Authorities Arrest 80 After Xenophobic Violence Against Migrants In South Africa
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting South African authorities have arrested about 80 suspected members of vigilante groups accused of carrying out xenophobic attacks and other crimes targeting migrants, as the government steps up efforts to restore law and order and bring those responsible to justice. The announcement was made by South Africa’s Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby […]
Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association Hails Okpebholo’s Creation Of Livestock Ministry, Seeks Recruitments Of Vet Doctors
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Edo State Chapter, has lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for establishing the Ministry of Livestock Development, describing the initiative as a visionary and transformative policy that will strengthen food security, drive economic diversification, create employment opportunities, enhance livestock productivity, and improve public health across Edo State. The […]
2027: PDP Faction Picks Jonathan As Presidential Candidate
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has submitted the name of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The faction’s spokesman, Ini Ememobong, disclosed this on Friday during a […]
Otedola Raises FirstHoldCo Stake to 26% After ₦222bn Share Purchase
Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has increased his stake in the financial services group to about 26 per cent after acquiring an additional 1.779 billion shares valued at approximately ₦222.21 billion. The latest acquisition was disclosed in a statement made available to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday, July 30, 2026, by the […]
Tyla Removes Lagos From World Tour After Boycott Threats
South African Grammy winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her APOP World Tour, days after her planned December 22, 2026, concert in Nigeria sparked calls for a boycott over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. A check on the singer’s official tour website on Friday, July 31, 2026, showed […]
Glasgow 2026: Amusan Settles for Bronze in Women’s 100m Hurdles
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, claimed the bronze medal in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Thursday, July 30, 2026, bringing her reign as Commonwealth champion to an end. Amusan, who won back to back gold medals at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, was aiming […]
HSD Movement Criticizes State Of Federal Roads In Edo, Says Tinubu Risks
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Henry Seriake Dickson Movement (HSD Movement), also known as the Ofurumapepe Movement, has criticized the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the deteriorating condition of federal roads in Edo State, describing the situation as a reflection of what it considers the government’s poor performance. In a statement signed by the […]
Hamza Suleiman Faskari Bags Lifetime Achievement Award, Donates ₦1 Million to FUDMA Political Science Conference
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting The All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 candidate for the House of Representatives representing the Faskari/Sabuwa/Kankara Federal Constituency, Honourable Hamza Suleiman Faskari (Wamban Faskari), has been honoured with the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement in Civic Engagement Award” by the Organising Committee of the First International Conference of the Department of Political Science, Federal […]
DSS Arraigns Man Over Alleged ISWAP, Boko Haram Terror Financing
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The DSS (Department of State Services) has brought Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a four-count charge over alleged terrorism financing. He is accused of soliciting and raising funds to support the activities of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, […]
Mbah Approves Recruitment of 6,580 Teachers, Others for Enugu Smart Schools
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has approved the recruitment of 6,580 qualified candidates into teaching, technical and administrative positions across public primary and junior secondary schools, with the majority of the appointments designated for the state’s 267 Smart Green Schools. The recruitment exercise was announced on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, through a vacancy notice issued […]