Nigeria Mourns Fallen Journalist: Oluremi Tinubu Demands Swift Justice
NIGERIA, ABUJA – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep grief over the death of young journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, describing the incident as “unfortunate and painful.” In a statement posted on her official Facebook page, the First Lady lamented that Maduagwu’s life was cut short at her prime, leaving a void in the […]
Nigeria at 65: ‘The Worst is Over’ — President Tinubu Encourages Nigerians in Independence Speech
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his October 1, 2025, address marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary has encouraged Nigerians that the little moment of suffering and hardship has come to an end signaling a brighter future for the nation. Speaking from Abuja, he reflected on Nigeria’s journey since October 1, 1960, when founding heroes like […]
Abure: Labour Party Chieftain Faults Alleged Assault On Content Creator, Mama Pee, Seeks Unbiased Police Investigation
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A chieftain of Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, Dr. Kingsley Oghogho Okundaye has faulted an alleged assault on a content creator cum social media influencer, Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee by thugs allegedly linked to a factional national Labour Party chairman, Julius Abure, in Benin. This was […]
Experts Chart Path to a New Global Order at World Public Assembly
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting At the World Public Assembly’s high-level session on International Integration Associations: The New Architecture of the World, global experts declared that the era of unipolar dominance is drawing to a close, giving way to a multipolar world anchored on cooperation, integration, and collective security. “The world has changed, and […]
Nigeria@65: Edo NLC Drums For Patriotic Resolve To Depart From Neoliberal Policies
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed optimism that Nigeria would emerge strong from its sociopolitical and economic woes through patriotic resolve to depart from neoliberal policies. In a statement signed by Prof. Monday Lewis Igbafen, Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Edo Council of NLC, he charged […]
Hoteliers Lament Loss Of Over Billions Of Naira As EFCC Clamps Down On Alleged Internet Fraudsters
…Wants Edo EFCC boss transferred, 93 Suspects Released Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A group on the umbrella body of Business and Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BHSF) said that they have lost several billions of naira due to the incessant arrest of suspected internet fraudsters in their facilities by the operatives of the Economic and […]
Edo PDP Slams APC on Independence Day, Says State is “Bleeding Under Failed Leadership”
Benin City, Edo State | 1st October 2025 As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State issued a strongly worded statement accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government of failure, waste, and misrule. The statement, signed by Barrister Daniel A. Noah Osa Ogbegie, Publicity […]
65 Years On, Cross River Chooses Reflection, Drops Independence Ceremony For Symbolism
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government on Wednesday joined the rest of the country in marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a modest and reflective observance. The event was held in line with the Federal Government’s directive cancelling the traditional parade and other elaborate ceremonies. The state stressed that the celebration, though low […]
JUST IN: Fubara Sacks All Commissioners, Political Appointees
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has relieved all his commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgement of their appointments with immediate effect. This development was contained in a statement issued by Mr. Nelson Chukwudi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in Port […]
Edo Okays Revised Supplementary Budget Of N799b For 2025
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Executive Council has okayed a revised supplementary budget of N799.820 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, up from the initial N675.220 billion, representing an increase of approximately N125 billion, or 18 percent. The approval followed an emergency executive meeting presided over by the Chairman-in-Council and Governor of Edo […]