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Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Zainab Marwa as NDDC Board Member
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (284+ words) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, representing Nigeria's North-East geopolitical zone. The request was conveyed in…...
Edo police begin manhunt for blogger, "Azawoman," over fake kidnap report
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (378+ words) Benin " The police command in Edo has commenced steps to apprehend a blogger, known as "Azawoman" for allegedly originating a false report that students of Green Park Academy in Benin were kidnapped. The command said that the fake report originator…...
Edo Chief Judge Pledges Support for The Nigerian Observer
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (284+ words) The General Manager of Bendel Newspapers Corporation (BNC), Hon. Peter Odiboh, speaking during a courtesy visit by the management of BNC to the Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa, in Benin City. The Chief Judge of…...
Super Eagles Lookman's Brilliant Play Secures UCL Spot for Atletico Madrid
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (342+ words) Proving yet again that it was a stroke of genius for Atletico Madrid to acquire him on loan from Atalanta back in February, Lookman scored the first goal in the demonstrative 2-1 win over Osasuna. The crucial win at the Estadio…...
Police Recover Bodies of Kidnap Victims in Edo Forest, Arrest Suspect
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (738+ words) BENIN CITY: Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have recovered the bodies of kidnapped victims from a forest along the Benin-Lagos Expressway. The victims were among those reportedly abducted last month from Iyowa community in Ekiadolor, near Benin City....
Edo Trains Workforce for Digital Future
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (338+ words) BENIN CITY " In a move to foster a digitally skilled workforce and enhance public service delivery, the Edo State Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, led by Hon. Ohimai Ehijimetor, has organised a one-day Staff Onboarding and Capacity Building Workshop…...
Presidential Hopefuls Push for Lookman, Salah Signings At Fenerbah'e
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (35+ words) The Nigerian Observer Presidential Hopefuls Push for Lookman, Salah Signings At Fenerbah'e June 02, 2026 at 09: 06 PM August 11, 2025 at 10: 05 AM...
Oyo School Kidnap: Senate Orders Tough Response, Warns Against Political Exploitation
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (341+ words) Senate President has condemned the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the incident as an attack on Nigeria's future and a challenge to national security. Speaking during his welcome address at the…...
PSG stars parade Champions League trophies at French Open ahead of France World Cup Camp
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (47+ words) The Nigerian Observer PSG stars parade Champions League trophies at French Open ahead of France World Cup Camp June 02, 2026 at 09: 06 PM August 11, 2025 at 10: 05 AM...
Okpebholo Appoints Justice Asemota Acting President of Edo Customary Court of Appeal
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (226+ words) Hon. Justice Mary Nekpen Asemota BENIN CITY: The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of Hon. Justice Mary Nekpen Asemota as the Acting President of the Edo State Customary Court of Appeal. The appointment, approved by Governor Monday Okpebholo,…...