Okafor Nets Two, Martinez Sees Red as Leeds United Down United at Old Trafford
Leeds United pulled off a stunning victory at Old Trafford on Monday night, silencing the home faithful as Noah Okafor proved the difference with a brace in a lively Premier League encounter. The visitors controlled large spells of the match, with Okafor opening the scoring five minutes into the encounter with a composed finish after […]
Benin’s Opposition Candidate Concedes Defeat to Wadagni in Presidential Vote
Benin Republic Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe conceded defeat to favourite Romuald Wadagni in Benin’s presidential election on Monday, even as votes from Sunday’s poll were still being counted. Hounkpe offered “republican congratulations” to the 49-year-old finance minister, who had been widely tipped to win after receiving the endorsement of outgoing president Patrice Talon, who stood […]
Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Denies Bribery Charges at London Court Trial
Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, took the stand at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday, flatly denying allegations that she accepted bribes in return for government oil contracts. Prosecutors allege that several Nigerian businessmen funded a string of expenses on her behalf, including over £2 million spent at luxury retailer Harrods and […]
2027: Ex-Speaker, Edo Youth Parliament, Muhammad Drums For Nationwide ADC’s Unity To Secure Electoral Victory
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State House of Assembly aspirant for Etsako West Constituency I on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prince Fawaz Muhammad, has appealed to the newly elected party executives to take advantage of their emergence to rebuild unity and strategically reposition the party for power ahead of the 2027 […]
Rogue Officers Dismissed Following Extortion Scandal in Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has purged out six of its personnel roped in an alleged organised extortion ring operating within Benin City, vowing that all those involved will face prosecution. The affected officers were found to have allegedly participated in a criminal syndicate accused of harassing, abducting and extorting unsuspecting members […]
Bishop Ernest Obodo Takes Over Ebonyi Diocese Following Death Of Peter Chukwu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Rev. Ernest Anezichukwu Obodo, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, as the Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki to fill the vacuum created by the death of Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu. Truth Live News Media reports that Chukwu died on […]
More Prominent Nigerians Call for INEC Boss’ Resignation
A former top official of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has joined growing calls for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, over allegations that he lied about not owning a controversial X (formerly Twitter) handle linked to partisan posts. In a strongly worded statement […]
NDLEA Seizes Truckloads Of Cannabis In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Edo State, has seized two truckloads of cannabis weighing 7,245kg concealed in cartons of beer. Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this while addressing Journalists in Benin City. He said the first truck with the registration no. OYO […]
N-HYPPADEC Steps In With N10m, Relief Materials for Kebbi Attack Victims
The Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, has donated N10 million and assorted food items to victims of recent bandit attacks in Kebbi State. The attacks, which affected communities including Kawara, Binuwa, Kalkami, Dabe, Kasoshi, Kafar Giwa, and Sa Madubi in Shanga Local Government Area, left several […]
FG Opens Fresh Applications for TVET Programme, Targets Skills Boost
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of applications for the second phase of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, aimed at enhancing skills acquisition and tackling unemployment. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday, April 13, 2026, via his X handle, describing the initiative as a key pillar […]