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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Niger Delta to Nigeria’s economic development, describing the region as “the goose that lays the golden egg.” Speaking on Saturday through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, at the 25th anniversary celebration of the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to establish a Commission of Inquiry to review the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Governor Okpebholo announced on Friday during a victory parade held at the Government House in Benin City. The event was attended by party…

By Deborah Nnamdi In a series of coordinated military operations across Nigeria on Thursday, troops of the Nigerian Army neutralised more than 15 terrorists and recovered a variety of weapons and ammunition. A credible source disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops have continued to achieve significant…

Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has voiced his deep disappointment over the Suprem seee Court’s decision upholding Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State. Reacting via a statement posted shortly after the court ruling on Thursday, Obaseki expressed gratitude to the people of Edo State…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, dismissing an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo. In a unanimous ruling delivered by Justice Mohammed Garba on behalf of a five-member panel, the apex court held…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has initiated a sweeping enforcement campaign aimed at clearing Abuja and its satellite towns of street beggars, scavengers, illegal traders, and other public nuisances. The operation, dubbed Operation Sweep Abuja, was announced on Wednesday through a statement by Mr. Lere Olayinka,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Just days after stepping down as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been appointed and formally inaugurated as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The inauguration ceremony took place in Abuja and was conducted…

In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, the Niger State Police Command has rescued 35 individuals who had been held captive by Boko Haram insurgents for over a year. The victims have since received medical treatment and been reunited with their families. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across many parts of Nigeria from Monday, July 7, to Wednesday, July 10, 2025. The agency issued the alert in its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, cautioning residents to prepare for stormy weather conditions expected…