Bloodbath in Uromi: Rogue Vigilante Groups Defy Government Orders, Kill 16 The Edo State government is on top of the security situation arising from the mob killings of innocent Nigerians at Uromi. The government has long banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo therefore ordered security agencies to take firm action against the groups. He …

Edo State Government Condemns Uromi Killings, Vows to Bring Perpetrators to Justice   The Edo State government is on top of the security situation arising from the mob killings of innocent Nigerians at Uromi. The government has long banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state. These groups were created under the previous PDP-led administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki …

The Double Standards Women Face in Society. From time immemorial, women have been subjected to different standards than men, carrying the weight of expectations society has placed on them. Whether in Nigeria, Africa, or Europe, the tale remains the same, women are judged more harshly, held to stricter rules, and denied the privileges freely granted to their male counterparts. It …

Saudi Arabia has announced Sunday, March 30 as Eid Al Fitr 2025. The Gulf country announced the official date after religious committees conducted a moon sighting on Saturday. According to moon sighting results, the committee sighted the crescent for the month of Shawaal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar. The confirmation means that Sunday marks Eid Al Fitr in …

Religious tensions in Aramoko-Ekiti: Muslim Community decries demolition of two Mosques in six months In a troubling turn of events, the Muslim community in Aramoko-Ekiti has witnessed the demolition of two mosques within six months, raising concerns about religious tolerance and the management of public spaces by local authorities. It is a well-known fact that mosques are traditionally built near …

GOV DIRI ALERTS SECURITY COMMANDERS, ELDERS ON THREAT TO PEACE IN BAYELSA Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has raised the alarm about a plot to breach the peace of the state. Governor Diri, who warned that the state government would not condone any act that would disrupt the peace of the state, advised security commanders, youths, elders and …

Edo’s transformation: Okpebholo’s vision unfolds with Ramat Park Flyover In Edo State today, a transformation is unfolding, one built on the foundation of practical governance, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to delivering governance residents can see, feel, and experience. It all started with the coming of Governor Monday Okpebholo, a humble yet proactive leader, who ushered in a new …

Reviving Urban Forests: A path to safer, greener cities Urban forests are scattered across continents, embedded in residential areas, office districts, and marketplaces. Yet, neglect and underutilisation have turned many into liabilities rather than assets, threatening both environmental sustainability and human well-being. Proper management could unlock their full potential, transforming them into vital resources for urban life. Additionally, some of …

EKSG signs MoU with Venite University on the Use of Health Facilities for clinical and practical training of Medical Students …. Assures of a conducive environment for health partners, investors The Ekiti State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti on the use of State Specialist Hospital, Ijero Ekiti for clinical and practical training of …

Federal Government Declares 2-Days Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr By Shalom Oludele   The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. The announcement was made by the minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. He urged Muslims across the country to use the period for …

Danboyi, Other To Die  By Hanging For Murder In Plateau By Shalom Oludele   A Plateau State High Court has sentenced Thomas Danboyi and Pam Lang to death by hanging for their involvement in the killing of Chung Bot. The verdict was delivered in Jos on Wednesday by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice David Mann. In the case …

Rivers Crisis: It’s Time For Dialogue – DiriUrges Tinubu, NASS To Set Up Reconciliation Committee Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and instead set up a committee to reconcile the different parties to the dispute in the state. Governor Diri, …

INEC Raises Concern Over Petition Against Senator Natasha, Says it Lacks Details. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has raised concerns over the petition submitted for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying that it lacks important details and a definite address for the petitioners. In a press release issued on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, INEC disclosed that while the …

HOW TO SURVIVE IN NIGERIA THIS 2025 I just came back from Dutse Alhaji in Abuja, and the hardship people are passing through is something of deep concern. Things have risen so high, yet incomes remain the same. Someone has children to take care of, house rent to pay, food to buy, and everything else to handle on that same …

Minister Of Information Condoles With Governor Radda On  Mother’s Demise By Shalom Oludele   The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has extended a heartfelt condolences to the governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda on the passing away of his beloved mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru. In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, …