Okpe New Yam Festival 2026 Draws Over 50,000 Tourists, Appraisal Recommends Global Positioning- By Elempe Dele
The 2026 edition of the Okpe New Yam Festival, popularly known as Ukpilla, has been described as the biggest and most successful in the history of the annual cultural celebration, according to an appraisal report made available to Truth Live News International. Held on 24 July 2026 in Okpe Kingdom, Akoko Edo Local Government Area […]
Edo Govt Faces October 26 Hearing Over Enforcement Of N36.5m Arbitral Award In Ogba Zoo Case
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State High Court in Benin City has adjourned proceedings in the legal dispute between the Edo State Government and Everal Services Ltd, franchise owner of Ogba Zoo, until October 26, 2026, for the continuation of hearing. The suit, marked No. B/2070S/2002, was instituted by Everal Services Ltd and seeks the […]
NCS Publishes Final List Of Successful ASC II Recruits, Opens Medical Certificate Portal July 29
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released the final list of successful candidates for the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II), with the next phase of the process the upload of medical fitness certificates scheduled to commence on Wednesday. In a statement issued on […]
Breaking: Vinicius Jr. Stays at Real Madrid Amid Arsenal Interest
Real Madrid and Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior is set to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu beyond the current transfer window. Truth Live News gathered from Sky Sports News on Tuesday that Los Blancos have no intention of parting ways with their dynamic winger this summer and are optimistic about securing his long-term future with a […]
Woman Arrested In Kano After Allegedly Cutting Off Boyfriend’s Genitals
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old woman, Maimunatu Idris, for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend and severing his genitals during a violent altercation in the Badawa area of Kano. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, confirmed the incident in a post on X on Tuesday. According to the […]
Xenophobic Attacks: Tinubu Declines Meeting With Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Amid escalating concerns over recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, President Bola Tinubu has reportedly refused to receive a special envoy dispatched by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. It was gathered that the South African delegation, led by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, had arrived Abuja […]
August 1: C’River To Begin 65-Year Retirement Policy For Frontline Health Workers
The new retirement arrangement however, excluded health personnel occupying administrative positions.
Sanwo-Olu Hails Badejo Okusanya’s Historic Election as NBA President
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oyinkansola Badejo Okusanya, on her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her victory as a landmark achievement for the legal profession. In a statement issued on Monday, July 27, 2026, Sanwo-Olu said Badejo Okusanya’s emergence as only […]
Oshiomhole Backs Shoot on Sight Policy Against Armed Criminals
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has defended the use of deadly force against armed criminals, insisting that security operatives should not hesitate to shoot dangerous offenders when necessary. The Edo North lawmaker made the remarks on Monday, July 27, 2026, during an interview on TVC News, where he criticised the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s successor, […]
Tinubu to Unveil Fresh Salary Increase for Soldiers, Defence Minister Reveals
President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce a fresh salary increase for personnel of the Armed Forces as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of military personnel. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), disclosed this on Monday, July 27, 2026, during a one day training and financial empowerment […]