The Secretary of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hilary Otsu, has refuted claims of the endorsement of a gubernatorial aspirant for the September 21 election in the state by some party leaders in the Edo North Senatorial District. According to reports, certain leaders of the party in the Edo North…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confiscated the passports of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, as part of the ongoing investigations into alleged scandals within the ministry. The controversy surrounding Edu arose following the leak of a memo that purportedly showed the…
The journalist who embarked on an undercover investigation was able to enrol for the NYSC scheme after bagging a 2month Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication in a University in Cotonou. When the NYSC opened its portal for 2023 Batch B registration in June, this reporter was afraid that the system would reject him outright as…
The Young Progressives Party chieftain, Amb. Ojo Phillip, dropped resignation letter at the YPP party Secretariat in Osogbo today. Our correspondent obtained a copy of the letter where he detailed reasons for leaving the party. “I hope this message finds you well.Today, 8th of January, 2024, I come before you with utmost sincerity. After much…
The Federal Government has been ordered by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja to pay N100 million to Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for violating his right to personal liberty. The judgement was delivered in a human rights suit filed by Emefiele…
Reports emerged on Monday suggesting that Dr. Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, was denied access to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This comes as the Civil Society Organisation, Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative in Nigeria (CSCHEI), has praised President Tinubu for swiftly suspending the…
Blessing Agbomhere, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has made a compelling case for the party’s gubernatorial ticket in Edo State through an open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In his letter, Agbomhere highlighted his unwavering loyalty and commitment to the APC, citing his current role as the South-South Zonal…
Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged gunmen operating in the South East region of Nigeria to lay down their arms and engage in peaceful negotiations with the Federal Government for better job opportunities and a promising future. His call comes as he launched a Food-For-Peace Program aimed at…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has found herself at the center of controversy following a request to transfer funds designated for vulnerable Nigerians into a private individual’s account. Ms. Edu, facing backlash over the matter, has expressed her reliance on divine strength amidst the challenges. In a statement shared on…
Ahead of the Supreme Court ruling on Kano State’s governorship election tussle, Seyi Olorunsola, a notable member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, has introduced souvenirs in anticipation of the party’s victory. These items, featuring the APC’s colors and logos, are geared towards celebrating what Olorunsola hopes will be a favorable outcome for…