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Okpebholo Commissions Road Maintenance Equipment, Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure Development

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Monday Okpebholo has reassured residents of his administration’s commitment to improving living standards and infrastructure across the state with the commissioning of newly procured road maintenance equipment. The governor made this known during the commissioning ceremony held at the Edo State Ministry of Works along Sapele Road, Benin City. Okpebholo noted that for many years residents of Edo State have suffered […]

Adamawa Governor Imposes 24-Hour Curfew in Lamurde LGA Amid Renewed Violence

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area following renewed violent attacks across several communities. The directive, announced in Yola by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, takes immediate effect. Authorities said the recent unrest has claimed several lives and constitutes a serious breakdown of […]

Rotimi Amaechi Accuses Tinubu Government of Fear Ahead of 2027 Election

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “afraid” of opposition parties as Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election. Speaking to journalists, Amaechi, who has indicated his intention to run for president in 2027, said the APC-led government is in “panic mode,” attempting to distract […]

Daniel Etim Effiong Sparks Debate Saying He Loves His Wife More Than His Children

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong has sparked conversations after revealing the depth of his love for his wife during a recent podcast on Mansplation. Asked whether his love for his wife is the greatest he has experienced, Effiong stated candidly, “I love my wife more than I love my children.” The actor’s comment has since drawn mixed reactions online, […]

Nigerian Troops Repel Terrorist Attack in Sambisa Forest, Kill Two Insurgents

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Troops of Operation Desert Sanity under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Borno State, killing at least two insurgents and recovering weapons and communication equipment. The attack occurred around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when terrorists attempted to assault Special Forces troops conducting clearance operations in the […]

My Portfolio Should Make Me a Billionaire in Africa – Beverly Osu

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian actress and model Beverly Osu has said her body of work in the entertainment industry is strong enough to make her a billionaire in Africa. Speaking during a recent episode of the Chacha Podcast, the actress questioned why she is not being compensated for the continued airing of rapper Ice Prince’s hit music video Oleku, in which she appeared. […]

IGP Appoints DCP Anthony Okon Placid as New Force Public Relations Officer

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. The announcement was disclosed by the outgoing Force PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, who described the newly appointed spokesperson as a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.DCP […]

Okpebholo Flags Off 100MW Power Plant, LNG Facility in Edo

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration is implementing policies aimed at creating a friendly ecosystem for manufacturing, job creation and sustainable economic growth. Okpebholo stated this during the groundbreaking ceremony for a 100MW Power Generating Plant and a 300 Metric Tons Per Day Liquefied Natural Gas facility at the Taihu Industrial Park […]