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Nigerian doctor records breakthrough in prostate cancer treatment

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By Titus Akhigbe,Benin A medical consultant and radiation oncologist resident in Benin City, the Edo state capital, Dr. Oludare Adeyemi has made a major breakthrough in the treatment of the deadly prostate cancer that afflicts men. Dr. Adeyemi following his recent discovery now uses what he

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Edo University to benefit from TETFUND interventions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 August 2019 0

Titus Akhigbe, Benin The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has enlisted the Edo University, Iyamho as a beneficiary of its annual intervention after visiting the institution in May 2019. The enlistment which was announced during a brief ceremony by the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Prof. Suleiman Elias Bagoro, who was represented by the Director Strategic […]

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Rancour as Senate moves to take over Edo Assembly

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 July 2019 0

.Gives Obaseki a week to issue fresh proclamation .Your action illegal, Edo govt replies Senate Tunde Opalana, Abuja & Titus Akhigbe, Benin Following the protracted crisis in the Edo State House of Assembly, the National Assembly may take over the functions of the state assembly if the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, fails to within one […]

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Local Vigilantes and police raid leaves ikorodu woman hospitalized

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 July 2019 0

Ikorodu, lagos State – A disturbing incident unfolded at Toma Estate , Agric, Ikorodu, when local vigilantes , identified as members of the Oodua peoples congress (OPC), accompanied by officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Ikorodu Division, stormed the residence of Alhaja Sekinat Osilalu on a mission to apprehend her son, Toheeb Osilalu. Eyewitness reported […]

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Group urges Obaseki to probe Oshiomhole’s administration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 July 2019 0

By Titus Akhigbe, Benin Leaders of the All Progressives Congress Party (APC) in Oredo ward 2, Benin, at the weekend called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire that razed down the state Ministry of Education in June 2013. Leader of the group, Baba Franco made the call while briefing newsmen […]

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Group urges Obaseki to probe Oshiomhole’s administration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 July 2019 0

Titus Akhigbe, Benin Leaders of the All Progressives Congress Party (APC) in Oredo ward 2, Benin, at the weekend called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire that razed down the state Ministry of Education in June 2013. Leader of the group, Baba Franco made the call while briefing newsmen in […]

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Father of 5 falls from five-storey building, dies in Benin

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 July 2019 0

By Titus Akhigbe,Benin A father of five yesterday died after falling from the lift of the five- storey building housing the Edo state High Court in Benin City. The deceased, Moses Airiagbonkpa was said to have told his kinsmen at the court that he was going to ease himself after been told that the case was […]

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Steer clear of Edo Assembly or see war, Edo youths warn Reps

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 July 2019 0

Titus Akhigbe, Benin A group, under the auspices of the Edo Youth Vanguard, has sounded a stern warning to the House of Representatives and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to either be impartial in its intervention in the contrived impasse in the state House of Assembly or incur the wrath of the […]

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Pro-Obaseki protests rock Benin over Edo assembly crisis

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Titus Akhigbe, Benin Commercial activities were yesterday paralyzed in Benin, the Edo state capital as hundreds of people took to major streets of the metropolis to protest the proposed taking over of the legislative functions of the state House of Assembly by the House of Representatives. The protesters comprising of civil society groups, market women […]

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Olufemi Akintunde: Redefining Physiotherapy Through Innovation and Impact in 2019

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By Akeem Aliyu Olufemi Akintunde has become a beacon of progress in physiotherapy, earning recognition for his impactful contributions to the field in 2019. Known for his patient-centered approach and innovative research, Olufemi is transforming how physiotherapy is practiced and perceived in Nigeria. Advancing Physiotherapy Through Research Olufemi’s work in 2019 stood

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Don’t force Obaseki out of APC, Idahosa warns

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 July 2019 0

By Titus Akhigbe, Benin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, Charles Idahosa on Monday, disclosed that he would be the first to go with the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki if he (Obaseki) is forced out of the party. He said this while addressing newsmen in Benin City over the current […]

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Bisexual Escapee Dies In Mob Attack As Wanted Partner Flees

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The crisis-ravaged community of Damboa in Borno state erupted in violence when angry mob comprising Islamic fundamentalists violently lynched to death a bisexual suspect who escaped from police custody during a jail break on July 6th 2019. Recall that Chinedu Obi and Chigbo Samuel Umeh, his fleeing bisexual partner were rescued from a crowd of […]

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Bisexual Lifestyle of Nephew Throws Uncle’s Political Ambitions Into Jeopardy As Thugs Chase After Him

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 July 2019 0

A bisexual man identified as Emmanuel Omonlogbe has reportedly gone into exile after thugs in the service of Friday Onobun, a grassroot politician, stormed his apartment in Benin City where desperate attempts were purportedly made to eliminate him. Friday Onobun as a top grassroot politician whose aspiration to the state assembly became seriously threatened by […]

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Call for Adeboye’s suspension ill-advised, PFN tells protesters

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 July 2019 0

By Titus Akhigbe, Benin The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) yesterday, said those calling for the suspension of the founder and General Overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God -RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye for not taking a stand on Ruga and Leah Sharibu’s abduction were ill-advised. President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Dr. Felix […]

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PFN threatens to sanction pastors who take advantage of members

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Titus Akhigbe, Benin President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, yesterday, said the body will sanction any pastor who takes undue advantage of members of his congregation. This was contained in a press statement signed by him and made available to newsmen in Benin City, the Edo state capital. The statement reads […]

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BEDC appeals to customers over inferno at Benin sub-station

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 July 2019 0

By Titus Akhigbe,Benin The management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has appealed to customers in Edo, parts of Delta and Ondo states over the present power disruption to their areas due to the fire incident which occurred at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) sub-station along Sapele Road in Benin City. Presently, all […]

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Vigilante group rescues 5 kidnap victims in Edo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 July 2019 0

By Titus Akhigbe, Benin A local vigilante group in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo state at the weekend rescued five kidnap victims from Egoro Na Oka community who were kidnapped on their way from a burial ceremony. The victims who attended the burial ceremony in Egoro Na Oka were said to be returning […]

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Edo University denies alleged revocation of operating license

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 July 2019 0

By Titus Akhigbe,Benin Authorities of the Edo University, Iyamho, Edo state have refuted the alleged revocation of the operating license of the university. The management of the institution made the rebuttal in a statement signed by its Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Isoken Ogboro. The statement described the information as fake news aimed at tarnishing the image […]

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Obaseki has lost control of Edo APC, says Airhiavbere

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2019 0

Titus Akhigbe, Benin A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, Gen. Charles Airhiavbere (rtd) has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of instigating the crisis rocking the state chapter of the party. Airhiavbere in a press statement stated that the governor has lost control of the party owing to his alleged complicity […]

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Police warn against unlawful protests over Edo assembly crisis

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2019 0

By Titus Akhigbe, Benin The Police in Edo state on Wednesday barred a group, the Joint Action for the Advancement of Democracy in Edo (JAADE) from staging a planned protest over the crisis rocking the state House of Assembly as it told the group to seek redress in court if it was not okay with […]