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 […]
World Bank, IMF Set October Meetings To Tackle Global Economic Stability
WASHINGTON – The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund announced that their 2025 Annual Meetings will take place in Washington, D.C., from October 13 to 18. According to the institutions, the week-long events will feature plenary sessions, ministerial gatherings, civil society dialogues, and policy briefings on economic and financial stability. An IMF spokesperson said […]
Governor Otu Toasts Duke At 64, As Cross River Still Lives In Yesterday’s Carnival
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated former Governor Donald Duke on his 64th birthday, praising his legacy as a statesman of rare distinction. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Linus Obogo, Otu said Duke’s tenure remains a shining testament to courage, compassion and progress […]
Wike Vows to Apprehend Killers of Arise News Anchor, Somtochukwu
Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike expresses condolences to Arise News over the death of their news anchor, vows to apprehend the killers, according to FCTA Somtochukwu was brought to Maitama General Hospital dead at around 4:30 AM on Monday. The FCT, Nyesom Wike, has expressed condolences to the Arise News Channel’s management and staff […]
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 […]
Missing HND Graduate’s Decomposing Body Recovered In Staff Quarters
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The decomposing body of 24-year-old Fatima Salihu Mohammed, a fresh HND graduate of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has been found on a maize farm within the institution’s staff quarters, where her family resides Fatima, was the daughter of Salihu Mohammed Chimo, a senior management staff member and former Director of Academic Planning […]