Vice President Kashim Shettima led a delegation of top APC leaders to Benin for the final push ahead of the Edo governorship election on September 21. The rally saw the presence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and state governors. Shettima praised the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo, highlighting his leadership qualities. Emphasizing unity and peace, he stated the importance of signing the peace accord for the progress of Edo. Ganduje urged the electorate to vote for Okpebholo, expressing confidence in the party’s vision for the state. The APC candidate promised to revive the economy, focusing on education,…

Peru’s former president, Alberto Fujimori, passed away at age 86 in Lima after a long battle with cancer. Fujimori ruled Peru from 1990 to 2000 and was known for his iron-fisted leadership. Despite spending 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity, he was released on humanitarian grounds in December. During his rule, Fujimori played a key role in Peru’s war on terrorism, battling leftist rebels like the Shining Path and Tupac Amaru. His controversial legacy sparked both admiration and criticism among the Peruvian people. His daughter, Keiko Fujimori, announced his passing and shared plans for his wake and burial.…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N897 per litre nationwide. Marketers were notified of the increase, with NNPC Retail outlets already implementing the new price. Dangote recently released 25 million litres of PMS from its refinery with plans to increase to 30 million litres daily in October 2024. The NNPC, the sole petrol importer in Nigeria, admitted facing financial pressure due to supply costs. Despite fuel scarcity, the federal government denied authorizing a N1000 per litre price suggested by some marketers. Minister for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri,…

Exciting Updates from Around Nigeria Six Polish students arrested during #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests in Kano have been freed, a great relief due to international efforts. Tragic Incident in Enugu A 30-year-old man has been detained for the alleged murder of his neighbor’s four-year-old daughter while she was sleeping, shocking the community. Environmental Initiatives Underway Minister of Environment advocates for support for the Green Initiative Programme on Afforestation to combat climate change and protect wildlife. Government Updates The Steve Oronsaye report, aimed at reducing government size and cost, is yet to be implemented according to President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff. New…

A shocking incident unfolded in Abuja as crack detectives from the police Special Tactical Squad (STS) apprehended 30-year-old Hajia Hauwa Yusuf. The suspect was found in possession of an AK-47 gun and four magazines concealed in a bag of Garri. Intelligence led to the arrest of Hajia Yusuf, who claimed ignorance about the contents of the bag but was identified as a gun courier for bandits in Katsina State. She now faces charges of criminal conspiracy and illegal possession of prohibited firearms. During the interrogation, Yusuf admitted to being sent by a notorious bandit to collect the weapons. She confessed…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has been given a seven-day ultimatum to retract his defamatory remarks against Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the governorship candidate of the PDP in Edo State. Ighodalo has demanded a private and public apology from Oshiomhole or face a N20 billion legal action. In a letter dated August 12, 2024, Ighodalo’s lawyers highlighted the false and damaging comments made by Oshiomhole during a television appearance on Arise News. The PDP candidate stated that Oshiomhole’s unsubstantiated claims attacked his reputation and integrity. The letter demands a written apology and retraction within seven days, to be published on Arise TV and…

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has responded to the interim attachment of three Presidential aircraft undergoing maintenance in France. The AGF, represented by Kamarudeen Ogundele, stated that legal and diplomatic actions are being taken to address the inappropriate orders against the aircraft covered by sovereign immunity. Although the dispute originated from engagements of the Ogun State Government, the enforcement actions were directed towards the Federal Government as per international law principles. The AGF emphasized that the aircraft are sovereign assets used for official purposes and are immune from attachment. The…

Federal Government Targets 5,105 Megawatts Electricity by End of 2024 The Nigerian Federal Government is on a mission to achieve 5,105 megawatts of electricity by the end of 2024. The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, announced this goal during a visit to the Calabar Generation Company, a subsidiary of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) in Cross River State. Adelabu emphasized the administration’s commitment to using power as a driver for economic growth. He highlighted the recent increase in power generation, reaching a peak of 5,105 megawatts, the highest in recent years. He assured Nigerians of significant improvements…

ICPC operatives recently raided the headquarters of NAHCON in Abuja, investigating the alleged mismanagement of N90 billion for the 2024 Hajj. The sting operation led to the shutdown of strategic offices and the detainment of the director of procurement for further interrogation. ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, confirmed the routine investigation, stating that officials who refused to honor the agency’s invitation prompted the raid. Meanwhile, EFCC had previously grilled NAHCON’s Chairman over the controversial subsidy. Despite petitions on poor management, NAHCON defended their actions by revealing the allocation of federal government intervention in the last exercise. Mal. Arabi explained the subsidization…

A fresh crisis has erupted in the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as party members struggle for tickets ahead of the upcoming local government election on February 22, 2025. Allegations of candidate imposition and lack of transparency in the selection process have caused tensions within the party. Some members, including prominent figures like Falilat Arike, have expressed dissatisfaction with the party leadership’s decisions. Arike, a female politician from Iragbiji, criticized the party on social media, claiming that her husband, Alhaji Akeem Oyetunji, was unfairly treated as none of the candidates he supported were considered for councillorship…