Venezuelan Maria Machado Beats Trump to Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long campaign to restore democracy in Venezuela, defeating former U.S. President Donald Trump, who was seen as a leading contender after his recent peace initiatives. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the decision on Friday, praising Machado for her “tireless […]
Just In: Sowore Meets Ex-President Jonathan Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention
Prominent Human Right Activits and Journalist, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday met with former President, Goodluck Jonathan to over the detention of IPOB’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore in a post shared on his verified social media handles said; “Earlier today in Abuja, I met with former President Goodluck Jonathan to discuss the continued incarceration of […]
NIGERIA, ABUJA – Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, met former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Thursday to discuss the prolonged detention of IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore revealed the meeting on his verified Facebook page, saying Jonathan acknowledged “an urgent and compelling need” to resolve Kanu’s case “decisively and […]
Igbo Group Names Ngwu, Abaribe, Nwoko Top Performing Senators
A socio-cultural group, Nzuko Ozo Ndi Igbo Nigeria (NONIN), has named Senators Osita Ngwu, Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Ned Nwoko as the Best Igbo Senators of the Year 2025. The announcement was made on Friday in Enugu by Dr. Chiedozie Ogbonnia, the Deputy National Leader of the organization, in a statement made available to The Whistler. […]
Atiku Backs Protest Calling for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed support for a planned public protest calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Atiku described Kanu’s continued detention as “a sore on Nigeria’s conscience” and “a stain on the country’s belief in the rule of law.” His comments […]
ASUU Accuses FG of Delayed Response as Strike Deadline Nears
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticised the Federal Government for its slow response to the union’s long-standing demands, as its 14-day ultimatum to avert a nationwide warning strike expires on Sunday. President Bola Tinubu has reportedly directed relevant ministries to take urgent steps to prevent another disruption in Nigeria’s public universities. But […]
Eno Releases ₦60bn For Contractors After Signing ₦695bn Extra Budget
NIGERIA, UYO – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, has signed into law the ₦695 billion 2025 supplementary budget passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. The signing took place on Wednesday during the October edition of the State’s Project Delivery Meeting held at Government House, Uyo. Governor Eno, according to […]
BREAKING: President Tinubu Appoints Amupitan as INEC Chairman
The National Council of State has unanimously approved Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from Kogi State as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who served from 2015 to October 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presenting Amupitan’s nomination, highlighted him as the first Kogi […]
EFCC Releases 20 Of 94 Alleged Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Edo
…..As Hoteliers Query Rating Of Edo, Delta High In Internet Fraud Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that 20 out of the 94 suspected internet fraudsters arrested during raid in the various hotels in Benin City have been released. The chairman, Business and Hoteliers […]
Oba Market Fire Disaster: SEMA Lauds Quick Response To Emergency Service
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Executive Secretary of Edo State Emergency Management Agency (Edo SEMA), Jerry Idahosa, has lauded the quick intervention of the firefighters that puts off the fire that razed shops at the popular Oba Market in Benin City and prevented further damage. He gave the commendation while paying on-the-spot-assessment visit to […]