Category: Politics

By Emamuzo Iboma The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has successfully disbursed tuition and upkeep loans to over 396,000 beneficiaries, many of whom are first-generation students pursuing tertiary education across Nigeria. During a media engagement on Friday, NELFUND’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, revealed that since opening its application portal in May 2024,…

By Emamuzo Iboma Kaduna State Police Command has issued a stern warning, prohibiting supporters of 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi from organizing an unauthorized political rally in the state. In a statement over the weekend, Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan revealed that credible intelligence reports indicated plans by Obi’s supporters to…

By Uko Okon A total of 123 inmates, including an 18-year-old girl with mental health issues, have been granted freedom by the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, during her second quarter tour of custodial facilities across the state. The release took place during a three-day inspection of the Medium Security Custodial…

By Tracy Ohovwere The Edo State Government has restated its commitment to promoting homegrown initiatives and grassroots economic empowerment through strategic public-private partnerships. This assurance was given by the Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Dr. Anthony Okungbowa Esq., during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) Microfinance Bank…

By Tracy Ohovwere The Edo State chapter of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) on July 16, 2025, hosted a South-South Women’s Development Workshop at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Secretariat in Ikpoba Hill, Benin City, aimed at strengthening women’s leadership and development within the union. The workshop brought together women representatives…

By Prince Woke Operatives of the Azikiwe Police Division, in collaboration with other tactical units, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, averted a violent cult clash between rival groups near a university in Rivers State. The suspected confrontation involved members of the Klu Klux Klans (KKK) and the Vikings confraternity, who were reportedly engaged in a…

By Emamuzo Iboma The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 31 kidnap victims in coordinated operations across Taraba and Edo States, reaffirming its commitment to tackling banditry and ensuring public safety. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the successful rescue in a statement issued on Friday, commending the resilience and swift response of police…

By Emamuzo Iboma Eminent Nigerians yesterday paid glowing tributes to the late president Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a quintessential leader. They spoke at a special session of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The event was packaged to honour Buhari, who was buried on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. At…

The Ondo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Backbone Infrastructure Limited for the establishment of a 500,000 barrels per day oil refinery and development of free trade zone in Igbotiri, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The signing ceremony took place at the Governor’s office in Akure. The Secretary to…

By Katherine Abayomi The Edo State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Edo LPRES) has commenced the bidding process for the rehabilitation of slaughter slabs, live bird markets, and the establishment of additional farmer field schools across the state. Edo LPRES, a World Bank-assisted initiative jointly supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the…