Police rescue 15 kidnap victims after gun battle in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja LOKOJA — The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state following a fierce gun battle with their abductors. The victims, comprising 12 adults and three children, including two personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, were […]
Delta communities protest alleged non-payment of 3% OPEX funds by oil firm
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Host communities of Oando Energy Resources Limited in Ndokwa East and Ndokwa West Local Government Areas of Delta State on Monday protested the alleged non-payment of their three per cent Operating Expenses (OPEX) Development Funds for 2024, 2025 and 2026. The communities — Okpai, Beneku and Umusadege — staged separate […]
Osun Election: Don’t use state machinery to manipulate election — IPAC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has warned political parties and government institutions against using state machinery to manipulate Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, insisting that no candidate should gain an unfair advantage because of access to governmental structures. The council said whoever emerges must do so through the freely […]
I won’t become political godfather to my successor after 2027 – Makinde
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not become a political godfather who dictates the affairs of government or interferes in the administration of his successor after leaving office in 2027. Makinde said leadership should be about service to the people rather than the exercise of political […]
‘I’ve no money for jeep’ – Mother explains goat gift to graduating son
Chinyere, the mother of a final-year student of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State, has explained why she presented her son, Promise Okoro, with a goat during his department’s sign-out ceremony.
Nothing wrong with having 4,000 SAs, says Okpebholo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday said there was nothing wrong with appointing 4,000 Special Assistants (SAs), explaining that the move would help take governance to the grassroots. Okpebholo stated this during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) members from the 18 local government areas of […]
