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Concerns Grow Over Alleged Harassment of Journalist Amid Court Case

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By,Jumoke Ariyo Concerns over press freedom and the safety of journalists have resurfaced in Benin City following claims by the Editorial Board of Info Daily Media Limited that its editor is being harassed over a publication already before the court. The Board alleged that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force invited the editor for interrogation […]

Deadly Explosion in Bristol Linked to Domestic Incident

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A tragic explosion in Bristol has reportedly left two people dead after a man allegedly killed his ex-partner and himself using a grenade. Police responded to a “domestic-related” call on Sunday, May 3, at a residence on Sterncourt Road. Moments before officers arrived, an explosion occurred at around 6:30 a.m. A bomb disposal unit was […]

Ekiti Court Sentences Two Men to Death for Armed Robbery

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday sentenced two men to death by hanging for armed robbery. The convicts, Ojo Olasunkanmi (31) and Obamoyegun Dele (31), were arraigned on January 31, 2020, alongside Adewale David (36), who died while the case was ongoing. They were facing six counts of conspiracy and […]

Gov Okpebholo Reaffirms Federal Partnership on Water Infrastructure and Security

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed Edo State’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the Federal Government to accelerate water infrastructure, improve security around critical assets, and deliver tangible benefits to residents. The governor made this known on Tuesday at the Government House in Benin City while receiving the Honourable Minister of […]

APC Governors Storm Ekiti, Declare Full Support for Oyebanji’s 2026 Re-election Bid

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Campaign Flag-Off Begins with Call for Peace and Issue-Based Politics A high-powered delegation of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged on Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday to officially flag off the 2026 governorship campaign. The leaders emphasized the need for a calm, peaceful, and issue-driven electoral process focused on continuity and […]

Labour Party Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to Southern Nigeria

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The National Chairman of the Labour Party Nigeria, Senator Nenadi Usman, has announced that the party has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to southern Nigeria, effectively ruling out aspirants from the northern region. Speaking in Abuja, Usman disclosed that the decision had already been finalized within the party leadership. She stated, “We have one certain decision that […]

Commander, Corps of Supply and Transport Holds Conference to Review Operational Effectiveness

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (CCST), Major General Nansak Shagaya, has commenced a two-day conference aimed at reviewing the operational effectiveness of the Corps in ongoing military operations across the country. The conference, themed “Optimizing ST Capabilities Towards Providing Effective Service Delivery to Nigerian Army Operations in All Missions,” began on March 24, 2026, at the Muhammadu […]

Sports Commission Boss Says Sports Is A Platform For Advocacy, Unity And Social Change

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Desmond Enabulele has said that sports goes beyond competition as it’s also a platform for advocacy, unity and social change. Hon. Enabulele spoke to journalists at the media center of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City Edo State venue for the reception of the historic 100-Mile […]