Rema’s Comment on Ayra Starr’s Relocation Sparks Reactions
Famous Nigerian musician Rema has sparked reactions on social media after throwing subtle shade at his close associate and colleague, Ayra Starr. Recalled that Ayra Starr, during an interview, confirmed her relocation abroad. In Reaction to Ayra Starr’s relocation, Rema shared a cryptic post reflecting on the effect of financial success on community ties, while […]
Lawmaker Flags Unequal Justice in Recent Court Rulings
Nigerian lawmaker Bello El-Rufai has criticised what he describes as inconsistencies in the country’s justice system, after comparing the sentencing of a convicted terrorist with that of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking during a plenary session on Thursday, the House of Representatives member referenced the recent conviction of Hussaini Ismail, identified as a member of […]
EFCC Invites Ex-AGF Malami For Questioning
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami for questioning. Malami was summoned via a letter dated November 24, which revealed that Friday, November 28, had been fixed for an interview with the anti-graft agency. Signed by Sunday Atiba Ofen-Imu, […]
Insecurity: PSC, Police Constitute Committee To Recruit 30,000 New Officers
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Following the presidential directive to strengthen the numerical strength of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and enhance national security, the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have constituted a high-powered joint adhoc committee to begin the recruitment of 30,000 new officers. This was announced by the PSC in […]
2027: I Will Quit My Position As Governor if Tinubu Loses In Edo, Says Okpebholo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Despite two more years into 2027 general elections in the country, the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo has begun championing the campaign of President Bola Tinubu. He said Tinubu will win the presidential election in the state because he is more popular than himself and should he fails, he will resign. The […]
Insecurity: Reps Pushes For Community Policing, Forest Guards
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the nation’s grapples with current security challenges, the House of Representatives, has finally completed its three-day special session on the security crisis in the country, with members pushing for local government autonomy, border security, community policing and forest guards as parts of measures to combat terrorism and other violent crimes in […]
BSHF Collaborates EFCC To End Unwarranted Raids In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Businesses and Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BSHF) in Edo State has called the emerging partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a turning point that will end misunderstandings and sudden raids on legitimate hotel businesses in the state. Speaking on behalf of the Forum, Chairman, Chief Omogiade Edokpolo described […]
FG Axes CCECC, Four Others Over Kogi Road Failures
The Federal Government on Wednesday terminated the contract for the reconstruction of the strategic 52.27 km Okene-Ajaokuta-Itobe dual carriageway in Kogi State, citing “unacceptable delays and dismal performance” by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Limited. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, announced the decision after a marathon project review meeting on November […]
Int’l Flight Returns 2026: FG Okays Full Foreign Operations For Uyo Airport
NIGERIA, UYO – Akwa Ibom State has secured Federal Government approval for full international operations at Victor Attah International Airport, following a strategic meeting between Governor Umo Eno and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. Ekerette Udoh, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, said the approval places the airport among Nigerian facilities authorised to handle global traffic, a […]
PRESCO Land Scandal: A Government Without a Compass, and a Governor Who Signs Away Edo’s Destiny Without Thinking By Dan Osa-Ogbegie
A State Brought To Ruin By Impulse, Ignorance And Knee-Jerk Governance There comes a time in the life of a people when silence becomes betrayal. Edo State has arrived at that moment. What happened between 21 November 2025, when Senator Monday Okpebholo signed a formal Notice of Revocation of Presco Plc’s Statutory Right of […]