Again, Another PDP Chieftain, Sen Uzamere Resigns from Party
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo State, Senator Ehigie Uzamere, has resigned his membership of the party, saying move was necessitated by the commitment to serve humanity. He announced his resignation in a letter to the chairman of Ward 12, Ovia North-East Local Government of the state, Mr. […]
Nigeria’s Lawmakers Reject US Senate Genocide Claim as Misleading
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has strongly rejected a recent resolution by the United States Senate describing the country’s security crisis as “genocide against Christians” or state-sponsored religious persecution. Lawmakers unanimously adopted a motion on Wednesday, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, dismissing the US Senate’s characterisation as misleading and damaging to Nigeria’s image. The motion […]
Edo Global Football Fiesta’s Inaugural Edition Gains Support From FA Chairman, Erhumwense
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The inaugural Edo Global Football Fiesta, an Under-16 tournament organized by Naija Global Sports Enterprise Solution, has gained significant support following a courtesy visit to Edo State Football Association Chairman, Fred Newton Erhumwense. Led by the Local Organising Committee Chairmen, Itietie Omojevwe J and Mr. Ikuomase Edosa, the organizers shared plans for […]
FG Vows To Resolve ASUU’s Lingering Crises, Sets 2026 As Deadline
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The federal government has vowed to put an end to the overdue crises rocking the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), by meeting all their demands just as it also appealed to them to sheath […]
Court Postpones Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial Over Delayed Medical Report
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) failed to submit its medical report on his health status. Justice James Omotosho announced the new date on Wednesday, following a request for a short adjournment by […]
Bandits Abduct 30 in Fresh Attack in Zamfara
Very dangerous armed bandits have kidnapped 30 villagers from Zamfarawa in Zugu District, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Tuesday October 7 at around 2:20 p.m.. According to Zagazola Makama, a large group of bandits stormed the community firing indiscriminately causing panic among residents before abducting their victims and fled to […]
No Time For Drama: Fubara Moves From Suspension To Construction
NIGERIA, PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has resumed official duties with an inspection of key road projects days after his return from suspension. Fubara, in a post on his official Facebook page, said he visited the Emohua–Ogbakiri–Egbelu Road and the Tema–Buguma–Degema–Abonnema Road, describing them as vital routes that will enhance connectivity […]
Task Force Seals Petroleum Station Over Expired Fire Extinguishers in Edo
The Edo State Petroleum Task Force in Ikpoba-Okha Local Council sealed the NIPCO Filling Station on Upper Sakponba Road on Monday after discovering all its fire extinguishers had expired since 2024. Ehichoya Joshua, leader of the task force, revealed that the station’s management had been repeatedly warned to replace the outdated equipment but failed […]
Low Turnout as Osun LG Workers Return to Work After 8-Month Strike
Local government workers in Osun State have resumed work after an eight-month strike triggered by a leadership tussle. However, the first day back saw a low turnout of workers across various council secretariats. The strike, which began in February 2025, was sparked by a power struggle between elected officials of the PDP and APC. […]
World Bank Raises Alarm Over Growing Poverty in Nigeria
The World Bank has raised alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria, warning that recent economic reforms risk failing if they do not translate into tangible improvements for ordinary citizens. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the launch of the October 2025 Nigeria Development Update (NDU), World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said approximately […]