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Erigga Speaks on Polygamy: “It Causes More Harm Than Good”

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Erigga Speaks on Polygamy: “It Causes More Harm Than Good” Nigerian rapper, Erigga, has opened up about his stance on polygamy, describing it as a practice that brings more harm than good, particularly to women and children. Speaking during an interview with Yanga FM Lagos, the rapper explained that his views are shaped by personal […]

Sia’s Estranged Husband Seeks Full Custody of Their Child, Alleges Singer Is “Unfit” Parent

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Australian singer and songwriter Sia is facing a heated custody battle with her estranged husband, Dan Bernad, who has filed for sole custody of their 19-month-old child, Somersault Wonder Bernad, affectionately called “Summi.” According to court documents filed on Monday, October 27, Bernad alleged that the 49-year-old musician is “an unfit and unreliable parent struggling […]

Edo’s Education: Between the Illusion of Reform and the Reality of Restoration

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The recent attempt to romanticize the so-called “re-enactment of Obaseki’s education reforms” is not only misleading but also a desperate effort to whitewash the failures of an administration that left behind a trail of disillusionment, deceit, and betrayal among Edo teachers. The ongoing narrative—deliberately sponsored and amplified by a few individuals nostalgic about the past […]

EFCC Recovers ₦566bn, Bolsters Tinubu’s Economic Reforms — Olukoyede

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

EFCC Recovers ₦566bn, Bolsters Tinubu’s Economic Reforms — Olukoyede ABUJA — The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the Commission has recovered over ₦566 billion in two years, playing a pivotal role in advancing President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms through enforcement, asset recovery, and institutional […]

Okpebholo Warns MOWAA Against Encroachment on Edo Specialist Hospital Land

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to the management of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), cautioning against further encroachment on land belonging to the Edo State Specialist Hospital in Benin City. He vowed that his administration would not tolerate any attempt to erode public property. The Governor gave […]

EDO TEACHERS CELEBRATE GOV OKPEBHOLO■ RECRUITMENT OF FRESH 3,000 TEACHERS IN EDO STATE UNDERWAY-GOV OKPEBHOLO

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has been conferred with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Edo State Wing, in recognition of his exceptional reforms and commitment to repositioning the State’s education sector. The award was presented to the Governor at the Government House, Benin City, during a courtesy visit […]

Senate Suspends Consideration of Criminal Code Amendment Bill Over Abortion Clause

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate on Tuesday suspended deliberations on the Criminal Code Amendment Bill following sharp divisions among lawmakers over provisions that criminalise the supply of drugs or instruments used to perform abortions. The bill, which originated from the House of Representatives, seeks to amend Nigeria’s Criminal Code Act to reflect current economic realities. Senate Leader Opeyemi […]

Senate Approves Life Imprisonment for Child Defilement, Reps Probe $4.6bn Health Grants

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has approved life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, marking a major escalation from the previous five-year jail term under Nigeria’s Criminal Code. The resolution followed the consideration of the Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to impose stiffer penalties for sexual and related offences. Lawmakers described the defilement of […]