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At Least 67 Killed in Gaza as Aid Convoy Comes Under Fire

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

At least 67 people have been killed in northern Gaza while waiting for UN aid, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry. The deaths reportedly occurred when Israeli forces opened fire near a convoy delivering humanitarian assistance. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed that its 25-truck convoy had just crossed from Israel and cleared […]

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 […]

Nigeria Secures Over $20 Billion in Investment Commitments from China — NCSP DG Tegbe

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has announced that recent bilateral engagements between Nigeria and China have resulted in over $20 billion in investment commitments across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. Tegbe made the disclosure in a statement released by the NCSP on Friday, following a media interactive […]