Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the February 21 killings in seven communities of Ovia South West Local Government Area. The governor made this commitment during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected communities, where he assured residents of his administration’s dedication to restoring peace and security. Addressing community members, Governor Okpebholo condemned the attacks, describing them as acts of criminality that…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prince Doyin Okupe, a veteran politician, medical doctor, and strategist who played a crucial role in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences to Okupe’s family, friends, and associates, acknowledging his significant contributions to governance and national development. Okupe, a prominent son of Iperu-Remo…

The Federal High Courts in Lagos and Yola, Adamawa State, have sentenced four drug traffickers to a total of 95 years in prison for trafficking cocaine and cannabis worth over N4.6 billion. The convicts identified as Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi, Iloduba Augustine Chinonye, Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (a.k.a Don), and Zidon Zurga, were arrested in separate operations by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media &…

The Abia State Government has announced the death of of Sunny Onwuma, the Honourable Commissioner for Labour and Productivity. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, Onwuma passed away in the early hours of Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness. A native of Ihie in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area, Onwuma was an alumnus of Government College Umuahia and Abia State University, Uturu.…

Victory in 2027 is achievable, but only if we take decisive action now – Hon (Dr). Joshua Gana A member of the House of Representatives in Niger State, Hon. Joshua Gana has spoken about the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) crises and hope for 2027. PDP, once Nigeria’s most dominant political force, has been struggling with leadership tussle and internal disagreements. The party held power from 1999 to 2015, ruling for…

A former presidential media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has challenged just-suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti to undergo a lie detector test following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a detailed video posted on social media, Omokri revealed that Akpoti-Uduaghan made similar allegations against him in 2021. He said: “On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, Natasha Akpoti had a dispute with me and after…

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered the permanent forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to fraud involving the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Ayokunle Faji, in his ruling, stated that the sum was proven to be proceeds of unlawful activities and must be forfeited to the federal government. The judge ruled in favour of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to environmental resilience by fostering collaboration and innovation for sustainability. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this commitment at the Art Exhibition and Symposium titled ‘The Intersecting Worlds of Climate Change, Mangrove, and Art’, held at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in Lekki on Thursday. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the event as a fusion of culture, creativity,…

World-renowned Nigerian author, diplomat and novelist, Mabel Segun, has died. She was aged 95. The development was announced by her family in a statement late Thursday. Mabel Segun was also a tennis champion, broadcaster, and diplomat. The family’s statement disclosed that Segun, a retired administrator, died in the early hours of Thursday. It added that her funeral arrangements will be announced later by the family. The statement read, “It is…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has announced her intention to challenge the six-month suspension slammed on her after her spat with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements in the senate in court. Victor Giwa, the legal counsel to the Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, dismissed the Senate resolution as a violation of a court order. Giwa spoke with journalists on Thursday after the Kogi lawmaker was suspended by the senate and walked out…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. The president announced the fellows‘ employment on Thursday during the programme’s launch at the State House in Abuja. Nigeria’s development partners, senior government officials, and traditional leaders, including the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III attended the ceremony. The employment…

A prominent Nigerian physician, politician, and former director general of the Labour Party campaign organisation, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has died. He passed away at the age of 72 on Thursday. According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise. His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting concern among his loved ones and supporters. According to reports, his death…