Ekpoma Violence Was Foreign-Sponsored Riot, Not Protest, Says Edo Govt
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Edo State Government has described the protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, as coordinated riot allegedly sponsored by individuals operating from abroad. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Patrick Ebojele and made to Journalists in Benin. The government in […]
Fayose Declares Wike-Fubara Rift ‘Spiritual,’ Recalls Prophetic Warning
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has described the ongoing political feud between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike as a spiritual battle, insisting his 2023 warning to Fubara has proven prophetic. In an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday monitored by Truth Live News, Fayose recounted […]
Herdsmen Strike Again Kill Four in Midnight Raid on Benue Community
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen launched a deadly midnight assault on Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, claiming the lives of at least four residents and leaving several others unaccounted for. Truth Live News learnt that the heavily armed attackers invaded the community around 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, firing sporadically and […]
More Condemnations Trail Arrest Of 52 Ekpoma Varsity Students As EDOCSO Gives Seven Days Ultimatum To Edo Govt, Police
…Wants Police To Use Same Energy To Go After Kidnappers Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO), has given seven days ultimatum to the state government and the Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Ogbonika to release the 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma arrested and detained over the protest on unabated kidnapping […]
DSS Admits Death of Mrs Calista Ifedi Under Illegal Detention at Wawa Barracks – Sowore
By Truthlive News International Nigeria has been confronted once again with a harrowing reminder of the human cost of impunity, following the admission by the Department of State Services that Mrs Calista Ifedi died while in its custody at the notorious Wawa Barracks detention facility. Mrs Ifedi, unlawfully detained since 2021, reportedly died two years […]
Group Lauds Social Media Ceasefire Among Benins, Chides “Those” Who Backed Out Of Peace Move
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Benin Forum of Patriots (BFP) has lauded the peace currently being enjoyed on the social media space among the Benins, calling it a move in the right direction. The commendation was contained in a statement titled: “Appreciation to all concerned on social media ceasefire”, signed by Amowie Imasuen Izoduwa (Convener) and […]
Ex-Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Obi Accuses Tinubu Of Spending 196 Out Of 365 Days Abroad In 2025
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly spending 196 out of 365 days abroad in 2025, while the country descended deeper into poverty, hunger, insecurity, and mass unemployment. To him, Tinubu’s prolonged absence, including a European holiday since December […]
Kano Commissioner Distributes Bicycles to Staff
Kano State Commissioner for Investment, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Gwani Shehu Wada Sagagi, has distributed 10 bicycles to junior staff of his ministry, fully funded from his own pocket. The presentation took place at the ministry’s headquarters in Kano this week, coinciding with the commissioner marking his first year in office. Sagagi described the initiative […]
AAU52: PDP Berates Arrest, Calls For Unconditional Release Of Detainees
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the arrest and detentions of over 52 students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, over protest against rising spate of insecurity in the senatorial district. The party’s condemnation was contained in a statement made available to Journalists in Benin City […]
Gombe Scrap Metal Ban Is Temporary, Not Total —NASWDEN Clarifies
By Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has clarified that the Gombe State Government did not impose a total and permanent ban on scrap metal business, popularly known as Bola Jari, contrary to widespread reports. According to the association, the restriction placed on scrap metal activities […]