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The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, formally invited the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata, over alleged security breaches, involving shootings at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ugbowo Campus, last Friday.
4 Apr
Destiny Chilemanya was in fantastic form as the University of Benin Cricket Club defeated defending champions, No Limit CC, by 70 runs to win the Edo State Cricket League title on Monday.
22 Feb
Many graduates of Nigerian tertiary institutions are frustrated over the arduous processes and delays in obtaining official academic transcripts. IYABO LAWAL reports the ordeals and the need for these institutions to do better, earn good reputation at home and abroad, as well as the goodwill of alumni. Omolola Olayori, a graduate of the University of…
4 Jan
This is not the best of times for Ekosodin community in Edo State, a suburb of University of Benin (UNIBEN), following the killing of its security personnel by suspected cultists.
14 Dec
Pharmacists under the umbrella advocating for the improvement and welfare of all groups in the Nigerian Pharmaceutical Sector, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), have celebrated Paul Osogbe Enebeli for being awarded Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (D.SC) Honoris Causa by the University of Benin (UNIBEN) at the just concluded 48th convocation.
17 Oct 2023
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released results for the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation (UTME) and Direct Entry screening examinations.
6 Oct 2023
Prof. Kingsley Akhigbe, a don in the Department of Mental Health, University of Benin (UNIBEN), University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has urged members of the society to support persons battling with mental health issues, particularly by showing them compassion. Akhigbe made the call on Thursday while delivering the 293 inaugural lecture series of the…
23 Jul 2023
The Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof. Jerry Orhue, has charged the government to increase funding in research institutes and universities for the development of the continent...
5 Jul 2023
The news of Prof. Tony Esijolomi Afejuku’s retirement came to many as a rude shock in and outside Nigeria. Although he officially disengaged his services from the University of Benin, Benin City on June 4, 2023, his 70th birthday and retirement dinner party did not come up until June 11, 2023. ....
3 Jul 2023
Benin, July 3, 2023 (NAN) The Edo Police Command has arrested two students of the University of Benin over the death of their friend, Francis Anuide...
12 Jun 2023
Family, friends and associates of prominent Professor of English and Literature, Afejuku Anthony Esijolomi, yesterday, showered encomiums on the don as he takes a bow from University of Benin (UNIBEN) after a meritorious service.
21 May 2023
It’S an autobiographical work that refers to her as Acada (an over studious person). That was her nick name when she was growing up. She used to read a lot.” Prof. Peju Layiwola, daughter of Princess Elizabeth Olowu who represented the exhibiting artist at the event...
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Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to put Nigeria on a solid economic pedestal.
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Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Thursday concluded a seven-day campaign tour of the 18 local government areas of the state ahead of the Saturday’s governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress(APC).
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There has been no damage to Iranian nuclear sites following explosions Friday in the centre of Iran that have been described as Israeli revenge attacks, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said.
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Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival. Air defence systems over several Iranian cities were activated, state media reported, after the country's official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan. Israel had…
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