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A Leader for the People: Senator Monday Okpebholo’s Call to Service In the heart of Edo State, where the Benin Rivers flow, a vision is born, a leader destined to grow. Senator Monday Okpebholo, a name that shines so bright, with community development and youth empowerment, the joy of his heart. Awards and recognitions, like stars in the night, a …

The question of sides in this love narrative is completely beside the point. God knows. In trying to be as objective as possible, it is likely that I might be perceived as leaning in one direction. For those who might be surprised on this path, I don’t blame you. It would take some critical thinking to get off this path. …

There was a minor disturbance at the Federal High Court in Abuja today, July 11, after former Energy Minister in the Buhari administration, Saleh Mamman, collapsed shortly before his case was due to go to court. Mamman, who held the office from 2019 to 2021, is facing a 12-court trial on charges of money laundering to the tune of N33 …

A woman identified as Precious Yusuf has been arrested by officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs to an inmate at the Kuje Medium Security Detention Centre in Abuja. The suspect was said to have disguised himself as a visitor to one of the inmates but was arrested during a search by officers of the …

Jigawa state police have arrested a former inmate, Mohd Ibrahim, for conspiracy, trespassing and theft, three days after he was released from prison for the same offence. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, said that the suspect was arrested along with two accomplices, Hassan Shehu and Salman …

The Supreme Court has declared it unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds intended for local government (LG) administrations. In a key judgment read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, it was said that the Supreme Court observed that the state government’s refusal to grant financial autonomy to local governments has lasted for over two decades. The Supreme Court held that local …

A member of a notorious kidnapping syndicate, Usmanu Garba, has been arrested while on his way to spend his share of N1.6 million ransom in Yobe State. The command spokesperson, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who made the announcement in a statement, said the gang kidnapped a resident of Babaram Muktum, a Fulani settlement in Gujba LGA and collected a ransom of …

Blessings have side effects. Expect a case of jealous, bitter and gossipy people – writes Victor Osimhen while sharing photos with his daughter Reigning CAF African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, took to his Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, to share a post about the “side effects” that come with being blessed .He wrote: Your blessing has …

The three surviving children of Kaduna judge Janet Gimba have been reunited with their parents after being rescued from kidnappers. Judge Gimba and her four children were kidnapped when bandits stormed their residence on June 23. Bandits killed the couple’s eldest son after his father failed to pay the exorbitant ransom demanded. The bandits freed Justice Gimba on Sunday, July …

Edo State Question, Demands Edo Answers. By Ebor Cletus Raph Jr In the heart of Nigeria, a state calls, longing for answers to its unique challenges. Edo State, a land of rich tradition and promise, requires solutions tailored to its specific needs. No copy-and-paste approach will suffice; only tailored answers will unlock its full potential. Meet Senator Monday Okpebholo, a …