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The Prime Minister of the Government in Exile of the Republic of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, has voiced his support for the Nigerian woman living in Canada, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, who made the news for calling on Igbo people to poison Yoruba and Benin people. While many Nigerians have vilified Sunnberger, including the House of Representatives who called on Canadian authorities …

On Thursday, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, asserted that the offices of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and the Secretary to State Governments (SSG) were not established by law. In the first meeting of the SGF and SSG Forum, Anyim, who also serves as Senate Chair, explained that Article …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. New report reveals Nigerians paid N1.04 billion ransom to kidnappers in 12 months A new report released by security intelligence gathering and strategic consulting firm, SBM Intelligence, has revealed that Nigerians paid ₦1.04 billion in ransom to kidnappers in one year. Read more 2. Nigerian government approves 50% …

All 16 political parties participating in the Edo State governorship election will sign a peace agreement ahead of the exercise on September 12. The parties taking part in the elections scheduled for September 16 are the Accord Party, Action Alliance, African Democratic Congress (ADC), All Progressives Congress (APC), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Others …

A new report released by security intelligence gathering and strategic consulting firm, SBM Intelligence, has revealed that Nigerians paid ₦1.04 billion in ransom to kidnappers in one year. In a report released Thursday, the company said 7,568 people were kidnapped in 1,130 incidents across the country between July 2023 and June this year. He added that the Federal Capital Territory …

Nigeria’s equity market recovered from trading losses on Thursday as investors gained N117 billion at the close of trading for the day. This follows the rise in share prices of the likes of Oando, Julius Berger and Cornerstone, among others on the trading floor. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization jumped to N55.3 trillion from …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested four members of a syndicate who allegedly impersonated its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a $1 million fraud. EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday at Gimbiya Road, Garki, and Apo Legislative Offices …

  The Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Edo State, recently hosted the second plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) 2024. The well-conducted and coordinated reception by this prestigious diocese marks a significant milestone for the eloquent bishop, the Most Reverend Dr. Gabriel Ghieakhomo Dunia, and for all the lay faithful. The meeting, held from August 24 to 29, …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged Brazil’s newly appointed ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Carlos Areias, to prioritize the establishment of direct flights between the two countries. The President, who received the Letter of Credence from the Brazilian Ambassador, reiterated his discussions with President Luiz da Silva on the issue during the African Union Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in …

Happy Birthday to Senator Monday Okpebholo, a beacon of hope for Edo State! On behalf of the APC New Media Directorate, we extend our warmest birthday wishes to our esteemed governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo. Today, we celebrate not just another year of your life, but the enduring vision and dedication you bring to the people of Edo State. Your commitment …