No fewer than 20 athletes from Kano Contingent have been confirmed dead following a ghastly motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government area of Kano State. The athletes were said to be returning from from the just concluded National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Umar Fagge, who confirmed the incident, said many other athletes sustained various degree of injuries following the fatal accident on Saturday. He explained that the bus conveying 30 athletes fell from the bridge, leading to the death of the 20 athletes. “As I am talking to you now, we have counted 19 dead bodies,” Fagge said. Similarly, Ado Salisu, a former Vice President of SWAN, said victims were still being conveyed to Kura General Hospital. When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano Sector Command, Abdullahi Labaran, also confirmed the accident. He however said that he could not confirm the number...

.... splashes cash gifts on students as part of the 2025 Children's Day celebration  Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Tuesday issued a strong call of action to the state's young population, urging them to "Say No to Cultism" during the 2025 Children's Day celebration.  The Governor’s impassioned plea came amidst a day dedicated to emphasizing collective responsibility for child safety, culminating in the thrilling finals of the Governor's Cup for secondary schools in the state, where significant prizes were announced to support educational and sporting excellence. In his key address, Governor Okpebholo unequivocally reaffirmed his administration's "zero-tolerance" stance on cultism in schools. He implored students to avoid such harmful activities, emphasizing their immense potential and the importance of nurturing their dreams. To further empower students and create safer learning environments, the Governor announced substantial governme...

Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the total rehabilitation of over forty five failed portions on the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo Federal road, as part of moves to revive economic activities in towns and villages within Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the State . The latest approval is coming, just as the State Government has completed the construction of the Ikiran-Oke Ikakhumoh road, also in Akoko Edo Local Government. The Auchi-Igara-Ibillo road is one of the many deplorable Federal roads in Edo State being rehabilitated by Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration. The road connecting many communities in Akoko Edo Local Government to the rest of the State also serves as a link between Kogi and Ondo States. It serves as a major route for vehicles plying Lagos from Abuja. Residents of the Area known for quarry business, as well as processing of Cassava, decried the difficulty they face in transporting their goods to the markets. A commercial driver playing the a...

Conflict Management and Peace-building experts on Tuesday May 20th, 2025 warned that the increasing numbers of out of school children in Lagos state have assumed a worrisome dimension and called on the state government to urgently engage stakeholders on how to put measures in place to address the menace. They spoke at a one - day meeting on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE), where they inaugurated a Steering Committee in Lagos State to work together in putting forward   Action Plans towards Preventing violent Extremism. Speakers identified the influx of young adults and children from states across Nigeria into Lagos and those within the state without parental care and guidance as a leading factor that has seen the large number of children on the streets of the commercial city, who go about either engage in begging for arms and carrying out nefarious activities that constitute dangers to residents. In her remarks, National Network Coordinator, West Africa Netwo...

By Fred Itua Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State  In Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo and members of the State House of Assembly are united in taking a firm stand against the escalating threat of kidnapping. The Edo State House of Assembly has passed the Kidnapping Prohibition (Amendment) Law, 2025. This amended legislation marks a bold legislative milestone aimed at tightening the noose on kidnappers, their accomplices, and enablers. It reflects a sharpened resolve by the government to enhance public safety and restore confidence in law enforcement and judicial systems within the state. Under this amended law, the penalties for kidnapping have been significantly strengthened. In what is considered one of the most stringent anti-kidnapping frameworks in the country, the law prescribes the death penalty for anyone who is directly involved in the act of kidnapping where a life is lost. For cases where victims survive the ordeal, a convicted kidnapper now faces life imprisonment, a...

By Isaac Eranga, Journalists for Peace Network  Benin City: The Business and Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BHSF) has called on members to refrain from allowing any confraternity gatherings or meetings within their respective business premises in order not to attract the wrath of Edo State government law.  This call was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary of the Forum- Dr. Tabusite Osado, and made available to Social Reporters News Service in Benin City. The call equally urged members to guide against their business premises from being used as hideouts for kidnappers. According to the press statement, "it has come to the attention of of BHSF that the  Edo State Government, has  officially announced, that all hotel and guest house owners must remain vigilant and proactive in preventing any secret or confraternity activities on their premises.   "The Business and Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BHSF) is using this medium to strongly advise al...

The monthly meeting of Immaculate Conception College Old Boys Association, Class of 96 for the month of April 2025, comes up tomorrow at No. 20 Second Erediawa street, off  Erediawa Road, off Sapele road, Benin City. The time is slated 3pm. This was revealed to Social Reporters News Service in Benin by the Association's Public Relations Officer (PRO)- Mr. Idin Alexander. According to Mr. Alexander, Second Erediawa street is the 5th Street on the right side of Erediawa road when coming through Sapele Road.  The PRO called on all members to be present as there will be lecture on Health Insurance by officials of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The hosts according to the image maker, are Mr. Ewere Macdonald Eyotor and  Mr. Ogieriakhi Tony.