Profiling of Herders In Edo Not For Taxation But For Security, Says Livestock Commissioner
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State government has told the National Association of Cattle Dealers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria, Edo State chapter, that the profiling of herders in the state was not for the purpose of taxation. The government disclosed this through its Commissioner of Livestock, Prof. Ikponmwonsa Omorodion while addressing the leadership of […]
Five Years After: Ondo Court Sentences Man To Death For Rape, Murder Of Minor
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Five years after, the Ondo State High Court, Akure, has finally sentenced one Dare Ojo to death for the rape and murder of Zainab Adeyemo, 11. Recall that, Ojo committed the offence on July 17, 2020, along Ese/Irun-Akoko road, Akoko North-East Local Government of the state while conveying the deceased on his […]
Gabon Coach Mouyouma Disappointed with Defeat to Super Eagles
Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma expressed disappointment with his team’s 4-1 loss to the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs semi-final. The Super Eagles dominated the first half, creating chances for Victor and Jerome Adams Akor, while Gabon made a strong comeback after the break but couldn’t prevent the Super Eagles from […]
Brazil’s Regenerative Farming Push May Reshape Nigeria’s Climate, Agriculture Policies
COP30 – Brazil’s adoption of regenerative agriculture at COP30 is generating global reactions, and analysts say the shift could influence Nigeria’s agricultural policies and climate commitments. Experts told the World Economic Forum’s programme that Brazil is restoring degraded pastures and cutting methane through low-carbon livestock systems. They said the model may redefine sustainable food production […]
FG Deploys N700bn To Bridge Metering Gap, Targets $2Bn Investment Boost
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has deployed N700 billion to implement the Presidential Metering Initiative, a key effort aimed at bridging Nigeria’s long-standing electricity metering gap, thereby addressing the issues of estimated billings. The funding complements the World Bank’s $500 million Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), which will […]
Wike’s Land Brouhaha: Defence Ministry Defends Naval Officer, Says Yerima Never At Fault
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In rising up for the defence of the military, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has said that Lieutenant A. Yerima, has not committed any offense for resisting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Truth Live News Media reports that Lieutenant A. Yerima, was the naval officer […]
Cross River Opens 2026 Exam Registration Portal For Primary, Junior, Senior Students
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has opened the 2026 examination registration portal for all public and private schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Sen. Professor Stephen A. Odey, approved the portal’s opening to give schools ample time for registration and error-free submissions. According to a circular from the Education Resource […]
Wike in Trouble: Top Brass and Northern Politicians Move Against Minister After Abuja Showdown
A major political and institutional storm is brewing in Abuja following a public altercation on Tuesday between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant Yarima, over a disputed parcel of land in the capital. What initially appeared to be a minor disagreement has now escalated into […]
World Cup Playoffs: Nigeria 4 — 1 Gabon (Full-Time)
Welcome to Truth Live News live coverage of Nigeria vs Gabon World Cup Qualifiers play-off at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria XI: Nwabali, Sanusi, Bassey, Fredrick, Osayi Samuel, Chukwueze, Ndidi (C), Iwobi, Lookman, Adams, Osimhen Gabon XI: Mbaba, Appindangoye, Ecuele Manga, Ekomie, Ndong, Lemina, Oyono, Openda, Poko, Bouanga, Aubameyang (C) […]
Edo PDP Accuses Okpebholo of Reversing State’s Progress
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of taking the state “from the age of progress back to the age of confusion,” sharply criticising his first year in office. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday at the party’s secretariat in Benin City, an event attended by […]