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A member of Governor Asue Ighodalo’s Campaign Committee in Edo State, Prince Felix Isuku, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Isuku announced his resignation from the PDP in a letter dated May 24, 2024 addressed to the party chairman and state officials. The letter was provided to reporters on Friday. He blamed his departure from the …

The Nigerian government has reported strong interest from China in strengthening economic ties, with more than 200 Chinese companies expressing a desire to collaborate. This report was made known to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, when he started his working visit to China on Friday. He was speaking at the China-Nigeria Business Exchange event, jointly organized by …

The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project received positive news from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). During a visit to the project site with ministers on Friday, NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari announced that the project is on track for completion in the first quarter of 2025. According to a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer …

Police operatives in Delta on Thursday killed a suspected member of a kidnapping gang in Ughelli North local government area of ​​the state. Spokesman of the state police command, Bright Edafe told journalists on Friday in Warri that other members of the gang escaped during the operation. He said a police operations team deployed by the state Commissioner of Police, …

Agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a fake State House Staff syndicate in Abuja on suspicion of criminal conspiracy, false representation and employment fraud. A statement by Dele Oyewale, Chairman, Media & Publicity at the commission stated that the suspects were arrested separately following investigations into petitions from various victims who were promised jobs as …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Dispute over recruitment continues, as PSC accuses Police of intimidation, refusal to comply with S’Court The Police Service Commission (PSC) has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to provide concrete evidence to support their claims regarding police recruitment.Read more 2. Obi challenged Tinubu to …

Ambrose Alli University, a renowned institution in Nigeria’s education sector, has faced numerous challenges in recent years, impacting its operations and reputation. Senator Monday Okpebholo, a seasoned leader, Edo State governorship aspirant and advocate for quality education, has made saving and revitalizing the university a priority. The challenges facing Ambrose Alli University are many and far-reaching. Financial difficulties The university …

A youth identified as Yunusa of Nasaru village in Ningi local government area of ​​Bauchi State who allegedly committed blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad has been killed by a mob. The incident occurred on Wednesday after the deceased allegedly made insulting comments about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The incident that occurred in the village at around 15.00 WIB, as told …

BY SUFUYAN OJEIFO Testimonies galore characterized the song service and funeral service for Deaconess Adejoke Momoh [Nee Adeyinka] died on 4 June 2024 at the age of 60. Mubo, Adejoke’s younger sister, drops by to say goodbye to her late sister… Witnesses praised his life of humility, love, generosity, commitment to the works of God and pure sacrifice invested in …

The Rivers State Caucus in the House of Representatives has disowned one of its members, Dumnamene Deekor, as its spokesperson. The Leader of the Rivers State Caucus in the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, who made the clarification in a statement on Friday in Abuja, rejected the statement directed at the lawmaker. Deekor in his statement called for sanctions against …