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Edo State Government Announces Appointment of Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic, Usen

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has announced the approval of the appointment of a new Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, by His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State. The newly appointed members are; The Governor’s approval reflects his administration’s commitment to strengthening governance structures in the State’s tertiary institutions, with a focus […]

Lagos Government Denies Involvement in FESTAC Demolitions

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Lagos State Government has distanced itself from the recent demolition of structures on Sixth Avenue, FESTAC Town. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, made this known on Tuesday at Alausa, Ikeja. He clarified that the state government was not responsible for the exercise and reiterated that due process is always […]

Senate Raises Alarm Over Human Rights Abuses of Nigerians in Libya

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has expressed deep concern over persistent human rights violations suffered by Nigerian migrants in Libya, calling on the Federal Government to step up the repatriation and reintegration of citizens stranded in the North African country. At its plenary on Tuesday, the Upper Chamber resolved to take urgent legislative and diplomatic actions to combat […]

Cosmas Maduka Condemns Flaunting of Wealth, Calls ‘Money Na Water’ Culture a “Dead Value System”

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Billionaire businessman and founder of Coscharis Group, Dr. Cosmas Maduka, has strongly criticised the growing trend of flaunting wealth and reckless spending at social gatherings, denouncing the popular slang “money na water” often used to justify such behaviour. In a viral video, Maduka expressed deep concern over what he described as a “dead value system” […]

Lagos Residents Stranded as Isolo Bridge Closure Triggers Gridlock

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Residents and commuters in Ikotun, Ejigbo, Isheri, Bucknor, and Jakande areas of Lagos were stranded for over five hours on Tuesday morning following the sudden closure of the Isolo Bridge for emergency repair works. The unannounced closure caused massive traffic congestion on adjoining routes, forcing thousands of commuters to trek long distances to their workplaces. […]

Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP for APC

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political shift in the state. Mbah announced his decision in a televised address on Tuesday, describing the move as a “bold choice” driven by the need to reshape Enugu’s political […]

APC Will Win 2027 on Merit, Not Defections — Orji Kalu

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission (SSDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not rely on political defections or the influence of sitting governors to secure victory in the 2027 presidential election. Kalu, who represents Abia North under the APC, made this known during an […]

Edo Govt Commissions Renovated Staff Quarters at Government Technical College, Benin

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government, through the Board for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVE), has commissioned the newly renovated Principal and Staff Quarters at the Government Technical College, Benin City. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to improving the welfare and living conditions of teachers in technical and vocational institutions across the state. Speaking […]