Edo Authorities Arrest Dismissed Police Officers, Others Over Alleged Abduction, Extortion Activities
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has uncovered and dismantled an alleged criminal syndicate comprising serving and dismissed police officers, commercial bus drivers, and civilian accomplices accused of abducting and extorting members of the public. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, the group allegedly operated around the Teboga axis […]
FG Ends Electricity Subsidy Amid N2.8tn Debt, Says Tariffs Will Remain Unchanged
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Government on Friday said there would be no immediate increase in electricity tariffs, even as it announced plans to begin phasing out electricity subsidies from 2027 as part of broader reforms to revive Nigeria’s struggling power sector. Speaking at a Media Stakeholders Session in Lagos, the Minister of Power, Joseph […]
Osun Polls: 14 Parties Commit To Peace, Adeleke Alleges Police-Backed Violence
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, 14 political parties have signed a peace accord, pledging to conduct peaceful campaigns and ensure a violence-free poll. The ceremony, however, was overshadowed by allegations from Governor Ademola Adeleke, who accused security operatives of backing a sustained campaign of intimidation against his […]
FG Sounds Flood Red Alert In 27 States; Edo, Kaduna, Kwara, Delta, Kogi, Niger Face Highest Risk
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, issued the alert yesterday, revealing that 53 major river monitoring stations nationwide are under close surveillance.
NADF Sparks Agricultural Growth In Edo With 12,160-Bag Fertilizer Distribution
Speaking at the event, Ibrahim said the intervention forms part of the Federal Government’s strategic initiatives to support farmers with critical agricultural inputs, improve crop yields, and boost food production across the country.
BREAKING: Chelsea Star Winger, Mykhailo Mudryk Free to Play After Four-year Ban Lifted
Chelsea welcomed the outcome, noting the scientific developments that formed an important part of the context, and said the club looks forward to helping Mudryk return to full fitness and the squad.
Authorities Arrest 80 After Xenophobic Violence Against Migrants In South Africa
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting South African authorities have arrested about 80 suspected members of vigilante groups accused of carrying out xenophobic attacks and other crimes targeting migrants, as the government steps up efforts to restore law and order and bring those responsible to justice. The announcement was made by South Africa’s Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby […]
Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association Hails Okpebholo’s Creation Of Livestock Ministry, Seeks Recruitments Of Vet Doctors
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Edo State Chapter, has lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for establishing the Ministry of Livestock Development, describing the initiative as a visionary and transformative policy that will strengthen food security, drive economic diversification, create employment opportunities, enhance livestock productivity, and improve public health across Edo State. The […]
2027: PDP Faction Picks Jonathan As Presidential Candidate
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has submitted the name of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The faction’s spokesman, Ini Ememobong, disclosed this on Friday during a […]
Otedola Raises FirstHoldCo Stake to 26% After ₦222bn Share Purchase
Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has increased his stake in the financial services group to about 26 per cent after acquiring an additional 1.779 billion shares valued at approximately ₦222.21 billion. The latest acquisition was disclosed in a statement made available to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday, July 30, 2026, by the […]