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Lagos East APC in turmoil as parties sound alarm ahead of 2027
He also urged council chairmen and party leaders across the district to mobilise residents to participate in the ongoing APC…
Police retreat from court as Makoko protest case collapses
“However, around 1pm, while waiting for the court session to commence, the police beat a hasty retreat and decided not…
Abducted Edo doctor regains freedom after two weeks
He was rescued in a deep forest. I am carrying him from a very long distance. He cannot walk because…
Budget Office explains NEDC funding amid ₦246bn salary controversy
He explained that the ₦246.77 billion reflected for the NEDC in the budget was a lump-sum statutory provision, not an…
Half a billion fans chase World Cup tickets, FIFA reveals
Outside the host countries, the strongest interest came from Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.
Relief for victim as EFCC recovers N64.8m lost to scam
“We also use this opportunity to caution Nigerians to be alert of fraudsters who parade themselves as businessmen and suppliers…
Obi to Super Eagles: You made Nigeria proud
Obi, a former governor of Anambra, in a message posted on his X handle on Thursday, described the match as…
TUC calls ‘no work, no pay’ directive intimidation, not policy
The congress demanded that the circular be withdrawn without conditions, all withheld salaries reinstated, and negotiations resumed within seven days.
Omokri: Nigerians should be proud despite AFCON semi-final defeat
“It is worth stating that they played against a home squad that has never lost a home game in sixteen…
I will transform Edo in two years, Okpebholo vows
“In the next two years, you will see many changes in Benin City. Development will cut across the board.”
‘A beautiful gift at home’- Regragui Reacts as Morocco Make AFCON Final
“We suffered a lot. Playing extra time consumed much energy, but reaching the final at home is a beautiful gift,”…
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‘Hold your heads high’ – FG salutes Super Eagles after AFCON loss
He praised the the Super Eagles for their dedication and for flying the Nigerian flag with honour throughout the competition.
Ekpoma riot sponsored by Russia-based Nigerian – Edo govt
"Those arrested were intercepted while allegedly heading to vandalise property on campus. While others were faces identified on the viral…
Rights groups condemn Makoko demolitions as babies, adult die
“Demolitions have since extended to areas such as Oko-Baba, which are not under power lines at all, reinforcing fears that…
Violent Protest: Ekpoma DPO removed!
The CP gave the order for the reorganisation of the Ekpoma Division, following last weekend's violent protest by youths and…
APC to Obi: Tinubu neither missing nor absent
"Governance is not measured by constant public appearances or media check-ins. It is assessed by the quality of decisions taken,…
Police bust teenager for staging abduction in Edo
The suspect, now in police custody, was apprehended on Monday, 12 January 2026, following a report of a suspected abduction…
Seven days of mourning declared for late Akran of Badagry
The chairman declared seven days of mourning, during which he enjoined the people of Badagry to reflect on the late…
Okpebholo pledges to rebuild shops destroyed by Ekpoma fire
Speaking to traders at the scene, Okpebholo expressed deep concern over the incident, saying recent developments in Ekpoma suggested organised…
PDP demands release of 52 AAU students held After Ekpoma protest
The unrest followed growing public anger over kidnappings and the killing of a youth on Friday night.
Armed Forces will defend democracy, Oluyede assures Nigerians
He assured personnel that their welfare remained a top priority and pledged that the military leadership would continue to build…
FG urges contractors to speed up work on Abuja–Lokoja Road
Explaining the initiative, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, said the project was one of the 260…
Why CAF must keep Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida far away from Nigeria’s AFCON matches
This is not paranoia. This is not sentiment. This is not the hysterics of partisan fandom. This is evidence-based alarm,…
Driver in custody after deadly hit-and-run near Lagos airport
According to Adeola, early findings indicated that the victim had just stepped down from the bus and was attempting to…
How late Oba Akran attracted growth, development to Badagry – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Sanwo-Olu commiserated with the people of Badagry and the family of the late Oba Akran of Badagry, over the…
FG reveals huge cost of Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation
”The president, therefore, directed total re-evaluation and rehabilitation of the surfaces of the Third Mainland Bridge and changing the expansion…
Fake News Alert: Police refute fire claims in Ekpoma station
“The Command wishes to categorically state that no police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma. The viral…
MURIC slams Kebbi Govt over N10bn to fund Hajj
"We see this as gross misplacement of priorities. Islam does not compel all Muslims to go on Hajj".
No patient discharged at UCH as NARD suspends planned strike
Adedeji added that NARD suspended the planned strike again, opting for dialogue to secure better working conditions, salaries and healthcare…
Insecurity: Ofure-Key warns Edo against silencing peaceful protesters
However, she insisted that government responsibility was non-negotiable, warning that Edo must address insecurity rather than suppress public outcry, adding…