Nigeria’s Table Tennis Talent Needs Funding, Exposure To Reach Elite Level
The medals have been won, the talents have emerged, but stakeholders say funding, regular competition and international exposure will determine how far they can go beyond the grassroots.
NDLEA Destroys 4,628.9kg Cannabis In Igbanke Forests, Arrests 10 Suspects In Abuja Quarters Raid
Acting on credible intelligence, NDLEA operatives stormed Ugboku in the Igbanke forest of Orhionmwon Local Government Area, where they uncovered two cannabis plantations and destroyed the farms, preventing the large quantity of the illicit crop from reaching the drug market.
Gov Okpebholo Tasks New Edo Assembly Leadership On Unity, Transparency, Teamwork
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has charged the newly elected leadership of the Edo State House of Assembly to lead with humility, unity, transparency and teamwork, urging lawmakers to put personal differences aside and remain focused on delivering quality representation and meaningful development to the people. The governor gave the charge […]
Edo Assembly Speaker Reveals Why He Resigned
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office, saying he stepped down after being asked to do so in the interest of peace in the state. Agbebaku announced his resignation during plenary on Monday, amid reported moves by lawmakers to remove him from office. He […]
AAU Alumni Election Crisis Escalates As Members Demand Cancellation, Threaten Legal Action
By Ighomuaye Lucky. O Concerned financial members and stakeholders of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Alumni Association, Home Branch, have called for the immediate cancellation of the branch’s August 14, 2026 election, alleging widespread irregularities, disenfranchisement, intimidation and manipulation throughout the electoral process. The demand was contained in a statement signed by Comr. Austine Onobhayedo, […]
Vandal Sentenced To Two Years In Jail For Transformer Theft In Edo
The prosecutor told the court that Dauda and his accomplices, who remain at large, caused significant disruption to electricity supply, plunging more than 700 households into prolonged darkness and hardship.
Pastor Enenche Challenges FG: Let Census Determine Nigeria’s True Religious Majority
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has urged the Federal Government to conduct a credible national census that captures the religious affiliations of Nigerians. Enenche made the call during his Sunday sermon at the church’s headquarters in Abuja, in response to recent remarks by Islamic cleric Sheikh […]
Edo Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebaku Resigns Amid Impeachment Pressure
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office amid mounting pressure to impeach him. Agbebaku reportedly tendered his resignation early Monday morning after learning that 18 of the 24 lawmakers had signed a notice seeking his removal as Speaker as of Sunday night. A two-thirds […]
EFCC recovers $60 million for Nestoil Lenders in ongoing Debt Investigation
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered $60 million from indigenous oil and gas company Nestoil Limited, marking a breakthrough in efforts to resolve a long-running debt dispute between the firm and a consortium of banks. Sources familiar with the matter said the payment followed a meeting facilitated by EFCC chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede, […]
Osun Election: Obaseki Congratulates Adeleke On Re-Election Victory
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in his just concluded governorship election. Obaseki described Adeleke’s victory as decisive, saying the outcome demonstrated the ability of citizens to defend their democratic choices through unity and determination. “I congratulate Sen. Ademola Adeleke on his […]