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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has presented cheques to over 47 families of deceased Edo State workers and immediately awarded educational scholarships to one member from each of the families. The event, held at the Government House, Benin City, marked the latest milestone in the State’s implementation of the Group Life Insurance Scheme in partnership with Tangerine Life Insurance. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Okpebholo said the initiative was driven by humanity and a responsibility to support families who lost their loved ones in active service. The Governor said: “It is not just about insurance. It is about goodness.…

The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has initiated discussions with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) towards forging a partnership for the implementation of key programmes within its mandate. A management team of the Commission, led by the Executive Director, Finance, Prof. Mohammad Bashar Nuhu—who represented the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil—visited the GIZ office in Abuja for the engagement. Prof. Nuhu explained that the NCDC is laying the foundation for its operations and recognises the importance of establishing strategic collaborations with reputable development partners such as GIZ, which has a long-standing record of supporting development initiatives in…

 The marketing firm JetHQ has removed Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet from its sales listing. This decision follows a period during which the aircraft was available for sale but ultimately did not attract buyers. Laurie Barringer, JetHQ’s Manager of Market Research, confirmed that inquiries regarding the aircraft’s status should be directed to the Nigerian government, as the listing is no longer active. Previously, the Nigerian government had listed the jet for sale in July 2025 as part of an effort to cut costs and streamline the Presidential Air Fleet amid public criticism of government expenditures. Despite being listed for…

Governor Otti’s recent visit to President Tinubu was primarily focused on discussions surrounding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), rather than any potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to Ferdinand Ekeoma, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Ekeoma issued a statement on Thursday to clarify the purpose of the meeting, responding to claims made by former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Charles Ogbonnaya. Ogbonnaya had alleged that Otti’s engagement with the President was aimed at discussing a possible political shift to the APC ahead of…

Five students from Rivers State University, who were abducted in the early hours of December 3, have been successfully rescued by the Rivers State Police Command. The rescue operation took place in Rumuodogo 2, where the suspects had taken the victims—Prince London, Azubuike Kelechukwu, Elizabeth Aniete, Onyebuchi Precious, and London Sampson—from their homes in Rumuche/Rumuohia, Emohua Local Government Area. Initial investigations suggest that the abduction was orchestrated by suspected cultists, a claim supported by local community leaders who identified the attackers as individuals from neighboring communities. The Youth President of Rumuohia indicated that information gathered shortly after the kidnapping pointed…

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 43-year-old man, Kalu Okafor, suspected of kidnapping and linked to a banned secessionist group. The arrest occurred during an intelligence-led operation by the Rapid Response Squad in the Okpoko area of Ogbaru Local Government Area early Wednesday morning. According to police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga, the operation was prompted by a confession from another gang member, Chukwudi Nwakpa, who revealed that Okafor was responsible for storing firearms used in their kidnapping activities. During the operation, law enforcement officials recovered significant weaponry, including an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action gun, two AK-47 magazines, and 88…

Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa emphasized a strict policy against negotiating with or paying ransoms to terrorists in Nigeria. He articulated that such actions only serve to empower criminals and enable them to regroup and plan further attacks. Musa’s remarks come at a time when the House of Representatives is advocating for more transparent prosecution of terrorism-related cases to combat the rising tide of violent crime in the country. The Senate is also considering amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, which includes proposals for harsher penalties, such as the death penalty for kidnappers and those who…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, hinted that the rising insecurity in the country is a deliberate plot to destabilize Nigeria and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Okpebholo stated this when he received the leaders of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Edo State chapter, in Government House, Benin City. “No matter the intimidation, we will not succumb. What they are doing is to fuel kidnapping because they want to distract and discredit Mr. President. They did it to President Goodluck Jonathan. They succeeded then, but we will not allow it this time. Mr President is resolute,” Governor…

General Musa, the immediate past CDS, was confirmed by the lawmakers following the screening at the Senate chambers, a day after President Bola Tinubu nominated him for the position. His screening came at the time of heightened insecurity in Nigeria, with mass abductions, especially in schools, becoming commonplace. One such incident was the kidnapping of 25 students in Maga, Kebbi State, with reports that troops left just before the assailants stormed the school. General Musa said one of the first things he would do is to probe the alleged withdrawal of the troops, insisting that the military is not known…

Troops from the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have successfully intercepted a vehicle transporting a large quantity of suspected Cannabis Sativa in Kogi State. The operation took place in Agbede, located in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area. Seizure of Cannabis On December 1, 2025, the troops recovered 306 parcels of the substance, weighing a total of 276 kilograms. Vehicle and Driver involved in the interception was a red Toyota Camry with the registration number ABJ 325 LA. The driver attempted to evade arrest upon noticing a checkpoint but was pursued and apprehended along the Apata–Lokoja road. Following the interception,…