The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan, totaling over $21 billion, as part of the Federal Government’s 2025/2026 financial strategy. The […]
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Labour Party Picks Paul Okojie as Candidate for Edo Central By-Election
The Labour Party in Edo State has officially elected Honourable Paul Okojie as its flagbearer for next month’s by-election to fill the vacant Edo Central […]
Edo Special Security Squad Arrests Suspected Cult Leaders in Benin Raid
The Edo State Special Security Squad has arrested several suspected cult leaders and members in Evboutubu, Benin City, in a renewed crackdown aimed at restoring […]
NDLEA Arrests 60-Year-Old Drug Kingpin After Six Years on the Run
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 60-year-old drug kingpin who had been evading arrest for six years. According to a statement […]
Omosede Igbinedion Clinches APC Ticket for Ovia Federal Constituency By-Election
Honourable Omosede Igbinedion has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Ovia Federal Constituency by-election, scheduled by INEC for […]
Edo Govt Defends Okpebholo, Denies Targeting Peter Obi Over Visit Directive
Following widespread backlash over Governor Monday Okpebholo’s comment directing Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to seek clearance before visiting Edo State, the state […]
Labour Party Senators Demand Apology from Governor Okpebholo over Peter Obi Remark
The Labour Party caucus in the Senate has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to publicly apologise to Nigerians for his recent comment directed […]
Senate Bars Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Resuming, Says No Court Order Mandates Her Recall Yet
The Nigerian Senate has directed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central to stay away from legislative proceedings, declaring that her suspension remains in effect. In […]