Troops Foil Cross-Border Kidnap Plot, Free Four Hostages In Bakassi Creeks
CROSS RIVER, BAKASSI – Troops of the 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued four kidnapped civilians in a coordinated waterborne operation that blocked militants attempting to ferry the victims toward Cameroon through the Bakassi creeks. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, unfolded during a routine patrol designed to restrict criminal movement along […]
Tinubu Sends Fresh List Of Ambassadorial Nominees To Senate For Confirmation
…..As Dambazau, Jimoh Ibrahim, Others Make List Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The batch comprises 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners and 31 non-career nominees, bringing the total to 65. The submissions were formally read during the session and referred to […]
Ahmad Lauds Trump’s Purported Visa Restrictions For Terrorism Sympathisers
…Says “They Are Killing My Fellow Muslims, Not Only Your Christian Brothers, Sisters” Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has lauded President Donald Trump’s decision to ban terrorism financiers and supporters from entering the United States, saying it is a welcome development. Recall that the US Secretary of State […]
Breaking: Okpebholo Sacks Fred Itua, Appoints Akhere Patrick as New CPS
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has removed Fred Itua as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, replacing him with Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick. The appointment of Akhere Patrick contained in a press statement issued by Umar Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the Edo State Government. The statement reads; “The Edo State Government […]
EFCC Arraigns Gombe Magistrate Over Alleged ₦1.4m Bribery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Gombe State magistrate, Mohammed Suleiman Kumo, on allegations of bribery and extortion amounting to ₦1.4 million. Kumo appeared before the Gombe State High Court on Wednesday, where he faced a three-count charge before Justice H.H. Kereng. The EFCC accused him of receiving illegal monetary benefits […]
Boris Johnson Praises Kemi Badenoch as ‘Future UK Prime Minister’ During Visit to Nigeria
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch as a “future Prime Minister” during a visit to Nigeria, where he addressed the Imo State Economic Summit in Owerri. Johnson, who served as prime minister from 2019 to 2022, was a special guest at the event hosted by Imo State […]
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 […]