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Kim Jong Un Hails China Ties as North Korea Marks 80 Years of Ruling Party

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised the country’s “friendly and cooperative” relationship with China as he hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other foreign dignitaries for celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, state media reported on Friday. China remains North Korea’s most significant ally, though their relations have occasionally […]

Police Arrest 12 Over Killing of ARISE News Anchor, Trace Weapons to Niger Republic

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the armed robbery and killing of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, revealing that the gang sourced its weapons from a supplier in the Niger Republic. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the […]

Senate Refutes ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Calls Allegations False and Divisive

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday firmly rejected allegations of a “Christian genocide” in the country, describing claims made by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher as inaccurate, inflammatory, and capable of threatening national unity. The lawmakers made their position known during debate on a motion titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding […]

Edo State Government Issues Final Warning to Land Grabbers and encroachers

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups involved in illegal land transactions, encroachments, and speculative activities on Lot A of the Obagie Acquisition area, popularly known as Coral City, in Benin City. In a statement released by the government, authorities condemned the continued unlawful sale, purchase, and development of […]

Edo Government Appoints New Director General for Tourism Agency

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo Government Announces Appointment of New Director General for Tourism Agency The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of Mrs. Vivian Elabor as the Director General of the Edo State Tourism Agency, following the approval of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State. Mrs. Elabor brings to the role over two decades […]

Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

October 7, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned following allegations of certificate forgery. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the resignation in a statement on Tuesday night. Nnaji came under scrutiny after PREMIUM TIMES reported that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to have obtained. […]

Tinubu Accepts Yakubu’s Exit as INEC Chairman, Honours Him with National Award

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially accepted the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the completion of his second term in office. Professor Yakubu was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the commission for an initial five-year term. His appointment was renewed […]

Okpebholo Blasts Obaseki Over Commissioning of Unfinished Projects

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Governor vows to complete Stella Obasanjo Hospital and Iyaro Education Hub before year-end Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has criticized the immediate past administration of Mr. Godwin Obaseki for commissioning several uncompleted projects, describing the action as deceptive and a disservice to the people of the state. Okpebholo made the remarks during an inspection […]