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Gov. Okpebholo Flags Off Emergency Repairs on Failed Federal Roads in Edo North, Vows to End Kidnapping

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Auchi, Edo State – July 31, 2025 Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, flagged off emergency palliative work on failed portions of federal roads in the Edo North Senatorial District, declaring his administration’s commitment to improved infrastructure and security across the state. The road intervention covers approximately 9.61 kilometers and includes critical sections […]

Gov Okpebholo Vows to Crush Cultism, Kidnapping in Edo State After High-Level Security Meeting

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the fight against cultism, kidnapping, and all forms of criminal activity in the state. This declaration followed a high-level security meeting held on Wednesday evening at the Government House in Benin City. Governor Okpebholo met behind closed doors with commanders and senior […]

Edo Task Force Apprehends Suspect During Attempted Theft at Defunct Bendel Brewery

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Task Force for the Protection of Government Property has arrested a suspect caught attempting to steal iron materials from the premises of the defunct Bendel Brewery in Benin City. The arrest was made during a routine surveillance patrol by the Task Force, which is mandated to monitor, secure, and safeguard state-owned assets. […]

Saudi Side Al-Ahli Target Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi Amid Interest from Manchester United, Others

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ahli are reportedly considering a summer move for Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. The Nigerian international is available for £9 million, thanks to a relegation release clause in his current contract — a deal he signed with the Foxes last summer following their drop from the Premier League. Ndidi, 28, is […]

Inter Milan’s £45m Bid for Ademola Lookman Rejected by Atalanta

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Inter Milan have stepped up their pursuit of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, but their latest offer has been turned down by Atalanta. According to transfer reports, the Nerazzurri submitted a fresh bid worth £40 million, with an additional £5 million in performance-related add-ons. However, Atalanta swiftly rejected the proposal, holding firm on their valuation of […]

Ubi Franklin Says Promiscuity Is the Biggest Challenge Facing Nigerian Artists

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Popular Nigerian talent manager, Ubi Franklin, has revealed that promiscuity remains the biggest challenge confronting many artists in the music industry. Speaking on a recent episode of the Culture Sonic Podcast, Franklin said the issue affects both male and female artists alike. He noted that managing artists is relatively easy when they are still struggling […]

Chris Martin Hails Ayra Starr as “Future World’s Biggest Pop Star” During Coldplay Tour in Miami

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

British music icon and Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin, has declared Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr as a future global music powerhouse, calling her “the world’s biggest pop star in the making.” Martin made the bold prediction while inviting the 21-year-old singer on stage during Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres world tour stop at the Hard […]

Germany Plans Major Defence Procurement Drive to Build Europe’s Strongest Military Force

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Germany is set to unveil a sweeping defence procurement initiative worth tens of billions of euros, as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s bold agenda to overhaul the country’s military capabilities and establish it as Europe’s leading conventional force. According to two sources familiar with the confidential plans, the German government is preparing to place substantial […]