BTC Fires Back At Peller, Manager, Says “Mere Stamping Of Letter Doesn’t Constitute Approval”
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has fired back at Habeeb Hamzat Adelaka popularly known as “Peller and his manager, saying that the submission of a letter of request and the mere stamping of such a letter doesn’t constitute approval. The BCT, through its Secretary, Mr. Frank Irabor, disclosed this in a statement […]
Breaking: Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Arrest of Cleric Who Hosted Him in Kaduna
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy following the reported arrest of a Kaduna-based cleric shortly after hosting him. Obi, in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday morning, described the development as “deeply troubling,” warning that it […]
Court Sentences Man To Jail For Abusing Naira In Delta
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State has sentenced one Agbanashi Young to jail for spraying N10,000 cash in N200 denomination notes at an event in the state. The presiding judge, Justice F. A. Olubanjo sentenced him to six months in a correctional centre with option of N500,000 fine following […]
Breaking: Tight Security as ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai in Kaduna Court
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was on Tuesday morning arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna amid heavy security presence, drawing widespread public and political attention. The former governor arrived at the court premises under tight security, with armed operatives stationed at strategic points to maintain order and control access to the […]
EU Launches €23m Initiative to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Public Services
A new €23 million European Union (EU)-funded initiative, led by Finland, has been launched to support the development of digital public services in Nigeria. The project, titled “Support to Digital Public Services and Talent Management”, aims to expand access to secure and citizen-focused digital systems, while also strengthening digital skills and government capacity. According to […]
NECO Sensitizes Edo Residents On 2026 National Common Entrance Exams
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Examination Council (NECO) has sensitized residents of Edo State on its forthcoming 2026 National Common Entrance Examination and the National Gifted Examination (NGE). Addressing Journalists during the sensitization rally across notable areas in the city centre in Benin, Head Of Public Relations and Information, Obadigie Idahosa, said the body is […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Get New Home, Away Jerseys Ahead of International Matches
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and sportswear company Nike have unveiled new jerseys for the Super Eagles, ahead of upcoming international fixtures, despite the team missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nike, in a statement on the official Super Eagles X page, said: “The concept behind the new kit emphasises versatility, combining athletic […]
Sokoto Govt Urges Residents to Stay Vigilant Amid Security Concerns
The Sokoto State Government has urged residents to prioritise their safety and remain vigilant, highlighting that security is a shared responsibility between the government and the public. The statement was made by the State Special Adviser on Security, Colonel Ahmed Abdul Usman (rtd), during his Sallah visits to Gwadabawa Local Government Area on Monday. The […]
US Vs Iran: Pope Leo Condemns Aerial Military Strikes
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Pope Leo has condemned in strong term the aerial bombardments of Iran, calling it indiscriminate and should be banned. The pope said this on Monday in his latest anti-war comments as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its fourth week. Though the pope, did not specifically mention the expanding conflict in a […]
First Lady Demands Justice for Ozoro Sexual Assault Victims
Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has condemned the physical and sexual assault of women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, calling for all perpetrators to face the full weight of the law. In a personally signed statement on Sunday, Mrs Tinubu described footage of the […]