Abubakar Steps Down From Reps Race, Vows To Convert Energy For Okpebholo’s Realization Of 2.5 Million Votes For Tinubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Hon. Afeso Lucky Abubakar has announced his decision to join forces with Gov. Monday Okpebholo in a renewed political drive aimed at delivering 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming general elections. He disclosed this while stepping down from his House of Representatives contest for Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency. […]
ECOWAS Orders Probe Into Xenophobic Attacks In South AfricaAs Violence Flares in South Africa
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The ECOWAS Parliament has given a marching order, directing an official investigation into the growing wave of xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa, as concerns mount over the safety of West African citizens across the continent. The decision was taken during the First 2026 ECOWAS Parliament Ordinary Session held in […]
Unpaid N50m Prize: Carter Efe Rants After Beating Portable
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Carter Efe, the winner of a recent celebrity boxing match, has raised the alarm over the delay in receiving his N50 million prize money. Recall that Carter Efe defeated Portable in the bout conducted on Friday, taking the top prize after a hard contest between the two entertainers. Following the match, Portable […]
SDP Holds Congress In Edo, As Roland-Bello Wins Chairmanship Position
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Edo State has concluded its state congress in Benin City, leading to the emergence of new party leaders. Comrade Imonikhe Kelly Roland-Bello was elected as Chairman, with Ambassador Humphrey Erhahon as Deputy Chairman and Comrade Dominion Osagie Irior as Secretary, respectively. The congress was conducted peacefully […]
Infantino Defends Soaring World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, defended the high cost of World Cup tickets, insisting that FIFA must operate within market realities, including United States laws that permit ticket resales at significantly higher prices. The governing body has faced strong criticism from fans, with Football Supporters Europe describing the pricing structure as […]
Nigerian Passport Climbs Global Ranking Despite Drop in Visa-Free Destinations
The Nigerian passport has climbed six places on the Henley Passport Index since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, moving from 95th in January 2024 to 89th in the April 2026 edition. Despite the improved ranking, the number of countries Nigerian passport holders can visit without a visa has declined. Latest data shows […]
Otti Expresses Confidence in Second Term, Vows to Complete Projects
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed confidence that he will secure a second term and complete his administration’s projects. Otti spoke on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his office while receiving members of the Old Students Association of the Federal School of Arts and Science, Aba, who visited him and voiced support for his […]
Zenith Bank Enters New Era as Ovia Exits, Bello Takes Over Helm
Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the bank’s 35th Annual General Meeting. His retirement follows strict compliance with corporate governance rules set by the Central Bank of Nigeria, which mandates a maximum tenure of […]
Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak: 3 Dead, Cruise Ship Stranded In Atlantic
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Barely seven years the world fought and survived the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has again, confirmed two laboratory cases of hantavirus and five suspected infections on board the cruise ship MV Hondius, which is at the moment, anchored off Cape Verde. The ship was travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina […]
Oyo Introduces Daily Environmental Sanitation Monitoring
The Oyo State Government has introduced a daily environmental sanitation monitoring and enforcement system as part of efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during a press briefing held at the ministry’s conference room to mark his first 100 days in office. Aderinto […]