Vatican Confirms the Death of the 266th Pontiff
Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88 on Easter Monday, April 21. The Vatican begins the traditional sede vacante process to elect a…
Department of Geomatics and Surveying Secures Full Accreditation
The University of Benin’s Department of Geomatics and Surveying has received full accreditation from the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) for its B.Sc. programme, valid from 2024 to 2029—highlighting UNIBEN’s…
Uniben Debate Society Hosts Interfaculty Debate, Promotes Public Speaking
Uniben debate society Inter-Faculty Debate 2025, themed "World War I," brought together students from various faculties to discuss pressing societal issues such as social media influence, Japa syndrome, and drug…
Who Matters More to the Plateau State Government: Livestock or Lives
A recent incident in Plateau State, where 36 cows were allegedly poisoned, has sparked public outrage over the government's swift response compared to its handling of a deadly human attack.…
Uniben Acquires Networking Gear Donated by Interswitch and Cisco
The University of Benin has received a major boost to its digital infrastructure through the donation of networking equipment by Interswitch and Cisco. The equipment, including servers, a firewall, and…
China’s Global Gamble: Can It Overtake America as the World’s Top Power?
China is rapidly rising as a global superpower, challenging the United States through economic growth, technological innovation, and strategic influence via initiatives like the Belt and Road. As tensions grow,…
University of Benin Debate Society Set to Host Word War I
The University of Benin Debate Society (UDS) will host "WORD WAR I," an interfaculty debate on April 19, 2025, at the Basic Medical Sciences lecture theatre. This high-impact event promotes…
EFCC Links Terrorist Financing to Corruption and Weak Governance
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede links the rise of terrorism financing in Nigeria to corruption, weak governance, and poor financial oversight. Speaking in Abuja, he emphasized the role of crypto assets,…