ADC Picks Matthew Iduoriyekemwen for Edo South Senatorial Battle
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, has clinched the Edo South Senatorial District ticket on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The result was announced by Mr. Ebiowei Olomu, chairman Primary Committee of the ADC in Benin City. He said that Mr. Iduoriyekemwen […]
APC Hands Fubara, Others Major Roles Ahead of Presidential Primary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, alongside several governors and party leaders, to oversee aspects of its forthcoming presidential primary election. The ruling party also released guidelines for the conduct of the primary, adopting a direct primary system that will allow registered party members across the country to participate […]
FG Clears Five Deep Seaport Projects for Investment to Reclaim Over 70% of Diverted Nigerian Cargo
The announcement was also made by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, while declaring open the mid-year session of the Board of Directors of PMAWCA in Lagos on Monday, May 18, 2026. “Approvals have therefore been granted for the devel
APC Primaries: Governor Alia Secures Return Ticket for 2027 Election
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections after a landslide victory. The results of the direct primary election, announced on Thursday in Makurdi, showed that Governor Alia polled 367,786 votes to defeat his closest rivals, Jeffrey Kuranun and […]
NDC Sets Up Screening Panel for Governorship, NASS Primaries
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a 20-member National Selection Committee to oversee the screening and final selection of aspirants ahead of its forthcoming governorship and National Assembly primaries. The party said the committee is part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and ensure a transparent candidate selection process ahead of the 2026 elections. […]
WHO Raises Ebola Risk to ‘Very High’ in DR Congo as Cases Rise
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the national risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to “very high”, warning that the situation is worsening amid insecurity and rapid transmission. Speaking during a briefing on Friday, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the decision followed a sharp […]
Osun 2026: Davido Raises Concern Over Alleged Plot To Deregister Accord Party
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Nigerian Afrobeat artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has raised the concern over an alleged attempt to deregister the Accord Party ahead of the next governorship election in Osun State. The artiste made the allegation in a post on X on Thursday. Davido questioned the rationale for deregistration and called for […]
Shock As Robbery Gang Apprehended Inside Edo Hotel
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Two members of a 10-man armed robbery gang have been apprehended inside a hotel in Benin City following a swift security operation after they allegedly stormed the Ugbor area and dispossessed residents of their belongings. The suspects were tracked and apprehended at the hotel shortly after the robbery, while efforts are ongoing […]
BREAKING: Guardiola Finally Quits Man City, Crowned Most Successful Coach in Club History
His tenure included six Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League, and the historic 2022/23 Treble.
Gruesome Murder: Nursing Student Found Beheaded In Imo Off-Campus Apartment
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Residents of Umuadara, Umulogho, in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State have been thrown into mourning after a female nursing student was found dead in her apartment. The deceased, Wendy Achumba, from Ngwa in Abia State, reportedly had her throat slit by her attackers. She was a student of the College […]