Nov. 17, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted 1,455kg of marijuana during an anti-narcotics operation in Edo. The state Commander of the agency, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju,…
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History as Western Delta University graduates first set of PhD students
On Saturday, November 15, the Western Delta University, WDU, Oghara, Delta state, graduated its first set of PhD students; about ten in number. Prof Augustine Ovuoronye Ikelegbe, the Vice Chancellor said…
UNIBEN records 198 first-class graduates, 14,083 graduands in 55-year history
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has recorded 198 first-class among its record-breaking 14,083 first-degree graduands produced for the 2024/2025 academic session. Prof. Edoba Omoregie, Vice-Chancellor of the university, announced this on Monday…
NSCDC nabs 15 illegal miners in Edo
Nov. 17, 2025 The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 15 suspects and impounded eight trucks loaded with illegally mined solid minerals during a series…
Customs intercepts lion, 2 monkeys along Badagry–Seme Expressway
Nov. 17, 2025 The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a blue Mazda vehicle carrying one lion cub and two patas monkeys in clear violation of national and…
Troops hit terrorist enclaves, quell farmer-herder clashes in North West, North Central
Nov. 17, 2025 The Nigerian Army says its troops have in the last 24 hours destroyed Kay terrorists’ enclaves in Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Imo and Benue States. A credible…
Azikiwe compromised political interest for Nigeria’s survival, unlike today’s politicians – Mu’azu
Nov. 17, 2025 Former Niger Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Aliyu, has sais that Nigeria’s founding father, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe made significant political compromises to ensure the survival and unity of the nation. Aliyu…
APC has no choice but to accommodate “displaced politicians” – Ndume
Nov. 17, 2025 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has no choice but to accept “displaced politicians” from other parties in the wake of rising defections, Sen. Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has…
Alleged forgery: Court hears motion seeking prosecution of FCTA Land director
Nov. 17, 2025 The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Nov. 26 to hear a motion seeking an order compelling the police to investigate and prosecute Mr. Chijioke Nwankwoeze over alleged…
JUST IN: Lt. Yerima reportedly escapes assassination in Abuja
A young Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima, who recently had a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. Military…