2027: PDP, CUPP, SDP Slam APC Over “Open” Presidential Ticket Declaration
Opposition parties accuse APC of deceptive tactics and pre-arranged outcome ahead of 2027 elections Prominent opposition parties the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have strongly criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for what they call a “deceptive” declaration of an open 2027 […]
Gov Okpebholo Decorates 42 Newly-Promoted Police Officers
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has decorated forty-two Promoted Police Officers attached to the Government House in Benin City following their recent promotion, with a charge to uphold integrity, professionalism, and renewed dedication to safeguarding lives and property. Represented at the decoration ceremony by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Gani Audu, Governor Okpebholo congratulated […]
Passport Fees Increased: FG Hikes Cost to ₦100,000 and ₦200,000 Starting September 1, 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a significant increase in passport fees, with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) confirming that the new charges ₦100,000 for a 32-page passport and ₦200,000 for a 64-page passport will take effect from September 1, 2025. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Thursday, August 28, that starting September […]
BRIDGING THE GAPS: FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN RIVERINE & HISTORIC COMMUNITIES
The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, has once again shown that no Nigerian child should be left behind when it comes to quality education! In a recent tour across riverine communities in Lagos State, including Ibeshe, Moba, Ojo, Olorunda, and Badagry LGAs — Garba inspected critical education projects aimed at expanding inclusive and equitable […]
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: TWO NIGERIANS ARRESTED IN LIBYA FOR ALLEGED ROBBERY SPREE
Authorities in Tripoli, Libya, have arrested two Nigerian nationals accused of carrying out a series of robberies targeting convenience and commercial stores in the city. Arrested on August 25, the suspects both undocumented migrants were captured on CCTV footage robbing a convenience store, which led to their swift apprehension by police. According to Migrant Rescue […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU RETURNS HOME AFTER LANDMARK VISITS TO JAPAN & BRAZIL!
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is back in Abuja after a productive two-nation tour to Japan and Brazil, where he championed Nigeria’s interests on the global stage! In Japan, he took center stage at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama (Aug 20–22), where leaders across Africa and Asia came together to […]
KADUNA BY-ELECTION SHOCKER: APC BREAKS THE MOLD WITH HISTORIC WIN IN CHIKUN/KAJURU
In a political game-changer, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scored a resounding victory in the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election, shaking up long-held assumptions and cementing Governor Uba Sani’s reputation for inclusive, people-first leadership. Kaduna State’s incoming Commissioner of Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, hailed the win as a clear testament to the trust communities now place […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS WITH APC CHAIRMAN YILWATDA ON THE LOSS OF HIS BELOVED MOTHER
In a touching message of sympathy, President Bola Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to the National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, following the passing of his beloved mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Mama Lydia, who peacefully passed away on Sunday morning at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital at the age […]
Governor Okpebholo Boosts Education and Infrastructure in Edo State Ahead of By-Elections
₦1 Billion Bursary Scheme Announced, College of Education Revived in Igueben, and Grassroots Mobilization Intensifies As Edo State gears up for crucial by-elections, Governor Monday Okpebholo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to education and infrastructural development, positioning the state for long-term socio-economic growth. Reviving Education in Edo: ₦1 Billion Bursary Scheme Unveiled Speaking during the […]
INEC EXPLAINS LABOUR PARTY’S DISQUALIFICATION FROM EDO BY-ELECTIONS AMID RISING TENSIONS
The heat is on in Edo State as the Labour Party finds itself locked out of the upcoming National Assembly by-elections—prompting outrage and protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Led by Barrister Julius Abure, top officials of the Labour Party stormed INEC’s Abuja office on Wednesday, protesting the party’s exclusion […]