In a stirring call for transformative leadership rooted in merit, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe has urged the people of Ogoniland—and Nigeria at large—to reject mediocrity […]
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Police Arrest Officer, Three Civilians Over Extortion and Robbery in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested Inspector Ojo Oloruntobi alongside three civilians for allegedly extorting, harassing, and robbing residents in Benin City. Police spokesperson […]
Traffic Nightmare: Commuters Stranded for Hours on Mokwa–Bida Road
A crippling gridlock on the 113-kilometre Mokwa–Bida road has left commuters stranded for hours, with journeys of less than two hours now stretching to eight. […]
Abia Gov Otti: Free Education and Meritocracy Now in Focus
Abia State Governor Alex Otti says his administration is committed to free education and building future leaders, stressing that the state celebrates merit over mediocrity. […]
Youth Protest Paralyzes Ondo Highway Over 17-Year Road Neglect
Tension gripped parts of Ondo State on Saturday as hundreds of angry youths shut down the Ikare–Agbaluku–Imo–Arigidi Akoko Federal Highway in protest over the deplorable […]
NNPP Rejects APC Victory in Kano Re-Run, Heads to Court
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has rejected the outcome of the Tsanyawa/Ghari State Assembly re-run election in Kano, alleging that the poll was rigged […]
Jonathan: Why IBB’s Home Remains a ‘Mecca’ for Nigerians
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s Minna hilltop mansion as a “Mecca of sorts” for Nigerians because of […]
Imo Government Bans Nursery and JSS3 Graduation Ceremonies
The Imo State Government has outlawed graduation ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School 3 pupils, declaring them unnecessary and exploitative. In a memo […]
Lagos Businesswoman in Court over Alleged N2.9bn Flutterwave Fraud
The Federal High Court in Lagos has again shifted the trial of Iwegue Ijeoma Ruth, a Lagos-based businesswoman accused of orchestrating a jaw-dropping N2.9 billion […]
Court discharges Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly conduct
A Lagos Magistrates’ Court has discharged Miss Comfort Emmason of charges over alleged unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. Presiding […]