Akpakomiza: A Joke Taken Too Far
As Edo State gears up for the 2024 Gubernatorial elections on September 21, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a controversial step by nominating Senator Monday Okpebholo, known as Akpakomiza, as their candidate. This decision, confirmed at the party’s rally on August
Showcasing Nigeria’s Next Stars: Asue Ighodalo Talent Hunt Unfolds Today in Edo State
The Asue Ighodalo Talent Hunt, offering a grand prize of 1.4 million Naira, is set to take place today, August 21, 2024. This highly anticipated event will be held at Anestony Leisure & Play, located at Angle 90 Junction, New Agbor Road, Uromi,
Presidency cuts COP29 delegation size, saves N10 billion
The Presidency has announced measures to significantly reduce federal government expenditure for the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, this November. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed these measures
CBN records $553m remittance inflows for July
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a significant surge in remittance inflows, reaching $553 million in July. This marks a 130% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to a statement by the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications,
Umahi meets N’Central govs, seek cooperation on 477Km Cross River-Abuja Highway project
The Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi on Saturday, met Governors and stakeholders from Nasarawa, Benue and Kogi States in the North Central region of the country to seek their support for the proposed 477kilometers Cross River-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Apo superhighway which is to be constructed
Edo 2024: “Don’t heat up the polity in Edo State”, Andrew Enantomhen warns APC, calls for the immediate release of arrested Esan Councillor
Edo PDP chieftain and youth advocate, Andrew Enantomhen on Saturday criticized the APC for trying to cause trouble in Edo State as the Edo State Governorship election approaches. He made this statement in reaction to the recent arrest of Hon. Kingsley Osehon, Councillor
Medical students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) and the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) were reportedly abducted in Benue State while traveling to Enugu
Several medical students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) and the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) were abducted on Thursday evening in Benue State along the Otukpo-Enugu highway. The students, 18 in total, were traveling to attend the annual conference of the Federation of
FAAN seeks expedited prosecution of illegal operators at Nigerian airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to establish magistrate courts across airports in the country for the swift prosecution of touts. FAAN’s Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, revealed this initiative during a meeting with the heads of security agencies
Protesters Block Major Roads in Jos, Call on President Tinubu to Address the Nation
Protesters have blocked major roads in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, urging President Bola Tinubu to address the nation regarding the ongoing hardships. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports a significant increase in the number of protesters for the #EndBadGovernance protest,
Protest: Lekki residents frown at violence, urge strategic actions
As socio-economic activities gradually resume in Lagos, some residents of Lekki are advocating for public enlightenment on peaceful protests and strategic actions to achieve desired goals. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lekki Phase 1 and other parts of Lagos have