His Royal Highness, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, JP, Oshinoyi Ariwo Ovejijo, the Otaru of Igarra and the paramount traditional ruler of Igarra/Akuku Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has suspended Ekuechi, Okeshi, Ebe and Eika festivals, including daytime masquerades throughout Igarra Kingdom. Making this announcement during […]
The ongoing turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated dramatically on Wednesday when a group of suspected thugs stormed the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, interrupting the 79th Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. The PDP has been grappling with a leadership dispute, primarily between Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Udey-Okoye, […]
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, emphasized the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) dedication to ensuring national security during the opening of the NAF Administration Personnel Seminar held in Abuja on Wednesday. The seminar, themed “Optimizing Contemporary Human Resources to Enhance Ongoing Transformation Initiatives of the […]
Former Super Eagles midfielder Edema Fuludu has cautioned fans against underestimating Nigeria’s opponents in Group C of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which includes Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Fuludu emphasized that the competition will not […]
In a remarkable achievement for the Nigerian film industry, actor, rapper, and songwriter Folarin Falana, widely known as Falz, has been recognized as the highest-grossing lead actor in Nollywood for the year 2024. This accolade was announced by FilmOne Entertainment, a leading film distribution company, through a post on their […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has signed a new law that prescribes a 21-year prison sentence for individuals involved in secret cult activities and their financial backers. This legislative change, confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday by Umar Ikhllor, the Secretary to the State Government, aims to strengthen efforts […]
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has publicly dismissed rumors suggesting a conflict with Governor Monday Okpebholo, labeling such speculation as unfounded and stemming from the actions of mischief-makers. Idahosa made these remarks during a meeting with members and executives of the Edo Parliament of Nigeria at the Government House […]
The Edo Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal, convened in Abuja, expressed dissatisfaction with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, for their failure to produce witnesses during a scheduled hearing. The tribunal had set aside the day to address the PDP’s petition, which seeks to overturn the results […]
In a significant development arising from the recent Edo State governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has filed a defamation lawsuit amounting to ₦500 million against Jarret Tenebe, the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. The case has […]
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) published an alarming report on Monday, shedding light on alleged irregularities surrounding the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The investigation suggests that the election may have been manipulated to favor the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. In the […]