Kidnappers Of Nine Benue Worshippers Demands N100 Million Ransom As Families Call For Financial Assistance
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The kidnappers of nine worshippers in a Catholic church in Ojije, Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State have asked for the sum of N100 million to release their abductees. Recall that on Saturday February 7, 2026, kidnappers stormed St John’s Catholic Church, Ojije in Utonkon, Ado LGA at about 2am […]
CBN Warns Against ‘Cash Bouquets’ Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Nigeria’s central bank has reportedly warned against the use of banknotes in decorative “cash bouquets”, saying the practice could breach laws protecting the national currency. The CBN made this known in a flier shared on its Twitter handle that listed forms of abusing the naira. The move comes just days before Valentine’s Day, when some […]
El-Rufai Breaks Silence, Speaks After ‘Attempted Arrest’, Reveals Lawyers’ Actions
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has finally broken his silence following an incident at the Abuja airport where his aide alleged that he was almost arrested. On Thursday, a video of El-Rufai confronting airport security went viral, with the former APC member revealing that his lawyers have responded. El-Rufai called the incident […]
NMA Lauds Police Over Arrest Of Suspects Linked To Kidnapping Of Edo Doctor
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch has lauded the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika for his quick response and the arrest of abductors connected to the kidnap of one of its members, Dr. Ibrahim Babatunde, saying it was a sign of the police unwavering dedication to citizen safety. Recall […]
Ebonyi Community In Disarray, As Residents Flee Over 72-Hour Ultimatum To Produce Severed Heads, Abductees
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Residents of Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have left their homes over the 72-hours ultimatum issued to the community by the state Governor, Francis Nwifuru and the security chiefs in the state, to produce the heads of those severed by suspected warlords in the recent war between […]
Yaris Drivers Protest Mandatory Painting Of Car Into State Colour Code
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Cab drivers on the platform of Yaris Drivers Association, Edo State chapter, has staged a peaceful protest against the state government’s directive of mandatory painting of their vehicle with the state colour code . According to them, adopting the state colour code will hinder them access to areas they hitherto were accessing. […]
NHIA South-South Zonal Office Relocation: Senator Imasuen Reacts, Reaffirms Senate’s Intervention
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Neda Imasuen, has expressed his resentment over the relocation of the South-South Zonal Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) from Benin City to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Senator was reacting to a protest statement by a socio-cultural group, Edo First, which […]
Kwankwaso’s India Mission Spur Praise, Criticism Over Academic Collaboration
Former Kano Governor says partnership will boost research, technology transfer, and academic exchange for Nigerian institutions.
However, not all endorsed the partnership without reservations.
A group identified as Youths in Process urged that international engagements must produce measurable domestic reforms.
NAFDAC Dismisses Rumours of Lift on Sachet Alcohol Ban
Nigeria’s drug and food regulator has denied reports that the federal government has ordered a suspension of the ban on sachet alcohol and small-volume alcoholic drinks. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said on Thursday that claims suggesting it had been directed to halt enforcement were “false and misleading”. In […]
MACBAN Denies Criminal Links Amid Reports of Proposed US Sanctions
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has denied any links to criminal activity following reports that United States lawmakers are considering sanctions against the group. National President of the Association, Baba Usman Ngelzarma, expressed it’s position in a press conference, describing the proposed action as shocking and unjustified. Mr Ngelzarma said MACBAN […]