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Here is today’s Nigerian newspaper roundup: The Federal Government has signed an agreement with the Government of the United Arab Emirates to resume issuing visas to Nigerians wishing to travel to the Middle Eastern country. The development sparked excitement among Nigerians on Monday. Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa said on Monday that the country’s elites were thwarting efforts …

Edo 2024: Okpebholo’s SMART Leadership Revolution By His Special Grace, as the next Governor of Edo State, in November, our Principal, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is committed to the policy of acting SMART. What does this SMART policy entail? These are actions that are: S >> SimpleM >> MeasurableA >> FeasibleR >> RealisticT >> Time limited Impactful leadership is not about …

Gunmen have killed an internally displaced person who was returning from a farm in Tse-Iyo village, Sengev Town Council area, Gwer West Local Government Area of ​​Benue State. Ibaah Jacob, former director of Agagbe IDP camp in Gwer West Local Government Area, told Daily Trust that the incident occurred on Sunday evening, July 14, 2024, while the victim and other …

Ichor Tersagh, the visiting professor at Benue State University (BSU) who was filmed beating a male “student” who entered his classroom, has fought back. A video of the attack that took place on Friday, July 12, has gone viral and sparked outrage among viewers (read here). Reacting on his Facebook page, Ichor Tersagh wrote: “I would like to clarify the …

In a brazen display of disdain, Governor Godwin Obaseki has escalated his public feud with the revered kingdom of Benin, leaving the state in turmoil. The Edo State High Court is set to resume hearing a contentious case between His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, and a group of disgruntled Enigies (dukes), amid heightened tensions. The state government’s warning against …

The U.S. Congress said it will quickly request briefings and launch an investigation into the attempted assassination that injured former U.S. President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13. “Congress will conduct a full investigation into yesterday’s tragedy to determine where there were security breaches and everything else the American people need to know and deserve …

Former US President Donald Trump said: “I should be dead” in his first interview since a gunman attempted to assassinate him on Saturday, July 13.The former president called his narrow escape a “miracle” and revealed why moving his head at that moment saved his life.Trump was shot in the ear at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when Thomas Crooks, …

Spain won a record fourth European Championship, defeating England 2-1 in the final. The first half of the clash ended in a draw after both nations failed to score. But coming on for the second half, teenager Lamine Yamal found space on the right and fed teammate Nico Williams in the 47th minute, before England equalised in the 73rd through …

Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump was seen being helped off the stage with thin streaks of blood on his face by members of the US Secret Service after shots were fired while he was on stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. The Trump campaign said in a statement Saturday night that Trump …

“Edo 2024: Prioritising the needs of the people with the proven leadership of Senator Monday Okpebholo As we approach the critical moment of electing a new leader for Edo State, it is imperative that we prioritize the urgent needs of our people. We need a leader with the capacity, track record, attitude, core credentials, passion and humility to deliver tangible …