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Edo Special Security Squad Arrests Suspected Cult Leaders in Benin Raid

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 peace and safety across the state. The operation, code-named “Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists”, was launched by Governor Monday Okpebholo to combat rising insecurity in Edo State. According to […]

NDLEA Arrests 60-Year-Old Drug Kingpin After Six Years on the Run

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 issued on Sunday by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the fugitive was arrested on July 13 at his hideout in the Isheri area of Lagos. He […]

Omosede Igbinedion Clinches APC Ticket for Ovia Federal Constituency By-Election

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 August 16, 2025. Our correspondent, Charles Kiseh, reports that the APC primary election, held on Saturday across the 23 wards in Ovia South-West and Ovia North-East local government areas, witnessed […]

Edo Govt Defends Okpebholo, Denies Targeting Peter Obi Over Visit Directive

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 government has clarified that the governor’s statement should not be misconstrued. In a statement released by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the government emphasized that Okpebholo’s remarks […]

Labour Party Senators Demand Apology from Governor Okpebholo over Peter Obi Remark

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 at the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Governor Okpebholo, during a public event on Friday, stated that Peter Obi must obtain security clearance from him before visiting Edo State, citing […]

Senate Bars Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Resuming, Says No Court Order Mandates Her Recall Yet

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 a statement released on Sunday, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu stated that there is no valid court order requiring the Senate to lift the suspension or allow her return before its […]

Tinubu Pays Tribute to Late Awujale of Ijebu Kingdom

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday for Ijebu, Ogun State, to honour the late Awujale of Ijebu Kingdom, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The President’s visit was in respect of the eighth-day Fidau prayer held in memory of the revered monarch, who passed away on July 13 at the age of 91 and was buried […]

Presidency Blasts ADC Over Accusations of Politicizing Buhari’s Death

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Presidency has strongly responded to claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party’s accusation that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is using the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political image-laundering as “shameless” and “obnoxious.” In a statement issued Saturday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday […]