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Ebonyi State Deputy Governor, Princess Patricia Obila, has drawn criticism after she was caught on video handing out N1,000 to poor residents as part of her poverty alleviation programme. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Princess Obila is seen going around what appears to be a popular transportation unit in Abakiliki, handing out cash to commercial …

  ● Judge orders Routh held pending trial ●The suspect was arrested on September 15 and faces two counts of possession of a firearm ●The planned new charge carries a life sentence if convicted The U.S. Justice Department plans to charge a man accused of hiding with a gun at former President Donald Trump’s Florida golf course with attempting to …

Prince Emmanuel Odigie, Deputy Director-General of the Edo State Governorship Campaign Council of the PDP, on Tuesday broke down in tears during an interview with AriseTV Morning Show, as he recounted a heart-wrenching encounter with four women at the airport. The two women, two from Houston and two from Atlanta, had traveled to Nigeria to vote for Asue Ighodalo for …

“A new Edo arises: glory to God, power to the people” “To God be the glory for this historic victory! Senator Monday Okpebholo’s victory would not have been possible without the mandate of the people. This triumph belongs to you, the great people of Edo State, who have chosen a new path for your future. We recognize the tireless efforts …

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on Monday strongly condemned the conduct of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Nigeria’s Edo State. In a statement posted on X, Obi described the election as “a clear example of ‘state capture’ and the continued undermining of our democratic processes and values.” “What happened over the weekend in …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Shaibu taunts Obaseki after losing election, says he can’t win his LG Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has taken a swipe at Governor Godwin Obaseki following the results of the recent governorship election.Read more 2. Court rejects bid to remove Ganduje as APC chairman Justice Inyang Ekwo …

    North Korea secured a record third win at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday, equalling their tally by beating Japan 1-0 in Bogota. North Korea triumphed after winning every single match in Colombia They became the most successful team in the history of the football tournament, equalling the strongest nations such as Germany and the United …

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has slammed President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments on the high cost of living in Nigeria. President Tinubu on Friday urged Nigerians to remain patient despite the high cost of living, saying the country could no longer expect a “free bowl” without addressing its economic challenges. Tinubu, who made the remarks …

This investigation by PATRICK EGWU is the first of a year-long three-part investigative series on climate change disinformation and claims by international multinational oil companies – Shell and Eni – operating in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. Royal Dutch Shell, the largest international oil company operating in Nigeria, is pushing climate disinformation and denials to advance its corporate interests. Each year, …

Edo Elections: INEC Extends Voting Time in PUs Where Voting Started Late The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended voting hours in areas where the opening of polling stations was delayed during Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Edo State. INEC National Commissioner and member of its Committee on Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, made this known in a statement …