UBTH ‘Detainees’ Freed As Governor Okpebholo Settles Bills of Mother and Baby
The intervention of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has brought relief to the family of one Mr. and Mrs. Innocent Akpan who suffered over two weeks detention at the
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Amnesty International Knocks NBC Over Ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song, Says It’s Unconstitutional
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International, AI, has condemned in strong terms the recent decision by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to ban Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, ‘Tell
PMAN Faults NBC Ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s Anti-Tinubu Song
The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria has voiced strong objections to the National Broadcasting Commission’s ban on rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s trending song, “Tell Your Papa.” In an interview with The
Over 300,000 Jobs at Risk as Owners of Private Schools in Edo Groan Under Tax Burden, Plead with Okpebholo for Reversal
Proprietors of private schools in Edo State have raised the alarm that many schools face the risk of close-down which could lead to over 300,000 job losses and withdrawal of
NYC Helicopter Crash Pilot’s Chilling Radio Call to Base Moments Before Plunging Into Hudson River Killing Six
The pilot of the tour helicopter that crashed into New York City‘s Hudson River warned that they were out of fuel just before the tragedy that killed all six on board. Agustín Escobar, the
Kano State Demands Transparency As Joint FG, Edo Govt Committee Investigates Killing of Uromi 16
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Thursday assured a visiting delegation of the Kano State government led by the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, of openness in a joint
UPDATED: Six Confirmed Dead In Helicopter Crash In NYC
Six people have died after a helicopter carrying tourists including three children plunged into the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey. The horrific incident unfolded just before 3.30pm on Thursday, closer to
US Revokes More Than 500 Foreign Student Visas
More than 500 foreign students have had their US visas revoked in recent weeks, as Donald Trump’s administration doubles down on its crackdown on universities. Nafsa, a network of universities
Nightclub Tragedy: Dominican Republic Begins Burying Over 200 Victims
Relatives and friends of some of the victims of the Jet Set nightclub roof collapse attend a mass funeral at the Polideportivo in Bajos de Haina, Santo Domingo on April
Helicopter Crashed Into Hudson River, NYPD Says; Authorities Respond
The New York City Police Department said Thursday that a helicopter crashed in the Hudson River. “Due to a helicopter crash in the Hudson River, in the vicinity of the