Nigerian artist, Franklin Anthony Ugochukwu, popularly known as Tony Frank, has penned a heartfelt tribute to dancehall icon Timaya, as the award-winning musician celebrates 20 years on stage. In his message, Tony Frank hailed Timaya—fondly called Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa and Papi Chulo—for his resilience, influence, and unmatched legacy in the Nigerian music industry. […]

By Paul Olayemi Senator Ede Dafinone has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, describing the late Bayelsa Deputy Governor as “a steady, honest voice in public life whose loss will be felt across the Niger Delta and beyond.” Ewhrudjakpo died on Thursday after collapsing in Yenagoa. The news, Dafinone said, came […]

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Road Safety Corps, has unveiled the maiden edition of its Safewheel Nigeria magazine, a new publication designed to boost public enlightenment, promote safer road use, and document the Corps’ national impact. Speaking at the launch on Thursday in Abuja, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Muhammed, said mobility remains central to […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has been named the 2025 Digital Local Government Chairman by the Federal Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in recognition of his deployment of technology to improve governance and service delivery at the grassroots. The award was presented on Wednesday, December 10, at […]

By JOAN OVIAWE Across Edo State, the eight years that Mr. Godwin Obaseki held sway as governor were marked by a decisive and far-reaching transformation in public education. Through deliberate reforms, strengthened governance structures, and a relentless commitment to restoring public confidence, the Obaseki administration reshaped teaching, learning and school management across the State, laying the […]