2Baba’s Marriage Crisis Deepens as Family Files Petition Against Wife
The family of Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, alleging that the singer’s wife, Natasha Osawaru, assaulted him, misappropriated his funds, and violated marriage laws. In a petition dated 12 November, the Idibia family urged federal authorities to open a full investigation into a series […]
FG Engages EFCC, ICPC to Audit Federal Road Projects Nationwide
The Nigerian government has invited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to verify all ongoing and completed federal road projects nationwide, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced. Umahi revealed the plan on Thursday during the reopening of the Keffi Flyover, which collapsed on 4 July […]
MOWAA: Edo House Of Assembly Fumes, Threatens Arrest Warrant On Obaseki, Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the crisis between the Edo State government and the former governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki lingers over Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), the state house of assembly Ad hoc Committee set up to investigate the Museum and Radisson Hotel, said it has powers to issue arrest warrant on former […]
RHI: Senator Oluremi Tinubu Launches Economic Empowerment Programme for PWDs In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Edo State. The event was held at […]
Theatre Commander Inspires Troops, Wants Bandits Stamp Out From North West
Theatre Commander Inspires Troops, Wants Bandits Stamp Out From North West Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The new Theatre Commander of Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY), Major General W.B. Idris, has ordered troops in Sokoto to stamp out bandits completely” from the North West. General Idris gave the order during his maiden operational assessment visit to the 8 […]
ADC Faults Claim Of No Oppositions In Edo, Vows To Claim State
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The national Chief Whip of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Festus Igbinoba, has sworn to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, saying the claim that the party has no footings in the state is false. Mr. Igbinoba said this while speaking with journalists in […]
CP Orders Arrest Of Cops Escorting Unauthorised VIPs In Akwa Ibom
….Bans Masquerade Activities Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, CP Baba Azare has ordered the arrest of any policeman found escorting private individuals, businessmen, politicians or Very Important Personalities (VIPs) not duly approved by the Force. He disclosed this during a strategic meeting with senior police officers […]
U.S. Court Jails Nigerian National Over Fake Student Visa, $1m Fraud Scheme
A 26-year-old Nigerian national, Mercy Ojedeji, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison in the United States after admitting to a complex scheme involving visa fraud, identity theft, and participation in a wider money-laundering operation. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey, following months of investigation by federal […]
Senate To Investigate $30 Million Safe School Initiative
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the Nigerian schools especially in the northern part of the country tend to be unsafe each day that passes by despite the huge investments, the Senate on Wednesday, said it’s summoning the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and his education counterpart, Tunji Alausa to appear […]
PDP: Wike, Turaki Camps Issue Counter-Disclaimers
The turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Thursday after two rival factions issued competing disclaimers, each declaring the other’s members expelled, deepening the rift ahead of the 2027 general elections. The faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki on Wednesday released a notice listing 11 senior politicians, including Nyesom Wike, Ayodele Fayose and […]