PDP Camp Crashes Further As Abia Lawmaker, Erondu Joins APC With 5,000 Followers
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State is crashing further by the day as the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, ported out of the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker who also chairs the House […]
Red Cross Sues For Improved Commitments To Bridge Yawning Gaps In Humanitarian Service In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Edo State Branch, has sued for more commitments from well meaning Nigerians to bridge the yawning gaps in humanitarian service to the vulnerable in the state. Chairman of the branch, Pastor Monday Edogiawerie made the call at the 2026 Edo branch Governance and Management Retreat held in […]
PDP Condemns FCT Candidate Withdrawals as ‘Anti-Democratic’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised the reported withdrawal of some of its chairmanship candidates ahead of local council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the move as “shameful” and “anti-democratic”. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said the PDP’s National Working Committee received the […]
FG to Establish Armed Forces Medical College Amid Doctor Shortage
Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new military medical institution as part of efforts to address a nationwide shortage of doctors and strengthen healthcare support for the armed forces. The proposed college, to be known as the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM&HS), is expected to train military doctors and […]
INEC Records 1.2 Million Fresh Registrations In CVR Drive
…As Jigawa, Lagos, Sokoto, Other Top Charts Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said about 1.2 million Nigerians have registered for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, CVR second phase programme. This information was shared on its official X platform. The Commission revealed that as of February 13, 2026, a total of 1,228,648 […]
Edo residents Express Satisfaction On Pace Of Work As Commissioner Inspects Projects, Warns Against Dumping Of Refuse On Drainages
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Residents of Amufi in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State have expressed satisfaction on the pace of road constructions in the community, saying, it would help enhance the economy of the environs just as the Commissioner for Works, Engr Felix Akhabue warns against dumping of refuse into the drainages. Speaking […]
Contract Extension: Super Eagles Coach Chelle Demands $130,000 Monthly, ,No Interference in Team Selection
Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has reportedly submitted a comprehensive 19-point list of conditions to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as negotiations intensify over a potential contract extension. Sources familiar with the discussions say the detailed proposal outlines structural, financial, and operational demands aimed at strengthening the national team’s competitiveness while guaranteeing […]
Breaking: Rivers Assembly Suspend Fubara’s Impeachment
The political temperature in Rivers State cooled on Wednesday as the Rivers State House of Assembly formally halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The decision was reached during the Assembly’s resumed plenary in Port Harcourt on February 19, signaling a dramatic pause in the escalating power struggle that has […]
Federal Govt Seals Plateau Mine After Gas Leak Kills 37
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of a mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area, after a gas leak reportedly killed 37 villagers engaged in artisanal mining. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, shared on X, another 25 people were hospitalised after inhaling suspected carbon monoxide at the site. The victims were mostly […]
CMAN Praises Tinubu’s Oil Revenue Shift, Urges Wider Reform
The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) has welcomed a new executive order by Bola Ahmed Tinubu requiring oil and gas revenues to be paid directly into Nigeria’s Federation Account. The group described the move as a “bold and historic” reform aimed at improving transparency and fairness in how oil income is shared among federal, […]