US Enforces Tougher Birth Tourism Visa Measures Against Nigerians, Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United States has stepped up its campaign against birth tourism, revoking visas and imposing travel restrictions on hundreds of foreign nationals accused of travelling to the country primarily to give birth and secure U.S. citizenship for their children. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of State said it […]
2027 Will Bring Liberation from Kidnapping Nightmare, Assures NDC Aspirant, Ogbidi
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A frontline and prominent aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing the Esan Central, Esan West, and Igueben Federal Constituency under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, has strongly condemned the recent remarks attributed to the Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, regarding the rising […]
Ibom Deep Seaport Nears Construction As Govt, Foreign Partners Review Progress After France Talks
The Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts to commence construction of the proposed Ibom Deep Seaport following a high-level technical session in Paris, France, and a fresh inspection of the project site by key stakeholders.
Edo Govt Dismisses Claims Of Unpaid Teachers, Defends Rural Development Projects
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Government has rejected reports alleging widespread non-payment of teachers’ salaries, describing such claims as misleading and lacking specific evidence. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, debunked the claim during the monthly media briefing in Benin City. Prince Afegbua challenged individuals making the allegations to provide the […]
Bandits Slaughter Vice Principal, Two Others in Kogi School Raid
Community sources identified one of the victims as Mr. Gani Anifowose, Vice Principal of Government Secondary School, Iluke. He was reportedly killed alongside two other residents during the attack.
Three Schools Closed In Akoko-Edo As Kidnap Threats Escalate
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Fears of a large-scale student abduction have compelled the Edo State Government to shut down three public secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area amid heightened security concerns. The affected institutions are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School. They were closed after intelligence reports suggested that suspected […]
Three Years, 30 Bills, No Member Lost: C’River Speaker Reflects On Assembly’s Journey
Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has said the 10th Assembly has recorded significant legislative milestones, including the passage of over 30 bills, while maintaining an unbroken record of not losing any member since its inauguration three years ago.
FG Orders Withdrawal Of Contaminated Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension, Levamisole Drugs Over Brain Damage Risk
In a circular dated June 4, 2026, and addressed to Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of health institutions, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare directed healthcare providers to suspend the purchase and use of the affected medicines and report any adverse reactions associated with them to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
Senate Questions SEDC Over N16.6bn Spending
Nigeria’s Senate has questioned the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over the management of N16.6 billion released to the agency in the 2025 budget, amid concerns over “unexplained” and “inappropriate” expenditures. The Managing Director of the commission, Mr Mark Okoye, appeared before the Senate Committee on SEDC on Tuesday to account for how the funds […]
Senate Leader Proposes Single Six-Year Term for Presidents, Governors
Nigeria’s Majority Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said he plans to introduce a bill seeking a single six-year tenure for presidents and state governors, arguing that the current system distracts elected leaders from governance. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Bamidele said the proposal would be among the first bills he hopes to sponsor […]