Edo Central By-Election: Why Esan Deserves Priority — By Darlington Okpebholo Ray This Saturday, the people of Esan land face more than a by election; they face a defining choice about unity, fairness, and the future of our people. In my recent interview on Arise News, I spoke frankly about my support for Uromi. Some…
Nasarawa Speaker, lawmakers attend CPA conference in Gambia as President Barrow stresses legislators’ role in strengthening democracy ……Over 300 parliamentarians from 19 Commonwealth countries are attending The 54th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) for the African Region has officially opened in the Republic of Gambia. The conference began on Wednesday, August 13,…
Delta Security Council Reports Drop In Kidnapping, Pledges Safer Ember Months Delta State has recorded notable improvements in security, with kidnapping cases dropping sharply in recent months, the Commander of 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Abdulmoshood Shonibare, said on Wednesday. Addressing journalists after the Delta State Security Council meeting chaired by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori…
Gov Sule’s successor will come from Nasarawa West, says Chief Dada, former SSG By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa. Chief Philip Dada is a former Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State. He has been actively involved in the state’s political landscape, at one point declaring his interest to run for governorship in 2019. Chief Dada has…
Group demands apology from Sen. Ede Dafinone for allegedly blackmailing Urhobo for second term, supporting Anioma state over Ethiope (Urhobo) State Creation Odavwe Urhobo International, a socio-political interest group dedicated to advocating for the advancement and political freedom of the Urhobo people. The Urhobo people have a long history of political and cultural advocacy, which…
ADC inaugurates steering committees in Nasarawa, vows to seize power in 2027 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State has officially unveiled its State Steering Committee. The committee is led by former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency Chief John Mike Abdul, who serves as the interim chairman of the party in the…
US woman, Aimee Betro convicted of conspiracy to murder in UK shooting attempt Aimee Betro, a 45-year-old woman from West Allis, Wisconsin, has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder following a failed assassination attempt in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK). Betro was hired as a killer and flew to the UK as part of a…
Rabbits’ alarming appearance Some rabbits in Colorado, especially around Fort Collins, have been spotted with unusual “tentacle-like” or “horn-like” growths protruding from their heads and faces. These growths have been described as resembling black quills or toothpicks sticking out around their mouths or faces. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has confirmed that these growths are…
Comr. Ja’afar Loko leads NYCN Nasarawa in marking Int’l Youth Day PRESS STATEMENT: NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NYCN), NASARAWA STATE, CELEBRATES YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY, 2025. 12th August 2025. The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Nasarawa State Chapter, under my able leadership joins millions of young people across…
US to end Dropbox visa renewals Starting September 2, 2025, the United States will officially withdraw its Interview Waiver Programme, also known as the “Dropbox facility,” for most non-immigrant visa categories. This means the convenience of skipping in-person interviews for visa renewals will largely end. Most applicants applying for visas—including work visas like H-1B, L-1;…