BENIN CITY – Renewed tensions have gripped Edo State as reports of a surreptitious plan by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo to sell the historic Edo House in Lagos have sparked public outcry, with critics labeling the move a “calculated assault” on the state’s heritage. The controversy surrounding the property, located at 1225 Ahmadu … Read more
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to Practising Nursery and Primary School in Agulu, Anambra State, to support reconstruction efforts after a fire outbreak that damaged parts of the school in December 2024. Obi had earlier visited the school in November 2025, where the headmistress, Comrade … Read more
The Delta State Police Command has rescued a three-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped by a commercial motorcyclist assigned to take her to school daily. According to a statement from the command, the suspect, identified as Kelvin Ogaga, allegedly abducted the child and later contacted her family, demanding a ransom of ₦500,000. Acting on credible … Read more
The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain has revealed that Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturers have accessed about ₦26 billion under the federal government’s healthcare industrialisation programme. The disclosure was made by the National Coordinator of the initiative, Dr. Abdu Mukhtar, during a review meeting of the Technical Working Group overseeing the implementation of the … Read more
Nigerian actress Temi Otedola and music star Mr Eazi have shared joyful news that they are expecting a baby, marking another major milestone in their long-term relationship. The couple revealed the announcement through a series of elegant maternity photos posted online, where Temi is seen glowing in flowing white outfits, proudly displaying her baby bump … Read more
A major political shake-up is unfolding within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party concludes its House of Representatives and senatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, with about 70 serving lawmakers reportedly failing to secure return tickets. The development has affected both the National Assembly’s lower and upper chambers, signalling an intense … Read more
Political parties have been handed a major relief ahead of the 2027 general elections after a Federal High Court in Abuja nullified parts of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) election timetable. The court ruled that INEC went beyond its powers when it imposed deadlines for party primaries, candidate substitutions, submission of membership registers, and … Read more
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Newton Isokpehi after a viral video showed him threatening to shoot anyone who records him while on duty. The officer, who serves within the command, sparked widespread outrage after he was seen in a video warning passengers in a commercial … Read more
Two former employees of Access Bank Plc have been convicted and sentenced to prison after being found guilty of stealing customers’ funds in Kaduna State. The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission secured the conviction of Obadofin Daniel Bamise and Hadiza Oyiza Yakubu before Justice A.A. Bello of the Kaduna State … Read more
A local government chairman in Kaduna State has accused the administration of Governor Uba Sani of allegedly taking control of funds meant for local councils, a situation he says has severely limited development projects across the state. The chairman, one of 23 in the state, made the allegation in an interview on condition of anonymity, … Read more