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Tunji-Ojo Explains Why Nigeria raised international passport fees by 45%

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

In a recent media briefing held in Abuja, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, addressed the recent increase in international passport fees. He explained that the hike, which represents a 45 percent increase in costs, is directly linked to...

Governance

Galadima: Kwankwaso Would’ve Been a Better Choice for Nigeria’s Presidency than Tinubu

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), recently shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s current state and how things might have been different under a different leadership. He emphasized that Nigeria's presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso,...

Governance

Flood Crisis: IOM and Benue State Equip 200 Officers to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

Ahead of the anticipated flood, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Benue State Government have trained 200 security personnel on handling Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Ms Mediatrice Barengayabo, Head, IOM Benue Sub-Office, stated...

Crime

N27 Billion Local Government Fund: Ex-Governor Arrested by EFCC for Alleged Misappropriation

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

In a significant turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku, the former governor of Taraba State, over allegations of embezzling over N27 billion that rightfully belongs to local governments within...

Governance

Devastating floods in Kebbi result in the tragic loss of 29 lives, extensive damage of over 321,000 homes

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

A flood in Kebbi State has caused huge devastation, claiming the lives of 29 individuals and rendering countless families homeless. As the waters recede, the extent of the disaster becomes increasingly apparent, with a staggering 329,000 houses destroyed and...

Crime

Federal Government: No One Will Be Spared – Bobrisky in the Crosshairs

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

The Federal Government of Nigeria has affirmed its commitment to ensuring that all individuals involved in the ongoing bribery scandal linked to popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, will face justice. The assurance came from Dr. Olubunmi...

Politics

Court Upholds Labour Party Candidates for Ondo State Gubernatorial Election

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

In a landmark ruling that promises to shake up the political landscape in Ondo State, the Federal High Court in Abuja has officially mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Chief Olusola Nehemiah and Ezekiel Awude as...

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Sowore confirms his release after arrest

Mfon Ekanem - September 15, 2024

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has confirmed his release from Department of State Services custody after his arrest at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos earlier on Sunday. The activist was arrested by...

Foreign

JUST IN: Ugandan Olympian set on fire by boyfriend dies

Mfon Ekanem - September 5, 2024

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Kenya four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, Ugandan athletics officials said Thursday. “We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei… following a vicious...

Politics

Adamawa Senator denies controversial viral sex video

Mfon Ekanem - September 3, 2024

Senator Ishaku Abbo from Adamawa State finds himself once again in the midst of controversy. The Senator is allegedly involved in a new scandal, this time of a sexual nature, after a video surfaced and quickly went viral. The...

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