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By Israel Adebiyi Growing up was a harvest of experiences. Some sweet, some embarrassing, some painful enough to leave permanent lessons. Childhood is that fragile season where curiosity often runs ahead of wisdom, and where a firm hand, when it comes early enough, can save a life from long detours. I was no exception. One…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is facing possible committal to prison following contempt proceedings initiated over an alleged failure to comply with a Federal High Court order relating to the abduction and disappearance of Mr. John Chukwuemeka Anozie. The action was instituted by legal counsel to Mr. Anozie’s wife, Mr. Vincent Adodo,…
A former coordinator of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, has called on the political class across party lines to support ongoing security efforts of the federal government. Onaiwu in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday noted that insecurity is colour blind, has no party affiliation and was religious neutral, therefore, the need…
A coalition of national and international human rights, environmental and social justice organisations has condemned the ongoing demolition of Makoko and other waterfront communities in Lagos State, describing the exercise as violent, unlawful and a violation of residents’ fundamental rights. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the groups alleged that since January 5, 2026,…
By Katherine Abayomi The Rivers State Police Command has recovered the body of a 25-year-old woman, Rita Special Eleonu, who was kidnapped and murdered, and has arrested one suspect in connection with the crime. The Command confirmed the arrest of Goodnews Iberi, a 26-year-old native of Rumuakunde Community in Emohua Local Government Area, following a…
By Katherine Abayomi The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that the tragic death of a family of six in Ebubu Community, Eleme Local Government Area, was caused by inhalation of fumes from a generating set. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and sent shockwaves across the community. Briefing journalists in Port…
The resumption of schools in Edo Central Senatorial district has suffered a setback as the State Ministry of Education, announced its postponement. All schools in the state ought to have resumed a new term today, Monday 12th of January, 2026. In a press statement, signed by Emmanuel Paddy lyamu, Commissioner for Education, the ministry however…
An unrepentant 80-year-old grandpa Jeremiah Nkanta has again been nabbed for another drug crime by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) barely three years after he was arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to two years imprisonment for dealing in illicit drugs, A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi on…
The Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over the changing health challenges in the country, warning that the country is currently dealing with multiple layers of disease at the same time. Speaking at the official inauguration of the Nuparadigm Health Foundation, which marks a new era of health awareness and n the country, a…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, has secured the release of three inmates from the Oko Correctional Service in Benin City after paying their fines, in a humanitarian gesture to mark the new year. The beneficiaries are Godspower Nathaniel from Nassarawa State, Francis Joshua from Ebonyi…