By Sophia Afolabi No fewer than six persons were killed after a speeding Toyota car rammed into traders and commercial motorcyclists at Umuikaa Junction in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. The fatal crash, which occurred along the Enugu–Aba–Port Harcourt Expressway, also left seven others with varying degrees of injuries, while six […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on Edo citizens in the diaspora to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, saying continuity in federal leadership is critical to sustaining the development gains and renewed federal presence in the state. The governor made the appeal during an ongoing […]
By Sophia Afolabi Abia State Governor Alex Otti has endorsed a proposed $13.1 million Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) project, describing it as a strategic investment that aligns with the state’s industrialization agenda and clean energy drive. The project, proposed by Earthoc Group and its partners, involves the construction of a 14.13 million standard cubic feet […]
By Sophia Afolabi Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly for advancing the constitutional process for the creation of state police, describing the move as a major step towards tackling Nigeria’s security challenges. In London, while addressing the House of […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo on Friday said the opening of a Premium Trust Bank branch in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, would boost economic growth, expand access to financial services and create employment opportunities for residents. Speaking at the inauguration of the bank’s new branch, the governor said the investment marked a […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the return of the Benin Bronzes as a historic milestone for the Benin Kingdom, insisting that the artefacts belong to the Oba of Benin’s Palace and should not be politicised. Governor Okpebholo stated this on Wednesday when he received the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums […]
Gov Okpebholo Urges Governors to Take Ownership of State Security, Defends Tinubu’s Fight Against Insecurity Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on governors across the 36 states of the federation to assume greater responsibility for addressing security challenges within their respective jurisdictions, insisting that sustainable peace can only be achieved through effective sub-national […]
By Sophia Afolabi The Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies and improved intelligence gathering as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Speaking while receiving participants of Course 25 of the Defence Intelligence College (DIC), Abuja, at the Government House in Owerri, the governor said tackling […]
The Lagos State Police Command has started an investigation after a suspicious parcel arrived at the home of FirstBank Managing Director, Oluwasegun Alebiosu. The package contained two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai confirmed the incident during a press briefing in Ikeja. According to him, a gateman received the parcel on behalf […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30, 2026, to deliver its ruling on an application by human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail. The decision was announced on Wednesday by Justice Mohammed Umar during proceedings in the case instituted by the […]
