Category: Politics

By Israel Adebiyi The Headquarters 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Benin City has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups in Oghede, Iyanomo, and nearby communities, cautioning them to desist from encroaching on lands that legally belong to the Nigerian Army.  Describing the situation as a growing concern, the Army said, “some…

By Israel Adebiyi Police operatives have exhumed the remains of 21-year-old girl, Osato Edogiaweria, allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, Joshua Osaigbovo, from a shallow grave in Iyanomon community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. A statement by the Command’s Spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, revealed that the deceased was reported missing by her mother, Mrs…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has emerged overall winner of the 4th Japanese Ambassador’s Karate Tournament, clinching 7 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Anambra State secured second place with 6 gold, 6 silver, and 2 bronze medals, while Bayelsa State came third with 4 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. At the closing…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, with its prestigious Media Friendly Governor Award. The award ceremony took place on Saturday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Union. Governor Zulum, who has received several accolades…

Thousands of people gathered at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja to celebrate the 11th edition of International Yoga Day. First marked in 2015, International Yoga Day has since evolved into a global movement promoting health, harmony, and peace. Speaking at the event over the weekend, the acting High Commissioner of India to Nigeria,…

The Majority Leader of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, Hon. Ridwan Barade, has called for the outlawing and criminalization of marriage involving anyone below the age of 18. Barade made the call during a National Roundtable Dialogue with high-level policymakers held in Abuja to mark the Day of the African Child 2025. The event was organized…

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has commenced a nationwide tour aimed at promoting the ease of doing business across the country. The tour, which includes technical sessions and town hall meetings in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, is designed to localize and deepen the understanding of business-friendly reforms and encourage…

By Barikui Felix Stakeholders from the four Ogoni-speaking local government areas in Rivers State have lauded the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) for its implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report on Ogoniland, saying the agency has renewed hope in the people. Traditional rulers, political representatives, captains of industry, religious leaders, youths, and…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has criticised the continued failure of authorities to prosecute suspected killers in Benue State despite repeated arrests by the police and other security agencies. In a statement on Sunday, Falana, who chairs the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), said it was “undoubtedly clear” that the suspects are…

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has called on member states to ensure the effective implementation of resolutions adopted during the 94th Ordinary Session of the Council held in Abuja. Tuggar made the call in his closing remarks at the end of the two-day meeting,…