Nigerian Boxer Kingsley Ibeh Challenges Anthony Joshua to Showdown in Nigeria

Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Kingsley “The Black Lion” Ibeh, has thrown down the gauntlet to former unified world champion, Anthony Joshua, calling for a headline bout on Nigerian soil. Ibeh, who has been on an impressive streak with 11 straight victories since his 2021 loss to Jared Anderson, recently knocked out former world title contender Gerald […]

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Edo Governor Mourns Passing of Veteran Journalist, Adibe Emenyonu

His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the passing of veteran journalist, Adibe Emenyonu, who until his death served as the Edo State Correspondent for ThisDay Newspaper in Benin City. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo described Emenyonu’s […]

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Edo Medical Workers’ Planned Strike Loses Steam as Okpebholo’s Reforms Undermine Protest Basis

The planned strike action by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) in Edo State has suffered a major setback, as emerging facts within the healthcare community indicate that the proposed industrial action is unjustifiable, ill-motivated, and lacking in merit. At the heart of this development is the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, […]

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Governor Okpebholo Felicitates Oba of Benin on Birthday and 9th Coronation Anniversary

The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the revered Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and the 9th anniversary of his coronation. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo commended […]

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Security Operatives Disperse Sowore-Led #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest in Abuja

A joint team of defence and security operatives on Thursday forcefully dispersed protesters led by activist Omoyele Sowore in the Maitama area of Abuja. The demonstrators, including Sowore, Barr. Aloy Ejimakor, and other supporters, had gathered around the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) headquarters, chanting “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now” to demand the release of the detained […]

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Rivers State Cancels N134 Billion Secretariat Reconstruction Contract, Orders Refund of N20 Billion

The Rivers State Executive Council has revoked a N134 billion contract awarded by the previous administration for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat complex in Port Harcourt. The contract, which was approved under former Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (rtd), was terminated during the Council’s meeting held today. The Council also directed the […]

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Anxiety Grips Imo Political Class as Chima Amadi Unveils APP for 2027 Governorship Race

A wave of anxiety is rippling through Imo State’s political establishment following the official unveiling of the Action Peoples Party (APP) by Dr. Chima Amadi, a development advocate and founder of The Mazi Organization (TMO), as his platform for the 2027 governorship election. Sources within both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties […]

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