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 BENUE: AT LAST, GOV. ALIA ADMITS COMMUNITIES UNDER SIEGE, SEEKS HELP TO TACKLE INSECURITY 2nd March, 2025    Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has made a passionate appeal to traditional rulers, youth, and community leaders to join forces with the government to tackle insecurity in the state. Governor Alia made the appeal at a Thanksgiving Mass organised by the  Permanent Secretary Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management/Benue Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Sir James Iorpuu PhD, on weekend, at St. Margaret Catholic Church, Chichii – Gbatse in Vandeikya Local Government Area (LGA). He acknowledged that some communities are still under siege but assured that his government is working tirelessly to restore peace in the state. The governor emphasised the importance of collaboration, saying, “I am appealing to the Tor Tiv and other traditional rulers to help me to work for you. Information is key. If you hear something, say s...

 Natasha Akpoti's Husband Defends Her Amidst Allegations Against Senate President Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, the husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has come out in defense of his wife amidst allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The controversy began last week when Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio clashed over seating arrangements at the upper chamber. In a recent interview, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio made unwanted advances towards her at his office and residence in Akwa Ibom state. She claimed that she is being victimized for refusing his advances. Akpabio's wife has released a statement defending her husband and has taken legal action. However, Uduaghan has now spoken out in support of his wife, stating that she had confided in him about her interactions with Akpabio, and he had met with the Senate President to address the issue, but nothing has changed. Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, emphasized h...

 Singer-Songwriter Angie Stone Dead at 63  Angie left a performance in Montgomery, Alabama early Saturday morning when she was killed in a car crash.  Sources say she and 9 people were traveling in a sprinter van when the driver lost control, it flipped several times before being hit by an 18 wheeler .  Angie Stone, born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, rose to fame with The Sequence along with Cheryl “The Pearl” Cook and Gwendolyn “Blondie” Chisolm, known for hits like “Funk You Up” and “Funky Sound.”

 Snoop Dogg's Daughter Cori Gives Birth to Her First Baby at 6 Months Pregnant.  The new mom, 25, revealed that doctors told her that she was developing the life-threatening HELLP syndrome.  “Baby girl came at 25 weeks today and she’s perfect as ever!” Broadus wrote. “Thank You God for getting me this far no matter the odds that are constantly thrown against me 🙏.”

 French island of La Reunion assesses damage from Cyclone Garance   Cyclone Garance, which struck the French island of La Reunion, has left extensive damage, claiming four lives and causing widespread destruction. The island, which had been under red alert, began assessing the aftermath on Saturday, revealing significant impacts, including uprooted trees, flooded roads, and destroyed infrastructure. A man was found dead under a tree in Saint-Denis, bringing the death toll to four, and several others were injured. More than 160,000 people were left without electricity, 310,000 lacked drinking water, and 139,000 had no internet. Around 953 people were staying in shelters.   The cyclone caused widespread damage to agriculture, with "thousands of farms" reportedly destroyed, and major damage to the Est Réunion hospital, requiring the relocation of 61 patients. Wind gusts reached 214 km/h at Roland-Garros airport and 230 km/h on the Sainte-Rose peak, while heavy rainfall cause...

  Vatican officials said Saturday Pope Francis was resting peacefully after suffering a breathing crisis Friday. “The pope spent a peaceful night and is resting,” the Vatican said in a statement. Francis had a setback Friday during his stay at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been for the last two weeks. The Vatican said an “isolated breathing incident” caused the 88-year-old pontiff to inhale his vomit, which required noninvasive mechanical ventilation. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: 'Our heart is on 10th floor of Gemelli' - hospital staff march to Vatican for Pope Braving the rain, healthcare workers from Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is undergoing treatment for double pneumonia, made a pilgrimage to St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday (March 1).   Hundreds of hospital staff holding umbrellas walked down the Via della Conciliazione, a road leading up to St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, praying for Pope Francis.   The pilgrimage was part of the Jubilee Audien...

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands during a bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street ahead of a European leaders' summit, March 1, 2025, in London, Britain.  EARLIER REPORT: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed at London's Stansted Airport Saturday, ahead of a summit with European leaders to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.  A White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to secure a deal that would allow the U.S. access to Ukrainian rare mineral rights turned into a heated exchange with the two leaders talking over each other and Trump telling Zelenskyy, "You're either going to make a deal or we're out."  In a statement on social media after the meeting, Trump indicated the proposed deal is off.  "I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big adva...

 A precious and talented 14-year-old Native American girl was tragically found dismembered on the side of the road on this Valentine's day, February 14th.  Deputies made a grisly discovery alongside U.S. 60 near The Jackson Butte Recreation area approximately 20 miles outside of Globe, Arizona on February 14th. Detectives sadly found the head and torso of a young female inside of a contractor bag... A short distance away... detectives found her legs in two separate contractor bags. The girls arms and hands have still not been recovered. The same arms and hands she used to create beautiful art.  Officials were distraught with the discovery. They quickly gathered DNA to have it tested as fast as possible. After the DNA testing, officials were able to confirm that the remains belonged to 14-year-old Emily Pike. Emily was from the San Carlos Apache Tribe and had been missing since she was last seen in Mesa, Arizona on January 27th. Emily had been living in a group home in Mes...

 A Minneapolis school employee has been arrested for taking pictures of children under his care and creating AI child pornography. 30-year-old William Haslach was working as an employee at Independent School District #622 and ISD #834 where he served as a lunch monitor and traffic guard. It was while performing these duties that Haslach was able to take photos of the children under his care. He then used these photos for his own sick purposes. According to the U.S Attorney's Office, Haslach used the images he captured to create explicit images of the children engaging in "very intimate" acts with AI technology. Due to community guidelines I cannot write what acts the children were doing in the AI creation. In an interview with police, Haslach admitted to being attracted to children but claimed he had never acted on his impulses. After Haslach's January arrest, police descended on his home and recovered 800 files from his home computer that contained very disturbing ma...

  Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has presented 24 Roxettes Utility Pick-Up vans to members of the Abia State House of Assembly. The vehicles, which were locally produced in Abia, are intended to aid the lawmakers' oversight functions. Governor Otti handed over the keys to Speaker of the House Emmanuel Emeruwa, fulfilling his promise to equip the members with operational vehicles. The governor emphasized his administration's commitment to supporting indigenous manufacturers, stating that this policy aims to improve the quality of their products. The manufacturer of the vans, an indigene of Abia from Umunneochi LGA, is nearing completion of a factory in Obuaku, Ukwa West LGA. Governor Otti expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting his administration's efforts to promote local production and patronage. Deputy Speaker Augustine Meregini thanked Governor Otti on behalf of his colleagues for providing the second set of vehicles to the lawmakers.

Parents in Olney, Illinois arrested after sending their 5-year-old to school with marijuana in their backpack. Olney police were called at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday morning after staff at a pre-school discovered something disturbing in one child's backpack. Once on scene investigators recovered marijuana flower, THC dabs and rolling papers from  inside of the child's backpack. This prompted officials to seek a search warrant on the parents home where the also discovered methamphetamine.  44-year-old Jason Fredrick and 43-year-old Kristin Boland were both arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and endangering the life or health of a child. More photos below. 

 Ogun police arrest father caught on tape viciously kicking his little boy The police in Ogun state have arrested the man who was caught on tape viciously kicking his child. A video showing the shocking moment the man assaulted the boy who appears to be about 3 years old sparked outrage online after it went viral. Reacting to the video, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, asked the Ogun state police command to arrest the man.

 Calls for R71 Road Expansion Grow After Major Accident Phalaborwa residents and commuters are calling for urgent upgrades to the R71 road between Gravelotte and Phalaborwa town, citing heavy traffic congestion and frequent accidents. The latest incident, a six-car collision during the morning rush hour yesterday, has reignited concerns about the road's capacity to handle increasing traffic volumes. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, but the crash caused significant delays. Motorists and residents say the single-lane road struggles to accommodate peak-hour traffic, especially with the high number of trucks, taxis, and private vehicles using the route daily. Many believe that converting it into a double-lane road would improve traffic flow and reduce accidents. “We sit in long traffic queues every morning, and the risk of accidents is increasing. It’s time for authorities to act before more lives are lost,” said one frustrated commuter. Calls are mounting for the provincial g...

 One Dead in Majeje Nanana Crash: Four Survive Early Morning Accident A tragic accident in the early hours of this morning claimed the life of one person near Ninankhulu School in Majeje Nanana, Phalaborwa. The incident occurred around 5 AM when a vehicle carrying five individuals crashed while they were returning from Mgiba Tavern. According to sources, the car belongs to a man identified as Henry from Lulekani. However, he was not present at the time of the accident, as he had lent the vehicle to the group the previous night. Emergency services responded swiftly, but one occupant succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The remaining four survivors sustained various injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash, with speeding and fatigue among the possible factors. More details will follow as the investigation unfolds.

  U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House. The order will allow government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer documents and services in languages other than English, according to a fact sheet about the impending order. The executive order will rescind a mandate from former President Bill Clinton that required the government and organizations that received federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. Designating English as the national language “promotes unity, establishes efficiency in government operations and creates a pathway for civic engagement,” according to the White House.

  The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of nearly $3 billion worth of bombs, demolition kits and other weaponry to Israel, the Pentagon said in statements Friday.  Congress was notified of the prospective weapons sales Friday afternoon on an emergency basis.  That process sidesteps a long-standing practice of giving the chairs and ranking members of the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations committees the opportunity to review the sale and ask for more information before making a formal notification to Congress.  The sales included 35,529 general-purpose bombs for 907-kilogram bombs and 4,000 bunker-busting 907-kilogram bombs made by General Dynamics. While the Pentagon said deliveries would begin in 2026, it also said "there is a possibility that a portion of this procurement will come from U.S. stock," which could mean immediate delivery of some of the weapons. 

 LASG RELEASES Y2025 LAND USE CHARGE BILLS … Offers 15% Discount for Early Payment The Lagos State Government has released the 2025 Land Use Charge (LUC) Bill, reinforcing its commitment to the continuous provision of world-class infrastructure and services for all residents.  According to the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyemi, property owners across the state are encouraged to take advantage of the 15% discount on their Land Use Charge by making early payments before the deadline. He explained that the Land Use Charge is a crucial revenue source that enables the government to maintain and improve essential public infrastructure, including roads, healthcare facilities, schools, and security enhancements.  In his words, “Recent projects funded through taxpayers' contributions include: The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue and Red Lines – transforming urban mobility and reducing travel time; construction and rehabilitation of key roads and bridges – easing tra...

 HEALTH DISTRICT IV EXPANDS ACCESS TO FAMILY PLANNING MATERIALS The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District IV, Dr/ Abimbola Bowale has ensured the adequate distribution of Family Planning Materials, to all Primary Health Care Centres across the four Local Government (LG) and five Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) under its coverage areas. According to him, the initiative aims to ensure wider access to essential family planning resources, promoting reproductive health services. “By equipping Primary Healthcare centres with these materials, the district is enhancing its commitment to supporting families, helps address local health needs, which invariably improves overall community well-being, making Reproductive Health/ Family Planning (RH/FP) services more accessible and efficient for residents in all areas. The items were received by the respective Officers in Charge (OIC) at the Akerele PHC Surulere. More photos below. 

  New rule has now been approved for goalkeepers from next season If goalkeeper holds the ball for more than 𝟖 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬… the referee will award a 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤 to opposing team. This rule has been approved for next season by The International Football Association Board (IFAB)

 African leaders gather for funeral of Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma African leaders past and present gathered in Namibia on Saturday to bury the country's "founding father" Sam Nujoma, who challenged colonialism and a military occupation by South Africa's racist white minority government, Reuters reported. Dignitaries including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, former President Thabo Mbeki and ex-Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete attended the funeral of Nujoma, who rose from herding cattle as a boy to lead the sparsely-populated, mostly desert southern African country on March 21, 1990. "We fought under your command, ... won the liberation struggle, and forever removed apartheid colonialism from the face of Namibia," President Nangolo Mbumba said in a speech. His coffin draped in the red, green and blue national flag, Nujoma was laid to rest - two weeks after his death at the age of 95 - at a North Korean-built war memorial spir...

 Palestinians take part in Friday prayers in the ruins of the Omari Mosque that was partially destroyed by Israeli bombardment, ahead of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Feb. 28, 2025.  Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts.  For Muslims, it's a time of increased worship, religious reflection, charity and good deeds. Socially, it often brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast.  Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr.  More photos below. 

 PRESS RELEASE RAMADAN: IGP CALLS FOR REFLECTION, PRAYERS FOR PEACE, UNITY, NATIONAL PROGRESS The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, extends warm Ramadan greetings to all Muslim Ummah across Nigeria and urges them to utilize this sacred period for deep reflection and fervent prayers for peace, unity, and national progress. Ramadan, a time of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and communal solidarity, presents a valuable opportunity for all Muslims to strengthen their faith and promote harmony within society.  The IGP underscores the significance of interfaith tolerance and peaceful coexistence, calling on religious and community leaders to foster mutual respect and understanding among all Nigerians. Furthermore, the IGP has directed all police officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and respect for the religious beliefs and practices of the Muslim community during this holy period.  The Nigeria Police Force remains c...

 UPDATE ON THE DISCOVERY OF THE LIFELESS BODIES OF THREE CHILDREN IN A FRIDGE AT NNEWI: CP ORUTUGU AUTHORIZES THE BEREAVED FAMILY TO BURY THE CHILDREN TO ASSUAGE THEIR GRIEF; ASSURES OF SPEEDY POLICE ACTION WHEN NECESSARY AS THE COMMAND AWAITS THE MEDICAL FINDINGS TO COMPLETE INVESTIGATIONS The Commissioner of Police *CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD*, acknowledging the grief of the family of the late three children found in a fridge at Nnewi has granted the request of the bereaved family to bury their children. He assured the family of swift Police action when necessary, pending the outcome of the medical findings to complete the ongoing investigation.  The CP further stated that the Command is working diligently to unravel the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident. Given the above the Command wishes to state that the details of the investigation are still incomplete and urged *Ndi Anambra* and all concerned to be patient and seeks continuous cooperation from ...

 Ramadan begins Saturday, says Sultan The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Speaking from his palace on Friday evening, the Sultan announced that the crescent moon was sighted earlier in the day, Friday, February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. He said the widespread reports of the moon sightings from various regions of the country were verified and accepted by the council, confirming the commencement of Ramadan 1446. The Sultan urged all Muslims to dedicate the holy month to prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings and guidance for the nation and its leaders. He also encouraged acts of charity, emphasizing the importance of supporting the less privileged so that they too can partake in the fasting period. According to him, reports from Islamic leaders across the country confirmed the moon’s appearance, marking the official beginning of Ramadan fasting on S...

 Health insurance: Oyo enrols 10,000 primary school pupils No fewer than 10,000 vulnerable children in public primary schools have been enrolled into the Health Insurance Scheme under the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA).  Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, presented the health insurance identity cards to beneficiaries at the flag-off of the public primary pupils health insurance scheme, held at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi Ape, Ibadan, on Thursday. The pupils were drawn from 90 schools across 18 of the 33 Local Government Areas of the state. He said: “We have to appreciate OYSHIA for deeming it fit to extend this initiative to public schools in Oyo State. Currently, they have captured 90 schools and we are going to reach around 10,000 pupils within the shortest time. “We have five major zones and I know that 18 local government areas have been captured through this current exercise. You must extend this laudab...

 Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reacted to the ongoing allegations of sexual advances leveled against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement personally signed by him and titled “Akpabio-Natasha: Let’s Protect the Institution, Not Individuals,” Saraki called for “an open, transparent, and honest investigation by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions” to determine the veracity of the allegations raised by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Saraki, who presided over the Eighth Senate, emphasized that only an open and honest investigation would prevent the Parliament from being perceived as an institution that condones sexual harassment, gender bias, abuse of office, disregard for standing orders and rules, and general disorderliness. “This is what a transparent, open, and unbiased investig...

 Kidnapped NYSC ex-DG, Tsiga regains freedom from bandits A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Major General Mahrazu Tsiga, (rtd), has finally regained his freedom. Tsiga regained his freedom from his kidnappers on Friday after spending 22 days in captivity. Channels Television reported on Friday night that Tsiga is receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital for security reasons. Recall that gunmen led by notorious bandit kingpin, Babaro had taken the firmer NYSC DG, demanding N250m for his release. However, the report said it was unclear if any money was paid for his freedom. Government officials and security agencies, including the Katsina State Police Command were yet to comment on Tsiga’s freedom. He was kidnapped by the bandits who stormed his residence in Tsifa Village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on February 6, 2025. During the attack, two persons sustained various degrees of injuries. One of the gunmen was mistak...

 Let your husband defend himself, Natasha advises Senate President’s wife The Senator representing Kogi Central at the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to stay out of the allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation against her husband. The dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio began after she refused to sit in a designated seat during a Senate session, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules. Tensions escalated further when she appeared on Arise News on Friday, accusing the Akpabio of blocking her motions, maligning her, and intimidating her after she allegedly rejected his sexual advances. In response, Mrs Akpabio held a press conference in Abuja, dismissing the allegations against her husband. She asserted that both families had shared a cordial relationship for years, long before Akpoti-Uduaghan’s marriage, and suggested that the claims were baseless. However, in a letter dated March 1...

 Abducted corps member freed after N1.1m ransom payment A National Youth Service Corp member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday has regained freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1m. PUNCH Online reports that Lawal was kidnapped while en route to Ibadan, Oyo State from Benin, Edo State to resume at her place of primary assignment. The abductors were said to have demanded an N20m ransom which her family appealed that they could not afford. Following back-and-forth negotiations, the kidnappers reportedly reduced the N20m ransom to N5m. Giving an update on the incident, Lawal’s friend identified as Agbakwara, who was privy to the incident, disclosed on Saturday that Aminat has regained her freedom. Sharing a video of the victim in a Facebook post, Agbakwara wrote, “In the early hours of Friday, the kidnappers pressured us, warning that if we failed to meet their demands, we should not expect her return. “In desperation, I reached out to e...

 JOSTUM Lecturer Denies Kidnapping ASUU Chairman’s Wife A lecturer with the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, Dr Ichor Smart who was arrested for allegedly masterminding the abduction of wife of the institution’s chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Mrs Susan Anyagh has described the claim as false. Ichor who was released after spending over a month in police custody, in a statement, said the allegations by wife Mrs Anyagh which led to his incarceration was fabricated to silence him for calling on her husband to account for the funds meant for families of deceased JOSTUM lecturers. Ichor recalled that, “A meeting of the ASUU JOSTUM Branch was slated to hold on the 5th December, 2024, on a Thursday morning, so I posted the dates of withdrawals, cheque numbers, amounts and names of the serial accredited perennial borrowers from the welfare account on the wider University WhatsApp group ‘JOSTUM Community’ for the Universi...

 I want to defeat Tinubu, others in 2027 — Sowore The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed his determination to win the 2027 general elections against President Bola Tinubu and others. The human rights activist and pro-democracy campaigner stated this on Saturday while speaking with journalists at the 2025 and the 3rd ECOWAS-Abuja International Marathon. He said the race he is looking forward to win will happen soon and is the one that will involve President Bola Tinubu and others where he will claim the ultimate prize. Sowore, who also participated in the 5km race, said Nigeria has a lot to gain by tapping into sports which can bring as much as earnings that the oil is bringing to the economy. He commended every runner for displaying the spirit of participation while urging the government to invest in other sports like swimming, snooker, javelin, shot put and others. “Everybody that ran he...

 Banks begin N100 on-site ATM charges, N600 for off-site per N20,000 withdrawal Commercial banks across Nigeria have commenced charging customers N100 per N20,000 withdrawal from their on-site Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and N600 for off-site ATM following a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This development was announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria in a circular dated February 10, 2025 on the review of ATM transaction fees, scheduled for implementation from today, March 1, 2025. Under the updated fee structure, withdrawals from a customer’s own bank ATMs remain free. However, customers using ATMs of other banks will now pay a charge of N100 per withdrawal of N20,000 or less at on-site ATMs, which are located within or directly affiliated with a bank branch. ”Off-site ATMs, which are positioned outside bank premises in locations such as shopping malls, fuel stations, and other public spaces, will attract an additional surcharge of up to N500 per transac...

 Leaked memos: Edo APC urges Okpebholo to redeploy Obaseki loyalists Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State on Friday urged Governor Monday Okpebholo to consider redeploying suspected loyalists of his immediate predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, who are still working in the Government House. Among other things, they warned that working closely with those workers could prove injurious to Okpebholo’s administration. The Spokesman for the Edo APC Leaders, Momodu Adams, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to him, in the wake of the recent leak of official memos from the government house, the governor can no longer afford to leave sensitive documents and information in the care of certain staff. Adam argued that the majority of the civil servants in the current administration are still tied to Obaseki’s apron. He said, “APC leaders are worried about the development because some persons are leaking official documents in their possession to...

 How Trump, Vance held back from hitting Zelensky is a miracle – Russia’s Zakharova Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said on Friday that the way U.S. President Donald Trump and his Vice President, JD Vance, showed “restraint” by not hitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a miracle. Trump cancelled a planned press conference with Zelensky after a contentious meeting at the White House. During the meeting, Trump and Vance accused Zelensky of being insufficiently grateful for U.S. support in the war with Russia. Trump also said Zelensky had “disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office.” He further insisted that Zelensky “can come back when he is ready for peace.” Reacting to the development, Zakharova wrote on Telegram: “I think Zelenskyy’s biggest lie of all his lies was his assertion in the White House that the Kyiv regime in 2022 was alone, without support. How Trump and Vance held back from hitting that scumbag is a mir...

 GAC not involved in Obasa’s removal – Olusi  Chairman, Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has said the council was not consulted before the removal of Hon Mudashiru Obasa as Lagos Speaker. Olusi, speaking with newsmen in an interview at his residence on Friday, said that lawmakers neither consulted the party nor the council. He said that the council should not be dragged into the leadership crisis that saw the removal of Obasa and replacement by the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda. “Members of the GAC are not members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to allegedly be behind the removal of Obasa. It can’t be true. “We read it also that morning. The lawmakers carried it out without consulting the party and those of us in the GAC. That is our position. “We invited all of them and insisted that all of them are products of the party. They lodged their complaints and we listened to them. “I blamed them for one thing and that is for not l...

 The Ebira Peoples Association (EPA) has declared its full support for Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, while calling on the Nigerian Senate to prevent acts of intimidation and harassment within the legislative chamber. In a statement issued on Friday, EPA President General, Dr. Oyibo Godwin, condemned recent developments in the Senate, including Senator Natasha’s removal as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Local Content and her sudden displacement from her designated seat. The Ebira Peoples Association (EPA) has declared its full support for Senator Natasha The Ebira Peoples Association (EPA) has declared its full support for Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, while calling on the Nigerian Senate to prevent acts of intimidation and harassment within the legislative chamber. In a statement issued on Friday, EPA President General, Dr. Oyibo Godwin, condemned recent develop...