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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, held a homecoming and thanksgiving service at The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Maboju Assembly, Lagos, over the weekend. Governor Eno had previously served God in various capacities in the church, which had prophesied his future as a governor before he relocated to Akwa Ibom State in 1995. Speaking at the event, Governor Eno said that thirty years after leaving the church, returning was an emotional experience. He likened his return to the biblical account of Jacob returning to Bethel to give thanks to God. He said, “The Spirit of the Lord laid heavily…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured investors that his administration is laying a strong foundation for growth, backed by clear policies, institutional support, and a firm commitment to transparency. Speaking at the just-concluded 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., the governor said that Edo State is open for business and investment. Represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Emmanuel Okoebor, Governor Okpebholo, in his closing remarks, said, “Distinguished guests, partners, and friends of Edo State, I sincerely thank you for your time, your engagement, and most importantly, your…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has arrested a woman named Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi.who concealed a consignments of narcotics in her private part, stomach, and false bottom of her handbag. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said officials thwarted the desperate attempt by the woman to export large consignments of cocaine to Iran at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State. According to him the suspect, who was dressed in a hijab to beat security checks, was intercepted at the departure hall of the Port Harcourt airport on Sunday, May 3, 2025, while trying to board a Qatar Airline…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described f the late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark as a “patriotic leader” and “the conscience of the Nigerian nation.” Speaking during a memorial lecture and tribute held in honour of the late statesman at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, Oborevwori, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr. Isaac Wilkie, described Clark as a “national icon of integrity and courage.” “Pa Clark was a towering figure revered across Nigeria for his steadfast commitment to justice, fairness, and national unity. “Chief Edwin Clark was bold and courageous, always standing…
Distressed residents of South Ibie Community, Iyakpi Ward 5, in Etsako West Local Government Area have cried out over the siege by relentless flooding and gully erosion, which they say is threatening to wipe out their homes and livelihoods. The spokesperson of the ward, Iyamah Nurudeen Prince, stated, “Torrential rains have transformed our streets into rivers, destroying properties and displacing families. The gully erosion, growing wider and deeper with every downpour, has severed access routes, isolated households, and endangered lives.” He added, “Our homes are no longer safe as residents watch helplessly while their houses and farmlands are washed…
Nigerian-born Bayern Munich star Michael Olise, 23, has made headlines with a record-breaking 36 goal contributions in his debut season at the German club. Born on December 12, 2001, in White City, Greater London, England, Olise plays as an attacking midfielder and winger for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and the France national team. He began his professional career at Reading in 2019 and was named the EFL Young Player of the Season for 2020–2021, thanks to his flair and creativity on the pitch. In 2021, Olise transferred to Premier League club Crystal Palace, where he quickly made an impact. He…
Concerned Edo State Voters are calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to conduct the bye elections due for 2 federal constituencies in the state. Dr Ederibhalo Bright the convener of the group in the statement said the affected constituencies namely Edo South Senatorial and Ovia Federal are being denied representation at the National Assembly. According to him, “INEC should Conduct the Edo Bye-Elections Now as Edo Central and Ovia Federal Constituencies Deserve Continuation of Their Rightful Representation”, at the National Assembly. He said the both Governor Monday Okpebholo took a bow from the Senate and his deputy, Hon…
Edo South Senator, Neda Imasuen of the Labour Party, has reaffirmed that his legislative agenda at the National Assembly is firmly rooted in the popular interest of his constituents. Representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Imasuen emphasized that his efforts in sponsoring motions and bills are targeted at tackling insecurity, education gaps, and poor healthcare access—both in Edo State and across Nigeria. Speaking in response to recent violent attacks in Edo South, the senator condemned the renewed assaults on Columbo Camp and Maridoti Gbelamoten in Ovia Southwest, as well as Siluko Ward in Ovia Northeast. He lamented that these…
“… I chose to take the name Leo XIV. There are different reasons for this, but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution. In our own day, the Church offers to everyone the treasury of her social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice and labour.”
Ugandan pop star and opposition leader Bobi Wine, who previously challenged President Yoweri Museveni in the disputed 2021 Uganda elections, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming 2026 presidential election, scheduled for January. According to reports, the 43-year-old, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, will again face Museveni, who is widely expected to seek re-election at the age of 80. Wine previously rejected the 2021 election results, citing widespread electoral fraud, ballot stuffing, and violence against opposition supporters. In his announcement, Wine described the 2026 polls as a “fighting opportunity” to expose what he termed the regime’s corruption and…