Still on Edo Central By Election: Why Electorates Must Put Esan First — By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
This Saturday, the people of Esan land face more than a by election; they face a defining choice about unity, fairness, and the future of our people. In my recent interview on Arise News, I spoke frankly about my support for Uromi. Some dismissed it as mere sentiment. Let me be clear: that was […]
Breaking: FG Bans Establishment of New Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has enacted a seven-year ban on the creation of new federal tertiary educational institutions. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, led by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, has decided to implement a five-year ban on setting up any new federal tertiary educational institutions throughout the nation. This suspension pertains to universities, […]
JUST IN: Tinubu Withdraws Somefun’s Appointment, Reinstates Sadiq Yelwa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rescinded the appointment of Mrs. Oluwa Tomi Somefun as Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) and reinstated Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa FNCA (Katukan Yawuri) as the Managing Director/CEO. This decision follows significant criticism from stakeholders in HYPPADEC member states—Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Kebbi, Benue, Plateau, […]
First Abia International Para Badminton Championship Commences September
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting First Abia International Para Badminton Championships and all African Para Badminton Championships will commence in Umuahia, Abia State, on September 30. The State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu who revealed this while flagging off events leading to the Championships, said the event marks a defining moment in the state’s sports […]
I Require Medical Attention Before I Can Share My Full Experiences, Says Assaulted Ibom Air Passenger
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Comfort Emmanson, Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from custody has said that she needs to undergo some medical treatments in order to be well enough to share her ordeals in the hands of the hostesses who assaulted her. She however took to her social media to thank her supporters […]
JUST IN: Senator Wadada Defects to APC After Closed-Door Meeting with Tinubu, Cites Tensions in Party
Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, representing Nasarawa West in the 10th Senate, has announced his defection from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The move comes amid reported tensions within the SDP, particularly following the recent defection of former […]
IGP Orders Investigation into K1’s Uruly Behaviour at Airport
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed the Nigeria Police Force unit located at the airport to investigate renowned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, K1 De Ultimate due to his altercation with airport staffs. In a statement by DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, the Inspector General has ordered an immediate and […]
JUST IN: Tambuwal Regains Freedom After Spending One Night in EFCC’s Custody (PHOTOS)
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has been released afte spending one night in EFCC’s custody. Tambuwal, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives and two-term Sokoto State governor, was detained and interrogated by detectives over an alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion during […]
Abure Dares INEC, Says Exclude Us, Face By-Election Nullification
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The factional chairman of Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove its candidate names and party logo from the ballot and face nullification of the forthcoming by-election. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party accused INEC of acting […]
Breaking: Keyamo Orders NCAA to Drop Charges Against K1 De Ultimate, Demands Release of Ibom Air Passenger from Kirikiri Prison
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to withdraw all criminal complaints against renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate. The minister also ordered the reduction of the artiste’s flight ban from six months to just one month. The directive […]