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The Nigerian government has condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the attempted forcible seizure of power in the neighbouring Benin Republic on Sunday.Gunfire rang out on Sunday near the residence of President Patrice Talon, as armoured vehicles from the presidential guard moved through the area in a heightened security patrol....

The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State.Bandits on the 21st of November 2025, attacked the school in the remote community of Papiri....

The Edo State Government has begun demolishing structures in Uromi, Esan North‑East Local Government Area, that officials say were used for cult activities. The action follows a major security operation on the  17th of November 2025, when the state’s Special Security Squad, together with the Nigerian Army and o...

In line with the ancient tradition, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin says funeral events/burial rites will not be permitted during the 2025 Igue festival otherwise called 'Ugie', which begins on December 14th with Ugierhoba rite (indoor)....

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare the second has suspended  the traditional priest of Uniamen Village, Chief Sunday Sidney Enoma in Ovia North East local government Area from his position as the Ohen-Ovia of Unuamen for violating the custom and traditional of Benin....

The Edo State Police Command has announced the death of a serving police inspector who was shot and killed while carrying out a routine stop-and-search operation at the Ekiadolor Area Command.The incident happened around noon on Friday when of...

Argentina, Spain Handed Kind Draws For 2026 World Cup (FULL LIST)Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on Friday, which saw US President Donald Trump receive FIFA’s...

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Amaewhule defected along with 16 other members of the House on Friday.The defectors blamed their de...

The Edo State Government has  announced the appointment of Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick as the new Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor. The approval was granted by Governor Monday Okpebholo in a move aimed at strengthening government communication and deepening transparency across the state....

President Bola Tinubu has submitted another batch of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, with several high-profile former government officials making the list.Among the new nominees are the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita Enang; former ...