July 10, 2025
Abia man freed after 22 years jailed for robbery – Ogun AG
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State, Oluwasina Ogungbade, has disclosed that an indigene of Abia State, Ogbonna Ogbojionu, who was recently freed after spending 22 years in prison, was jailed for robbery, not for buying a stolen generator, as speculated on social media. Ogungbade, in a statement he signed on Wednesday, […]
Edo Guber Tussle: Supreme Court betrayed me- PDP’s Ighodalo reacts to judgement
Mr Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the September 2024 governorship election in Edo, says he feels a deep sense of betrayal in the Supreme Court judgment against his governorship bid.Ighodalo, in his reaction to the apex court verdict, on Thursday, said though he accepted the finality of the judgment, “I do […]
UNIOSUN Becomes First British Council Examination Centre in Osun, Set to Host Maiden IELTS
Osun State University has made history as the first institution in Osun State to be officially approved by the British Council as an accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre for its global examinations, including the widely recognized International English Language Testing System (IELTS). According to a statement released by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ademola […]
Just In: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba, the apex court dismissed as lacking in merit, an appeal the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asuerinme Ighodalo, filed to nullify the outcome of the […]
Supreme Court upholds Gov Okpebholo’s election
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba dismissed, for lacking in merit, the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo. The appeal sought to nullify the outcome of the […]
CIPS appoints Chukwudi Uche as new Country Director for Nigeria
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has appointed Chukwudi Uche as its Country Director for Nigeria, effective 1 September 2025. This strategic appointment is aimed at strengthening procurement practices, combating corruption, and improving governance, particularly within the health sector. In a statement signed by Sam Achampong, CIPS Regional Director for the Middle East, […]
Suspected herdsmen kill security officer in Udei ambush
Tragedy struck in Benue State on Wednesday as suspected armed Fulani herdsmen launched a deadly ambush in Udei, resulting in the death of a dedicated security officer, Ernest Ayila, and several others. The brazen attack occurred amid rising insecurity across the state, with coordinated assaults leaving communities like Agan in panic and forcing residents to […]
Without Tinubu, Jonathan would’ve defeated Buhari – Omokri fires back at Boss Mustapha
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu was instrumental in Muhammadu Buhari becoming president. Omokri maintained that without Tinubu’s influence, former President Goodluck Jonathan would have defeated Buhari in 2015. He disclosed this on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Thursday while dismissing claims by former Secretary to the Government of the […]
EFCC boss, Olukoyede begs NASS for promulgation of law against unexplained wealth
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has appealed to the National Assembly to enact a law against unexplained wealth. He said such a law would engender the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. In a statement by the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Wednesday, […]
Man arraigned for attacking church members during Sunday service in Ekiti
Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned a 46-year-old man, Ilori Israel, before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti over his alleged involvement in an attack that disrupted a Sunday church service. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, the incident occurred on June 20 around 10:30 a.m. in the Balota area of Ado-Ekiti. He told […]