Gov Okpebholo, Works Minister Weep Over State of Federal Roads in Edo State as Tinubu Approves 100km Coastal Road
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpbholo, and the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, were visibly moved as they lamented the appalling condition of federal roads in Edo State, describing the plight of motorists as both tragic and unacceptable. During an inspection of the Benin–Warri dual carriageway bypass, the two leaders decried the hardship faced […]
Gov Okpebholo Rewards Team Edo With ₦10M for Outstanding Performance at National Youth Games
Okpebholo rewards Edo athletes with ₦10 million for their outstanding performance at the 9th National Youth Games held in Asaba, Delta State, where Team Edo emerged third overall. Receiving the victorious athletes at Government House, Benin City, alongside his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, the Governor lauded the team’s resilience and dedication, noting that their […]
FG Reaffirms Free Tuition in Federal Technical Colleges, Warns Against Illegal Fees
The Federal Government has restated that tuition and all officially approved charges in Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) across the country remain free, warning principals and administrators against imposing unauthorised levies on students. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, gave the assurance in a statement issued Wednesday and shared through the Ministry of Education’s official […]
Efe Ajagba Breaks Into The Ring Magazine’s Top 10 Heavyweight Boxers
Efe Ajagba Nigerian fighter ranks No. 10 globally, becoming the only African in The Ring’s top 10 heavyweight boxer list Efe Ajagba Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Heavyweights Nigerian boxing sensation Efe Ajagba has officially entered the global spotlight, earning a spot in The Ring magazine’s top 10 heavyweight boxer rankings. The 30-year-old was ranked […]
NNPCL Rakes in ₦318 Billion for Frontier Oil Exploration as Revenue Concerns Mount
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has secured ₦318.05 billion between January and August 2025 to fund frontier oil exploration across the country’s inland basins, raising fresh questions about transparency, sustainability, and the economic wisdom of such large deductions amid Nigeria’s deepening revenue crisis. The funding stems from a statutory 30% deduction from Production […]
Ronaldo Urges Ancelotti to Pick Neymar for 2026 World Cup Squad
Brazilian legend Ronaldo insists Neymar must be included in Brazil’s World Cup squad to boost Selecao’s chances Brazilian football icon Ronaldo has called on national team coach Carlo Ancelotti to restore Neymar to the Selecão squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Speaking at a promotional event in São Paulo, the […]
Oil Marketers Reject Otedola’s Call to Scrap Petroleum Investments
Oil marketers under the umbrella of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have dismissed billionaire businessman Femi Otedola’s recent call for stakeholders to divest from existing investments in the nation’s oil sector. Speaking on Tuesday, PETROAN’s National President, Billy Gillis-Harry, described Otedola’s position as “insensitive” and not reflective of the realities […]
Coalition Urges EFCC to Recover $7.2bn Allegedly Mismanaged Under Mele Kyari
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is facing mounting pressure from civil society following allegations that over $7.2 billion was mismanaged during refinery rehabilitation projects under the tenure of former NNPC Limited boss, Mallam Mele Kyari. The Coalition for Accountability in Public Resources (CAPR), in a statement issued Monday in Abuja, accused the EFCC […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Senate Duties, Says She Owes No Apologies
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Returns to Senate After Six-Month Suspension Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has officially resumed her legislative duties at the National Assembly. Her return on Tuesday marked a significant turn in what has been one of the most controversial episodes of Nigeria’s 10th Senate. The Senator’s office located in Suite 2.05 of the […]
Olamide Opens Up On Friendship With WizKid, Davido, and Burna Boy
Olamide, also known as Baddo, has opened up about his friendship with Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. Speaking on the Afrobeats Podcast with Adesope Olajide, Olamide described the trio as his “troublesome friends”… but says their bond remains strong despite occasional disagreements. In his words… “They are my friends. They’re just too troublesome. […]
