In a remarkable achievement, Edo-based Baptist Mission School (BMS), formerly known as Baptist High School (BHS) in Benin City, has clinched the second position in the prestigious 2024 World Mathematics Tournament (WMT). The virtual event, organized by the Mathematics for Life Foundation, witnessed participation from 33 countries, with 590 secondary schools competing globally. READ MORE. […]
The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has called on the federal government to work harder and provide effective measures that would cushion the effect of its anti-poor policies. ASUU which on Thursday made the call during a press briefing in Benin City, capital of Edo state, stated that the poor
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In a decisive move within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, clinched the governorship ticket after securing victory in the parallel primaries. With a resounding 301 votes, Shaibu emerged triumphant, while the faction led by Governor Godwin Obaseki had not yet commenced their voting process. The delegates, affirming
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Mrs. Elizabeth Ugwoma Awo-Ejeh, a 27-year-old student, has been grappling with breast cancer for two years. Despite the relentless pain she faces daily, she courageously opens up about her battle, shedding light on the agonizing struggles she endures. With unwavering determination, Elizabeth appeals to the generosity of compassionate Nigerians. She seeks support to afford her
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NOC congratulates Taekwondoist Anyanacho and Saidu for Olympic Games slot The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has hailed the president, the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria (TFN), Abdullahi Saidu and Taekwondoist, Elizabeth Anyanacho, 24, for her qualification for the Olympic Games The Taekwondoist, competing in the 67 kg weight class had dispatched Kenyan Jully Musanga in two
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The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a violent assault on journalists covering the party’s gubernatorial primaries. The incident, which occurred on February 16, 2024, at the Lushville Hotel in Benin, saw journalists beaten and their equipment destroyed.
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A bill aimed at establishing three additional states in the South-West region has been scheduled for presentation in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Oluwole Oke, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, the proposed legislation seeks the creation of Oke-Ogun, Ijebu, and Ife-Ijesa states. Titled “A Bill for an Act to amend