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The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, urged lawmakers during today’s plenary to dress in their best attire for the upcoming budget presentation scheduled for December 16, 2025. Additionally, the Speaker issued a stern warning to contractors engaged in various state projects, emphasizing that committees have been established by the House to verify and assess the quality of their work. Inspections have already commenced, and the Speaker made it clear that the House will not tolerate substandard work. He stated that the House holds the authority to revoke contracts from any contractor who fails to meet the required standards. Furthermore, the…

Justice Maryam Hassan of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered the remand of former Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige, at the Kuje Correctional Centre as the court prepares to rule on his bail application. The ruling was issued on Monday following arguments presented by both the defence and prosecution regarding Ngige’s request for bail. Justice Hassan has scheduled a ruling on the bail application for December 18. Ngige’s counsel, Patrick Ikwueto, SAN, advocated for his client’s release on bail, citing health concerns and assuring the court that the former governor of Anambra State would…

The Supreme Court, on Monday, affirmed the constitutional power of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos and anarchy. In a split decision of six to one, the apex court upheld the President’s authority under the Constitution to proclaim a state of emergency. The court further held that, during such a period, the President may suspend elected officials, provided any such suspension is for a limited duration. Delivering the lead majority judgment, Justice Mohammed Idris held that Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to addressing the longstanding issues of unpaid salaries, gratuities, and other significant challenges faced by Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, which have been inherited from previous administrations. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit from the Vice-Chancellor of AAU, Professor (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie, along with her management team, at the Government House in Benin City. Governor Okpebholo congratulated the Vice-Chancellor and her team on their recent appointments and acknowledged the critical challenges they outlined in their presentation. He stated, “From what you have outlined today, it is…

The Delta State Police Command has recorded significant operational successes in its fight against crime, arresting 627 suspects and recovering 144 firearms between January 2025 and date. Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda S. Olufemi, disclosed this on Monday in Asaba during a press briefing where he presented the Command’s achievements for the year. He said the successes were the result of proactive, intelligence-driven and community-centred policing, supported by collaboration with sister security agencies, vigilante groups, community volunteers, traditional rulers and civil society organisations. According to the police boss, one of the Command’s major breakthroughs was the arrest of two prime…

A former Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has said that soldiers deployed to the Lekki Tollgate during the October 2020 EndSARS protests were issued blank bullets. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Mohammed reiterated that no massacre took place at the Lekki tollgate. He said, “Our position on EndSARS was very clear. At no point did the Federal Government say there were no casualties during EndSARS; there were casualties. “We reported them, we admitted them. Thirty-seven policemen lost their lives. Six soldiers lost their lives during EndSARS. According to him, while deaths were recorded in several parts of…

Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader, has made serious allegations against two former governors of Zamfara and Sokoto states, accusing them of exacerbating insecurity in the region. In a recent viral video, Turji claimed that past political leadership laid the groundwork for the ongoing violence by arming vigilante groups known as ‘Yan Banga,’ which he alleged targeted Fulani communities, thereby escalating conflict. Turji denied receiving any financial inducements, specifically refuting claims made by Musa Kamarawa, a former peace negotiator, who alleged that Turji was paid N30 million for his involvement in peace talks with the Zamfara State government. He insisted…

The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 49-year-old man for the alleged murder of his 15-year-old son, whose body he reportedly buried secretly within their family compound in Uhe Community, Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident took place on December 5, 2025. According to the police, the suspect assaulted his son with a stick, which led to the boy’s death. After the crime, he dug a grave in their compound and buried the body. The case came to light after the suspect’s mother, who is also the grandmother of the deceased, provided crucial information to the…

The incident involving Hamzat Habeeb, known as Peller, has raised significant concerns regarding the mental health and safety of influencers and their audiences. During a livestream on Instagram, Peller displayed signs of distress, making alarming statements that hinted at suicidal thoughts and emotional turmoil related to a rumored breakup with his girlfriend. ‌As he drove his new Mercedes-Benz on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, viewers watched in shock as he expressed feelings of fear and despair. His statements, including threats to harm himself, escalated to the point where he crashed his vehicle into a stone, prompting immediate assistance from bystanders and his…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has publicly stated her refusal to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite multiple approaches from individuals within the Presidency and her colleagues. In a recent interview on the Mic On Podcast, she reaffirmed her loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), highlighting her commitment to the party amidst ongoing political challenges. When asked if she would consider joining the APC if her situation in the PDP deteriorated, Akpoti-Uduaghan firmly rejected the notion, recalling her brief association with the APC at the beginning of her political career. She expressed her desire to…