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The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has tasked Governor Monday Okpebholo on sustained security efforts, strengthened governance and inclusive development in 2026. The State Chairman of the body, Dr James-Wisdom Abhulimen, gave the charge in the 2026 message to the Edo State Government, members of the organisation, as well as all stakeholders committed to good governance and sustainable development. According to him, security remains fundamental to development. Continued investment in professional policing, intelligence-led operations, and rural safety measures is crucial for protecting lives, enhancing productivity, and fostering an environment that attracts investment and opportunity.…

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has described President Bola Tinubu as a major player in the protracted political battle between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. According to CUPP, Rivers State is not falling apart by happenstance as it is being consciously immolated as a political offering to President Bola Tinubu. CUPP noted that two prominent figures, tormented by the shadow of irrelevance and consumed by the need for powerful patronage, have traded the mantle of responsible leadership for grand gestures of submission, willingly torching the collective…

At least two people were killed on Thursday night when suspected bandits attacked Kwatangiri community in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Friday. According to the post, the attackers attacked the community late at night. During the attack, two residents were killed, while several houses were reportedly looted by the bandits. “Last night, bandits stormed Kwatangiri community in Funtua LGA, Katsina State, killing two people and looting several valuables. Residents report widespread fear and losses as security remains thin in the area  “Residents said…

The late actress Allwell Ademola’s brother, has publicly apologised to Iyabo Ojo after calling her out for not supporting his sister when alive. DAILY POST reports that Allwell’s younger brother had earlier dragged actor Lateef Adedimeji, Iyabo Ojo and other Nigerian A-listers for posting pictures of the late actress after her death. Iyabo Ojo responded, “I over supported your sister when she was alive. I featured in her movies countless times for free.” However, during the service of songs for the late actress on Thursday January 8 2026, her brother approached Iyabo Ojo and begged her for forgiveness. “Big mummy…

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from officiating the quarter-final encounter between Nigeria and Algeria, DAILY POST reports. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, reportedly took the decision after it was discovered that Artan wore boots from a brand not approved by the tournament’s official sponsors during an earlier game. The arbiter’s action breached CAF’s rules, hence the decision to remove from the highly anticipated encounter. Artan was named Referee of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, Morocco. CAF is now expected to name a replacement for the last-eight contest. The encounter is slated for…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, improving learning outcomes, and promoting sustainability in schools through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks and the strengthening of quality assurance mechanisms. The policy, jointly issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, forms part of ongoing reforms to reposition Nigeria’s education sector and ease the financial burden on families. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Boriowo…

Emotion ran high at the burial service of Lasisi Oluwamayokun, an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, and her daughter, Adesewa, on Friday as they were interred in Osogbo, Osun State. PHOTOS: Tears as slain FRSC officer, daughter buried in Osun The PUNCH reports that 38-year-old Oluwamayokun and her daughter were reported missing on the morning of Sunday, November 2, 2025 after they left their residence at the Obasanjo Hilltop Estate, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, and never returned. PHOTOS: Tears as slain FRSC officer, daughter buried in Osun Victor Fajemirokun, the manfriend of the deceased, was later arrested…

When a person talks to another to stop doing what is wrong, encouraging them to do what is right instead, I imagine it is light they shed. They shed light to remove darkness. In my opinion, the work that preachers do puts them in this category. However, when those who encourage others to do what is right start to do what is wrong, what do they shed – light or darkness? The worst part is that some don’t recognise or want to admit that their light is darkness. Others recognise it, but they carry on as though darkness hasn’t set…

A former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party, Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji, has characterised the current administration as “kindergarten” and criticised the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress for its silence during attempts to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. He also warned that the ruling party may lose the 2027 general elections if it fails to fulfil its promises to Nigerians. Ikoawaji, an elder statesman and member of the Rivers State Elders Council, said the APC was repeating the mistakes of the Peoples Democratic Party, which led to its defeat in the 2015 general elections. He…

The Federal Government has budgeted the sum of N1.7tn in the 2026 Appropriation Bill to settle outstanding debts owed to contractors for capital projects executed in 2024. A breakdown of the proposed 2026 national budget shows that the amount is captured under the line item titled “Provision for 2024 Outstanding Contractor’s Liabilities,” signalling official recognition of delayed payments to contractors amid recent protests over delayed settlements. This budgetary provision follows mounting pressure from indigenous contractors and civil society groups who, in 2025, raised alarm over unpaid contractual obligations allegedly exceeding N2tn. Some groups under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of…