Raila Odinga: The Unyielding Democrat Whose Battles Redefined Kenya’s Politics
KENYA, NAIROBI – Kenya’s long-serving opposition leader, Raila Amolo Odinga, who shaped the country’s multiparty democracy through decades of activism, political defiance, and near victories, has died at the State House in Nairobi, according to CNN. Odinga, born January 7, 1945, in Kisumu, was widely regarded as a fearless statesman who fought to dismantle Kenya’s […]
Edo Governor Appoints New Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic
The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of a new Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve academic standards across tertiary institutions in the state. In a statement signed and Issued on Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, said the appointments […]
Trump Warns Israel Could Resume Gaza Offensive if Hamas Violates Ceasefire Deal
United States President Donald Trump has warned that Israel could resume its military operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to comply fully with the terms of the current ceasefire agreement. Speaking in a brief telephone interview with CNN on Wednesday, President Trump said he would “consider allowing” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to redeploy forces […]
Jonathan Criticises Governors for Abandoning Predecessors’ Projects
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised the growing trend of state governors abandoning projects started by their predecessors, describing it as a major source of waste and inefficiency in governance. Jonathan made the remarks on Wednesday while commissioning the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He expressed regret that many of the […]
Court Sentences Football Coach To Eight Years Imprisonment For Sodomising Minor Player
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A Kano State High Court, presided by Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad has sentenced a football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years in prison for sodomising one of his underage players. Justice Muhammad, delivered the judgment on Wednesday, sentencing Hayatu without the option of a fine. According to the […]
Vigilantes Rescue Kidnapped Victim, Nab Suspect In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Vigilantes have rescued the 12 years old girl kidnapped by suspected Fulani herders at Ayogwiri community in Edo State. The teenager was kidnapped on October 10, while returning from the farm with her mother and other women. It was learnt that the local vigilantes drawn from Ayogwiri and surrounding villages, rescued […]
Edo Commissioner Advocates Stakeholders Engagement, Awareness For Environmental Sustainability
From Ighomuaye Lucky, BeninThe new Edo State Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Barr. Nosa Adams, has resumed at the Ministry, with a vow to promote a healthy, peaceful, and sustainable environment.He advocated stakeholder engagements and awareness on practical steps for environmental sustainability.The Commissioner was received by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Jude Ekpu, […]
Mass Killing Of Christians Not Possible In Nigeria, Says Sani
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Secretary General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mr. Anthony Sani, with details information, has objected to the claim by the American Government, that there was mass killing of christians in Nigeria. Sani, in a statement, said it was not possible to have Christian genocide in the country, quoting some instances where […]
Customs Officer Found Dead in Hotel Room After Lodging With 3 Women
A Customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, has been found dead in a hotel room in Katsina metropolis. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 15 at Murjani Hotel, Katsina, where the deceased had lodged. According to reports, hotel staff discovered the officer lying lifeless in his […]
Resignation:Declare Diri’s Seat Vacant, Okonkwo Tells INEC
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the seat of the Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri vacant for resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Recall that Diri tendered his resignation alongside with 19 lawmakers from the PDP on Wednesday but […]