The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has praised Governor Monday Okpebholo for his victory at the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal, describing the outcome as a sign that his ancestors had brought him to restore the lost glory of Edo State. During a solidarity visit by Governor Okpebholo to the Oba’s palace in Benin on Thursday, April 3, the monarch expressed his support for the governor and his administration. The visit…

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has revealed that the 2025 appropriation bill is being drafted to prioritize healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and job creation. Speaking Thursday during a meeting with the Rivers State caucus in the National Assembly at Government House, Port Harcourt, Ibas emphasized the administration’s commitment to economic development, peace-building, and technological advancement. “Since the Supreme Court verdict on the state’s budget,…

The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has called on the indigenes and residents of the ancient town to celebrate his forthcoming coronation with moderation, stressing the importance of peace and communal unity for the town’s growth. In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, Oba Owoade, who ascended the throne in January 2025 following the passing of the late Oba Adeyemi, reminded…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, following a unanimous ruling by a five-member panel. The apex court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had previously recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. In its judgment, the Supreme Court stated that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to make such a declaration,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has categorically disowned a circular claiming it has introduced two new denominations—N5,000 and N10,000 notes—set for circulation on May 1. The apex bank described the circular as “fake” in a statement via its official handle on X (formerly Twitter). The viral circular widely shared on social media, falsely attributed to the CBN, stated, “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially announced the introduction…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting a petition to recall her as the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District.  The embattled lawmaker, while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the electoral umpire should have thrown out the petition long before it did on April 3, 2025. “I’m a lawyer. I’m a senator and I understand how Nigeria works. For me,…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has revealed that preparations for the state’s 2025 budget are well underway, with a sharp focus on healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and job creation. Ibas made the announcement on Thursday, April 3, during a meeting with a delegation of the Rivers State National Assembly caucus, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, at Government House in Port Harcourt. The administrator…

Doctors have reported a rise in the number of patients with Victorian diseases such as scabies, as the Royal College of Physicians urged the government to do more to fight poverty. The survey of 882 doctors found 89% were concerned about the impact of health inequalities on their patients, while 72% had seen more patients in the past three months with illnesses related to poor-quality housing, air pollution and access…

Two suspects out of four have been arrested in connection to the death of a 38-year-old employee, Chigozie Udalor, a site manager at Bod Camp in Akwukwu-Igbo community located in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Bright Edafe, the spokesperson of Delta State Command, on Thursday, disclosed that the apprehended suspects allegedly conspired to murder the deceased after a huge amount of money was discovered in his account.…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N950 per litre in Abuja and N925 per litre in Lagos. The new pricing structure took effect on April 2, 2025. This adjustment marks an increase of N65 from the previous price of N860 per litre in Lagos and N70 from the N880 per litre rate in the North. The…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has addressed rumours about his health that recently circulated on social media. Reports had claimed that Wike collapsed during an event in Abuja and was flown out of the country for treatment. These claims quickly spread, raising concerns among the public. However, just two days later, Wike appeared in public during the Sallah homage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol to N925 per litre at its retail stations in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja. The new price regime, effective from April 2, 2025, represents an increase of N65 from the previous price of N860 per litre in Lagos and an N70 difference from the N880 previously sold in the North. Recall that last week,…