Senate Committee Queries Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Over Exam Fees, System Glitches

The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund has raised concerns over examination charges, technical challenges and access to tertiary education during a meeting with officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). At the session, Senator Amos Yohanna (PDP/Adamawa North) criticised what he described as increasing financial pressure on students and their families, especially amid prevailing economic […]

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Bola Tinubu Tasks Acting IGP Olatunji Disu on Banditry, Terrorism

President Bola Tinubu has charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to tackle banditry, terrorism, and other security challenges plaguing the nation. The President issued the directive on Wednesday during Disu’s decoration as the Acting IGP, following the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun. Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said Disu’s appointment […]

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Residents of Ogba-Evbuodia, Uholor, Irhue-Obagie Commend Gov. Okpebholo Over Road Infrastructure Upgrade

Residents of Ogba-Evbuodia, Uholor, Irhue-Obagie and other adjoining communities in Oredo Local Government Area have praised Monday Okpebholo for ongoing road infrastructure projects that they say are transforming the area and boosting economic activities. The communities said the governor’s SHINE Agenda has continued to prioritize road construction across the three senatorial districts of Edo State, creating vital […]

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National Boundary Commission Moves to Resolve Edo/Kogi Interstate Boundary Dispute

The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the lingering interstate boundary dispute between Edo and Kogi states, following a high-level joint meeting held in Abuja. The meeting, which took place at Lucy Hall, Bon Hotel (Elvis), Wuse II, was presided over by the Director-General of the Commission, Surv. Adamu A. Adaji. It brought […]

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Kayode Egbetokun Resigns as IGP, Presidency Confirms

The Presidency on Tuesday confirmed that Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office. Egbetokun, whose tenure was extended by one year in 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reportedly submitted his resignation letter earlier in the day, citing personal family reasons for his decision. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to journalists following enquiries. […]

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Monday Okpebholo Condemns Attack on African Democratic Congress Members, Warns Against Political Violence

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the incident as an internal party crisis that escalated beyond acceptable limits. In a statement personally issued on Tuesday night, the governor expressed sympathy with the affected party members, lamenting that certain elements allegedly took advantage […]

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Edo Government Rejects Peter Obi’s ADC Attack Allegation, Describes Claim as False and Malicious

The Edo State Government has noted with concern the allegation by former Anambra State governor and Labour Party figure, Peter Obi, claiming that members of his political camp were attacked by government officials in Edo State. The government categorically describes this allegation as false, malicious and a clear misrepresentation of the facts. We wish to […]

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Nasir El-Rufai Files N1bn Suit Against Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission Over Alleged Unlawful Search

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has instituted a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over what he described as an unlawful invasion and search of his Abuja residence. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, challenges the […]

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