Security sources have confirmed that 20 medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State have been rescued. The operation was coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser, with the support of the Nigeria Police Force. The students were abducted last Friday while traveling to Enugu State for a program. They were ambushed by…
Less than a month to the Edo state governorship election, Dr. Dennis Osahon Aikorogie, the governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) has withdrawn from the race and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aikorogie made the announcement at a rally organized by the APC in Benin City, where he publicly endorsed the…
The Supreme Court has upheld the re-election of Senator Hope Uzodimma as the Governor of Imo State, dismissing appeals filed by the Labour Party (LP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging his victory. In the November 11, 2023 governorship election, Uzodimma polled 540,308 votes, defeating Samuel Anyanwu of the PDP, who scored 71,503 votes, and…
The Supreme Court has affirmed the re-election of Senator Duoye Diri as the Governor of Bayelsa State after dismissing the appeal of Timipre Sylva, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the November 11, 2023 off-cycle election. A five-member panel of the Apex Court headed by Justice Lawal Garba, on Friday affirmed the Court…
The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Usman Ododo as the winner of the Kogi State governorship election held on November 11, 2023. The court dismissed the appeal of Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party candidate, who challenged the outcome of the election. In a unanimous judgment, the five-man panel held that Ajaka failed…
Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has taken a significant step in her spiritual journey by dedicating her life to Christ. The daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola got baptized at Holy Trinity Brompton in London, marking a new chapter in her life. In a post on her social media pages, DJ Cuppy shared…
The former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has hailed the election of Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge SAN as the 14th Asagba of Asaba Kingdom of Delta state, . He said Prof Azinge’s election falls in line with the long tradition of the Asaba people in going for excellence in their choice of…
Just like the Amansea – Ebenebe – Ugbenu – Ugbene – Awba Ofemili and Amansea – Ndikpa – Ufuma – Awa roads constructed by the government of Soludo; he promised to connect the people of Orumba South LGA with Achina through building the all important Ezira – Umuomaku – Enugu Umuonyia – Achina road. Today…
Popular comedian AY and reality TV star Phyna have expressed their frustration with the challenges of being a Nigerian, particularly in light of the recent increment in passport processing and acquisition fees. AY took to his social media handle to lament that being a Nigerian “gets tougher and tougher by the minute.” His statement echoes…
The Federal Government says it has paid the tuition fees of 20,000 students directly to their institutions through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s flagship project in the education sector, aimed at providing access to higher education for indigent or low-income Nigerians. According to the Managing Director…
