PHOTOS: Dele Momodu Officially Joins ADC In Edo, Vows To Help Rescue Nigeria
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Founder of Ovation Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu has decamped to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with the promise of joining hands with others in the party to rescue Nigeria. He disclosed this in Benin during his official declaration to be a bonafide member of the party. Momodu said that he has not […]
Ministry of Works To Spend Over N500m on Hairdressers, Make-up Artists in 2026 Budget
The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed allocating more than N500 million in the 2026 Appropriation Bill for empowerment programmes that include training hairdressers and make-up artists, distributing grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and running anti-drug abuse campaigns across selected states. Details of the proposed spending emerged from the 2026 Appropriation Bill, uploaded on the Budget […]
‘Fake News’ — FG Denies Suspending Tax Laws
The Nigerian government has vehemently dismissed reports claiming it has suspended the release of implementation guidelines for the recently enacted tax laws, labeling such claims as “fake news.” Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, debunked the reports in a post on X on Thursday. Oyedele spoke amid circulating claims […]
Lassa Fever Claims 215 Lives in Nigeria in 2025 as Fatality Rate Climbs to 18.7% —NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 215 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, with the case fatality rate (CFR) rising sharply to 18.7 per cent—up from 16.3 per cent during the same period in 2024. In its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 52 (December 22–28, 2025), published on […]
Emir Sanusi Returns to Classroom, Secures Admission to Study Law in Kano Varsity
The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been granted special admission to pursue a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree in Common Law and Sharia at Northwest University, Kano. An official letter from the university, dated January 12, 2026, and addressed to the Emir at his palace in Gidan Rumfa, Kano, confirms his […]
Nigerian Care Giver Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Vulnerable Adults In Canada
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting A Canada-based Nigerian care giver, identified as Oghenemaro Ejerua, 38, has been arrested and charged with seven counts of assault, barely 14 days after he was declared wanted. Earlier in a statement from December 31, 2025, the police said Ejerua was wanted in connection with the assault allegations and sought the public’s […]
Report Card: Edo NDLEA Nabs 462 Drug Suspects, Seizes 207,595 In 2025
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said men and operatives of the command nabbed a total of 462 suspected drug traffickers, seized 207 595.54kg of illicit drugs in the year 2025. The State Commander of the agency, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Benin. […]
Taiwo Oyedele Speaks On Threat To Life On Tax Reforms, Says You Need Courage To Pull Through
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting As Nigerians are still trying to come to terms with the new tax system, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has revealed that it requires a high level of courage to get everyone to key into the system. He disclosed that he has received […]
BREAKING: Nigerians to Pay 7.5% VAT on Mobile Transfers, USSD Transactions Starting January 19, 2026
Millions of Nigerians who depend on mobile banking and USSD services for daily transactions will soon face an additional 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected electronic banking charges, following a government directive set to take effect from January 19, 2026. The change was announced in a customer notice issued by fintech platform […]
BREAKING: Kwankwaso Gives APC Conditions For Joining Party
The former governor recalled previous political experiences in which his group played key roles in forming governments but were later marginalised