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Tacha Declares Political Ambition, Vows to Drive Change in Rivers State

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Reality TV star Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has announced her interest in venturing into politics. In a recent interview, the Port Harcourt-born media personality expressed deep concern over the current state of affairs in Rivers State, describing it as a region with immense but underutilized potential. Tacha emphasized the need for greater youth […]

Veteran Nollywood Actor Tom Njemanze Passes Away After Battle with Prostate Cancer

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood has lost one of its iconic figures as veteran actor Tom Njemanze has died after a battle with prostate cancer. The sad news was confirmed on Saturday by filmmaker Stanley Ontop, who revealed that the actor passed away on Friday. Stanley had previously raised public awareness about Njemanze’s deteriorating health by sharing an emotional […]

Ecuadorian Gang Leader “Fito” Extradited to U.S. to Face Drug and Arms Trafficking Charges

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Adolfo Macías Villamar, the powerful Ecuadorian gang leader known as “Fito,” has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to international drug and arms trafficking. Macías, the infamous leader of the Los Choneros gang, is set to appear in a U.S. federal court today (Monday). He was serving a 34-year prison sentence […]

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 […]