated this in Sokoto, when he led leaders of Igbo groups on a courtesy visit to Governor Aminu Tambuwal. He said the group acknowledged that although, country was in a trying times, …

Edo State Government has read the riot act to principals of public schools who have been collecting illegal fees from students for the purchase of uniforms and other items, vowing severe penalties for violators. The government also gave a December 1 deadline to owners of illegal buildings and structures on the premises or lands of public schools, to vacate such …

*Kick-starts reconstruction of old Benin Tech College Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said on Wednesday that vocational education was a proven route to sustainable economic empowerment. Obaseki noted that vocational education offers a broader segment of the society the opportunity to learn, earn, and live with dignity as accomplished humans. Governor Obaseki speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony for the …

Governor Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, flagged off the 2017 routine immunization intensification project in Egor Local Government Area of the state. As an expression of his administration’s high premium on the immunization project, Obaseki rewarded three local government areas with N10million, for their extensive coverage of people during the immunization program from January to September this year. He declared that the cash award would …

Edo State Government, on Thursday announced the immediate proscription of the state’s chapter of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). The association has been ordered to close its offices across the state. The ban became necessary to ensure the protection of lives and property and prevent the possible breakdown of law and order in the state, according a statement …

By Bob Majiri-Oghene Etemiku Benin City, Nigeria – Investigation and unmasking of owners of Choice Properties, worth billions of naira dotting the nooks and crannies of Nigeria, especially prime areas as the nation’s capital, Abuja must be intensified by the Federal Government, said right group, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ). Program officer for ANEEJ property project, …