First Lady Empowers 1,000 Ile Ife Traders With ₦50m Grant
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed ₦50 million to 1,000 petty traders in Ile Ife, Osun State, under the Renewed Hope Initiative to boost small businesses and improve livelihoods. The empowerment programme was held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Kensington Hall, Ooni’s Palace, Ile Ife, with each beneficiary receiving ₦50,000 to support […]
Favy Emerges Winner Of MasterChef Nigeria Season 1, Bags N73m Prize
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Twenty-six-year-old Favour Bessan, popularly known as Favy, has emerged as the winner of the maiden edition of MasterChef Nigeria, walking away with the coveted championship trophy and a N73 million grand prize. Favy sealed her historic victory after defeating fellow finalist Fads in a high-stakes grand finale that tested every aspect of […]
Security Forces Rescue 32 Abducted Victims In Sokoto
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Sokoto State Police Command has rescued 32 kidnapped victims and thwarted a major bandit attack in Rabah Local Government Area during a joint operation carried out by police tactical teams and the Nigerian Army. According to a statement issued by the command, the operation was initiated after the Divisional Police Officer […]
Outrage As Edo South Unity Forum Rejects Ogiemwonyi’s Expulsion, Challenges ADC To Retract Decision
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo South Unity Forum (Edo South Global Coalition) has strongly criticized the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Orhionmwon Local Government Area Chapter, over the public expulsion of Mr. Osazuwa Ogiemwonyi, describing the action as a “hasty, callous, and premature public trial” that undermines the principles of natural justice. In a statement jointly […]
Gunmen Storm Abuja Home, Kill Army Colonel
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A serving officer of the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps (NAIC), Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, has been killed by gunmen at his residence in the Army Post Service Housing Estate, Kurudu, Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to reports, the assailants attempted to abduct the senior officer shortly after he returned […]
Gunmen Kidnap INEC Staff in Anambra, Demand ₦40m Ransom
Gunmen have abducted an employee of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State and demanded a ₦40 million ransom after carrying out separate attacks along the Ebenebe axis of Awka North Local Government Area. The incidents reportedly occurred on Thursday, July 24, 2026, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. The report identified the […]
South East Monarchs Scrap Eze Ndigbo Title, Adopt Onyendu Ndigbo for Diaspora Leaders
The South East Council of Traditional Rulers has officially replaced the controversial Eze Ndigbo title for Igbo leaders outside the South East with Onyendu Ndigbo, in a move aimed at addressing longstanding concerns over the legitimacy of diaspora traditional leadership. The new policy was reinforced on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Owerri, Imo State, where […]
Makinde Unveils Two Surveillance Aircraft to Boost Oyo Security
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially taken delivery of two surveillance aircraft to strengthen intelligence gathering and enhance security operations across the state. The governor received the aircraft on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Ibadan Airport, one year after announcing plans to acquire the security assets as part of efforts to reinforce the […]
EFCC Faces Backlash Over Plan to Handle Asset Auction Internally
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has come under criticism over its decision to auction seized vehicles through a platform it intends to manage, with the Nigeria Association of Auctioneers warning that the move could undermine transparency, accountability and due process in the disposal of forfeited assets. The concerns were raised on Tuesday, July […]
Okpe New Yam Festival 2026 Draws Over 50,000 Tourists, Appraisal Recommends Global Positioning- By Elempe Dele
The 2026 edition of the Okpe New Yam Festival, popularly known as Ukpilla, has been described as the biggest and most successful in the history of the annual cultural celebration, according to an appraisal report made available to Truth Live News International. Held on 24 July 2026 in Okpe Kingdom, Akoko Edo Local Government Area […]