Police Arrest Housewife for Allegedly Slitting Husband’s Throat in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old housewife, Sadiya Lawal, for allegedly attempting to kill her husband by slitting his throat while he was asleep in Katsina metropolis. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, the victim, Jamilu Ibrahim, reported the incident […]
Cooking Gas Prices Drop as Improved Supply Brings Relief to Households
Households across Nigeria are beginning to experience relief as the retail price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, declines following improved product supply and lower depot prices. Market updates from gas marketers indicate that retail LPG prices have started easing in major cities after weeks of steep increases, although the reductions […]
Igbinedion Steps Down As Counsel For Jessica Oghomwen In Ongoing Money Laundering Case
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Renowned Benin-based legal practitioner, Dele Igbinedion, Esq., has formally withdrawn as counsel to Jessica Iguodala Oghomwen in the ongoing money laundering case before the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City. His withdrawal followed the filing of a Notice of Change of Counsel, through which the defendant informed the court that she […]
ADC NEC Alleges Attempts To Influence Courts, Urges INEC To Enforce Leadership Ruling
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused some members of its coalition of attempting to influence ongoing judicial proceedings in the party’s leadership dispute, warning that any interference with the courts poses a threat to Nigeria’s democratic institutions. Truth Live News Media while quoting The Realm […]
FHC Judgement On NDC Is Suffering From Political “Kwashiorkor, Ebola”, Declares Ogbidi
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A leading House of Representatives aspirant for the Esan Central, Esan West and Igueben Federal Constituency on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, has launched a scathing attack on the recent Federal High Court (FHC) judgment affecting the party, describing the ruling as one afflicted by “political […]
Manchester City Appoint Enzo Maresca as Guardiola’s Successor
Manchester City on Monday, June 29, 2026, confirmed the appointment of Italian coach Enzo Maresca as the club’s new manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola. The 46-year-old signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029. Speaking after his unveiling, Maresca described the opportunity to lead the Premier League […]
Strike Looms as ASUU Gives Edo, Delta, Ondo Governors July Ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Benin Zone, on Monday, June 29, 2026, threatened to shut down academic activities indefinitely across seven state-owned universities in Edo, Delta and Ondo states if the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU Agreement is not implemented in the July salary payment. The affected institutions are Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Adekunle Ajasin University, […]
APC Rep Seeks Rival’s Disqualification Over Ekiti Primary Eligibility Dispute
A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to enforce the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, by disqualifying the declared winner of the party’s primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II. Akinlayo, who represents Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency, made […]
Joseph Momodu Swaps Nollywood For US Army
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Popular Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced his retirement from acting after enlisting in the United States Army, describing the milestone as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. Momodu shared the news in an Instagram post over the weekend, months after relocating to the United States, where he recently completed his military […]
SMEDAN Secures $12m South Korean Grant, Launches N500m Zero-Interest Fund for MSMEs
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria has secured a $12m funding commitment from the South Korean Government to establish a world-class Skills Acquisition Centre in Abuja as part of efforts to boost entrepreneurship, reduce unemployment and strengthen Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of SMEDAN, Charles […]