Police Arrest Boxer For Beating Carpenter To Death In Lagos
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a boxer, known as Bintin for beating a carpenter, simply identified as Yellow to death in the Ikorodu area of the state. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi said the boxer has been detained […]
Edo Gov Gets More SAs, Appoints Orobosa Omo-Ojo as GM, Observer Newspapers
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has appointed nine Special Advisers to enhance the smooth running of his administration. This was contained in a statementsigned by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor and made available to Journalists in Benin. The statement added that their appointments take effect from October […]
NDLEA Officers, Soldiers, Attacked By Drug Barons In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting An officer of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), sustained an injury when a joint team of the agency and the Army personnel were attacked at Ukpuje town in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who disclosed this in a statement, said […]
FG Backs Dangote Refinery Plan to Double Oil Output To 1.4 million Barrels
The Federal government has pledged full support for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as it seeks to expand its production capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels of oil per day. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made the announcement in Lagos at the opening of the 19th Africa Downstream Energy Week on […]
Senate Moves to Cut $2bn Rice Import Bill, Proposes National Rice Council
Nigeria’s Senate has introduced a bill to establish a National Rice Development Council in a bid to reduce the country’s annual $2 billion rice import bill and boost local production. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Adamu Aliero, who represents Kebbi Central, seeks to coordinate research, regulate production standards, support farmers, and promote innovation across […]
Anambra Election: INEC Extends PVC Collection as Voters Seek More Time
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Anambra State ahead of the upcoming governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday in Awka, Victoria Eta-Messi, INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity in the state, said the exercise earlier scheduled to end on […]
A’ Ibom Govt Opens Civil Service Recruitment, Sets Deadline
NIGERIA, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the commencement of its 2025 Civil Service recruitment exercise, inviting qualified applicants to fill various vacancies across ministries and agencies. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh, disclosed the information in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Monday. According to the […]
Anambra Election: Violence Will Be Met With Strong Response, Says NSA Ribadu
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that any act of violence during the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election will be met with a firm response from security agencies. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) with officials of the Independent National Electoral […]
Give Honest Counsel to Mr. President Not Praise Singing — Sanusi Urges Ministers
The Emir of Kano and former Central Bank Governor, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged ministers and presidential aides to prioritise honesty over flattery in their dealings with Nigeria’s leaders, warning that excessive praise and sycophancy are harming governance and economic reform. Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference in Abuja, Sanusi said Nigeria’s […]
UROMI Like Minds Initiatives Football Tournament 5th Edition Officially Kicks Off
In a vibrant display of community spirit and sporting fervor, the Uromi Like Minds Initiatives (ULMI) has commenced its highly anticipated 5th edition football tournament today, uniting secondary schools across Uromi in a celebration of youth talent and local pride. The event, spearheaded by a dedicated group of Uromi natives passionate about their hometown’s […]