Edo Govt Reopens Schools Closed Over Security Concerns In Edo North
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Government has announced the reopening of schools that were previously shut down due to security challenges in the Edo North senatorial district. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Enodolomwanyi Otamere, and made available to journalists in […]
Senate Questions SEDC Over N16.6bn Spending
Nigeria’s Senate has questioned the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over the management of N16.6 billion released to the agency in the 2025 budget, amid concerns over “unexplained” and “inappropriate” expenditures. The Managing Director of the commission, Mr Mark Okoye, appeared before the Senate Committee on SEDC on Tuesday to account for how the funds […]
Senate Leader Proposes Single Six-Year Term for Presidents, Governors
Nigeria’s Majority Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said he plans to introduce a bill seeking a single six-year tenure for presidents and state governors, arguing that the current system distracts elected leaders from governance. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Bamidele said the proposal would be among the first bills he hopes to sponsor […]
Obi Files N5bn Defamation Demand Against Kenneth Okonkwo
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has demanded a public retraction and apology from actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, over comments he describes as false and defamatory. Obi has also demanded N5bn ($3.2m) in damages and given Okonkwo seven days to withdraw the statements or face legal action. The […]
INEC Sets Date for Candidate Nomination Portal Access Codes
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will release access codes for its candidate nomination portal on June 26, 2026, marking a key step in preparations for the 2027 general elections. The codes will allow political parties to begin uploading details of their nominated candidates through INEC’s digital nomination system after the […]
Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Nigeria’s Senate has moved a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to its second reading, in a bid to tackle fraud, protect investors and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The proposed Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation Bill 2026 seeks to establish a legal framework for the operation of cryptocurrencies, digital assets and virtual […]
Allow Tinubu To Work, Stop Distracting Him With Insecurity, Okpebholo Tells Distractors
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned those behind the sponsorship of insecurity across the country to stop undermining peace and stability, urging them to give the Presidency the needed space to focus on governance and delivering democratic dividends to Nigerians. He made the appeal during the flag off of the Local […]
Breaking: Three Feared Dead, Several Injured as Warri-Itakpe Train Derails in Delta
Breaking: Three Feared Dead, Several Injured as Warri-Itakpe Train Derails in Delta Panic and confusion erupted on Thursday following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe passenger train at Agbor in Delta State, leaving at least three persons feared dead and several others injured. The unfortunate incident, which occurred along the busy railway corridor, sent shockwaves through […]
Abducted Oyo School Principal Rejects Reports of Ransom, Religious Demands
The abducted principal of Community High School in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has dismissed reports that her captors demanded a ransom or attempted to impose religious conditions on victims. Rachael Alamu made the clarification in a video circulating online on Monday and seen by Truthlive News, saying she was speaking out […]
Troops Rescue 360 Kidnap Victims From Borno Mountains
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has successfully rescued 360 kidnapped victims from a strongly defended Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) enclave nestled in the rugged Mandara Mountains of southern Borno State. According to the Acting Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) […]