Edo State Govt. vs Prostitutes

One of the suspects, narrated that since her husband died, and after losing her only source of livelihood, she could no longer provide for herself, hence the reason the started working as a sex worker.

Jigawa Governor Takes Custody of Minor Allegedly Abducted, Impregnated by DSS Officer

The Department of State Services (DSS) has handed over Walida, a minor who was allegedly abducted and impregnated by a serving DSS operative, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, to Umar Namadi, the governor of Jigawa State. Walida and her baby were handed to the governor on Wednesday at the DSS headquarters in Abuja. The handover included several officials: […]

Tears as Six Final Year Lautech Nursing Students Die in Road Accident

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology is mourning the death of six of its nursing students who lost their lives in a tragic road accident that occurred on the Illorin-Ogbomoso road. The six students identified as Shehu Nana, Idris Jamila, Abdulraheem Maimunah Hamza, Blessing Kevwe, Owoicho Elizabeth, and Aroke Victoria were said to […]

Ronaldo Becomes Co-owner at Spanish Side, Almería After 25% Stake Purchase

Ronaldo’s arrival as co-owner came a year after Almeria was taken over by a Saudi investment group led by Mohamed Al Khereiji, who now serves as club president. The pair are understood to have a close relationship, with Al Khereiji previously linked to facilitating Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia in 2022 following his departure from Manchester United.

Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Torture, Killing of Rape Suspect in Bayelsa State

The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State has arrested five suspects in connection with the death of a 38-year-old man who was accused of rape.The victim, identified as Samuel Ofiri, was found dead by the roadside along Kakatar Road in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. His body was discovered on February 22, […]

Nigerian Singer Sade Earns Another Nomination for Hall of Fame Induction

Nigerian-born British singer Helen Folasade Adu CBE, popularly known as Sade Adu has been nominated for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking the second time she has been shortlisted for the prestigious honour. The 67-year-old Grammy Award winner is among 17 artists nominated for induction this year. Known for her distinctive contralto […]

Ex-Edo Labour Party Guber Candidate, Akpata, Explains Why LP Members Decamped

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, now member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has told Nigerians the reason some members of the party in the state chose to join the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Truth Live News Media disclosed that Akpata gave the reason in an interview […]

JAMB Eyes N23.8bn Revenue for 2026, Increases Exam Centres to 1,000

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has projected N23.8 billion in internally generated revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, representing a N4 billion increase from its 2025 target. Dr Muftau Bello, the Director of the Office of the Registrar, delivered the projection on Wednesday to the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund as part […]

Gunmen Murder Edo Palace Chief, Abduct 2 Daughters As Police Launch Investigations

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Gunmen have murdered a high ranking Palace Chief in Iduah Kingdom, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Chief Jimah Jacob Ogboi and abducted his two daughters just as the police said that full scale investigations have been launched into the incident. The gunmen were said to have struck Monday night […]

Just In: Fubara Makes New Key Appointment to Honour Peace Deal with Wike

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first cabinet appointment following President Bola Tinubu’s third intervention in the Rivers State political crisis. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, Governor Fubara announced the appointment of Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Barrister […]