Edo Election: APC Generates N50.4m as Aspirants Flood Secretariat
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The All Progressives Congress (APC) has bagged over N50.4 million from the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms to 84 aspirants seeking to battle it out in elections into the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA). There are 24 seats in the Assembly, with each set of forms costing N6,000,000. […]
Abuja Lawyer Missing: Search Intensifies Amid Growing Fears Of Foul Play
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Panic and fears have gripped family, friends and colleagues of a young female Abuja-based lawyer, Miss Eunice Ameh, as they called on the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to intensify efforts and help with her whereabouts. In a public appeal made on X on Friday, Past General Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association […]
Okpebholo’s Education Reforms Earn Edo Top-3 National NECO Ranking
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has been honoured with the National Examinations Council (NECO) Award of Excellence following the state’s coming third highest percentage of candidates who got five credits and above in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal examinations since the council’s inception. NECO, Nigeria’s national examination body was set […]
Breaking: NDC Zones Presidency Ticket to South for Single Term
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South for a single term of four years, after which the ticket will return to the North. The resolution was reached during the ongoing convention at the Los Angeles Event Centre along Ahmadu Bello Way, where delegates ratified the […]
Police Launch Crime Unit After Arrest Of Armed Officers In Cross River
Barely 48 hours after a viral video sparked outrage over the alleged arrest of two serving police officers found with firearms and live ammunition in the troubled Ugep–Idomi axis of Cross River State, the Cross River State Police Command has announced both a full-scale investigation into the incident and the creation of a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) aimed at combating violent crimes and emerging security threats across the state.
NBBF Appoints David Fizdale As New Head Coach Of D’Tigers
Fizdale brings a wealth of NBA experience to the role, having previously served as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks. The 51-year-old most recently worked as assistant coach at the Phoenix Suns.
Obi, Kwankwaso and the Political Earthquake That Could Redefine Nigeria in 2027 — By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
Together, they potentially create what Nigerian politics has long lacked, a bridge between North and South, between youthful reform energy and established grassroots mobilization, between fresh ideas and tested political organization.
Bournemouth Cast Shadow Over Historic Season as Jimenez Faces Serious Allegations
Jimenez, a Spanish defender who joined permanently from AC Milan in February on a deal running until 2031, has made 32 appearances for Bournemouth this season and scored once, in a 3-2 home win against Liverpool. The suspension comes at a particularly sensitive moment for the south coast club.
FG Threatens to Cancel World Bank Loans Delayed Beyond Six Months
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, made the appeal in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a World Bank delegation led by Mrs. Treed Lane, Manager of the World Bank Team.
EXCLUSIVE: From Fear To Freedom: How GADA Helped One Domestic Violence Survivor Rebuild Her Life In Akpabuyo
Domestic violence continues to rise across Nigeria, leaving many women trapped in fear, silence, and abuse. In Cross River State, the crisis is increasingly visible within vulnerable communities where poverty, substance abuse, and weak support systems continue to fuel violence inside homes. But amid the growing concern, grassroots intervention is offering survivors a pathway to safety. In Akpabuyo Local Government Area, the story of Affiong Etim reveals both the painful realities of domestic abuse and the life-changing impact of support provided through Gender and Development Action (GADA), which helped her escape violence and begin rebuilding her life in peace.