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​By Erasmus Ikhide ​IN the complex, multi-ethnic tapestry of Nigerian politics, statecraft is often defined by a delicate balance between regional aspirations and national loyalty. For over half a century, the South-East region—the industrious, commercial heartland of the Igbo extraction—has carried a deep-seated historical angst. The echoes of the post-Civil War era still linger, characterized … Read more

May 17, 2026 FROM MY WINDOW: EDO ICONS (LEGACY SERIES) By Chris Osa Nehikhare Samuel Ogbemudia The Man Who Built Beyond His Time There are certain names that no longer need introduction in Edo history. They have moved beyond politics. Beyond office. Beyond generations. They have become memory itself. One of those names is Brigadier … Read more

Today, as you celebrate your 69th birthday, we join countless admirers, friends, and well-wishers in thanking God for your life, your journey, and your enduring contributions to Edo State and Nigeria. Your Excellency, your years in public service remain a remarkable chapter in the development of our dear state. Your leadership, courage, and commitment to … Read more

.. says process fell short of APC standards as supporters await party’s decision. What was billed as a decisive day for the All Progressives Congress in Gumel, Gagarawa, Maigatari, and Sule Tankarkar Federal Constituency ended in controversy, with one of the leading aspirants dismissing reports of a successful primary election as misleading. Retired Deputy Inspector … Read more

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to enforce its earlier directive against Coscharis Motors in a consumer dispute involving a defective luxury vehicle sold to a customer, Florence Ozor. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by Justice Emeka Nwite following a motion for judicial review … Read more

With barely eight months to Nigeria’s next general elections, the race for the presidency is increasingly shaping into a contest defined less by individual candidates and more by the political structures and alliances backing them. Across the country, political actors are quietly repositioning. Governors are holding strategic meetings, former ministers are rebuilding alliances, political financiers … Read more

Chelsea Football Club have appointed former Spain international and coach Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract, in a major move aimed at reviving the club’s recent decline. The announcement was made on Sunday, with Alonso set to officially begin his role on July 1, 2026. Chelsea described the appointment as part … Read more

Seyi Tinubu has offered words of encouragement to socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu after he failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State. The APC primary election, held on Saturday ahead of the 2027 general elections, saw Okechukwu—popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest and … Read more

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited Oyo State following the recent terrorist attack and abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area, assuring residents of intensified efforts to rescue the victims and restore security in the affected communities. The visit came after the tragic incident recorded in the early hours of Friday, … Read more

Nigeria’s security challenges intensified over the weekend following the reported abduction of 42 schoolchildren in Borno State, even as the military, in coordination with United States forces, announced the killing of senior ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint counterterrorism operation around the Lake Chad region. The abduction reportedly occurred at Primary and Junior Government … Read more