Okpebholo Scores Voter Turnout High as Observers Hail Peaceful Edo LG Polls
Governor Monday Okpebholo, has described voter turnout in the local government elections as encouraging, while accredited election observers said voting had been peaceful and orderly across the state. The governor…
Aviation Minister demands apology, ₦25,000 fine from Peter Obi over Airport parking incident
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has demanded a public apology from Mr. Peter Obi and the payment of a ₦25,000 fine over an alleged wrongful parking incident at…
Rescued Oyo School Pupils, Teachers currently receiving medical treatment – Army
Ibadan: The 2 Division, Nigerian Army, has said the 44 rescued kidnapped Oyo school pupil, and teachers were currently receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital and would soon be…
State police will bring security closer to Nigerians, says IGP
New York: Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu says State Police will deepen community policing and improve intelligence gathering. Disu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York on…
DHQ, media strengthen partnership against fake news
Abuja: The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has pledged stronger collaboration with journalists to combat fake news, promote responsible journalism and strengthen public confidence in Nigeria’s Armed Forces. The Director of Defence…
Fubara presents N1.85 trillion budget for 2026 fiscal year
Port Harcourt: Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has on Friday presented the 2026 appropriation bill of N1.85 trillion to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The bill, tagged ”Budget of…
UK varsity seeks mental health partnership with Edo
Benin: Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom, is seeking partnership with the Edo Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the College of Nursing Sciences, UBTH, to strengthen community mental…
Nnamdi Kanu’s wife speaks on filing for divorce from husband
Wife of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Uchechi, has laughed at reports about filing for a divorce while her husband is serving a…
APC set to unveil Tinubu’s VP candidate for 2027 election
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to formally unveil Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential…
Kidnapped Oyo teachers, pupils regain freedom after nearly 2 months in captivity
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has announced that all the pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued by security agencies after…