Youths block highway in Edo, protest kidnappings and poor infrastructure
Hundreds of youths on Wednesday blocked the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo Road to protest the deteriorating condition of the highway, which they say has led to a surge in kidnappings and widespread infrastructural decay across the local government area.
UAE unveils new Arabic-language AI model
The oil-rich Gulf state, keen to become a leader in the sector, previously unveiled Falcon in 2023.
Bitcoin hits new all-time high, surpasses prior record in January
Bitcoin hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by a wave of optimism over cryptocurrency legislation in the United States.
Senate moves to criminalise ripening of fruits with chemicals
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has begun moves to criminalise the continuous unwholesome practices of chemical ripening of fruits among fruit sellers in Nigeria, as against the natural way of allowing the fruits to ripe by coming up with stiffer punishment for anyone caught in the act to save lives. Consequently, the Senate has […]
Okpebholo calls for national unity to tackle hunger, poverty
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has called on Nigerians to work together with all levels of government to combat hunger and poverty across the country. The governor made the appeal in Benin during the distribution of 13,000 10kg bags of rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation to vulnerable residents in Edo State. Okpebholo, […]
Yahoo Boy jailed, forfeits N124m, N30m Mercedes-Benz in Kwara
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced a 23-year-old serial internet fraudster, Adebisi Emmanuel Olalekan, to 24 months imprisonment without the option of fine. Olalekan, a native of Omuo-Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was convicted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 […]
