Enoch Odesola

Politics

Edo Speaker Dumps PDP for APC By Patrick Ochoga

Benin City, Nigeria— The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday led a mass defection of 17 local government chairmen and several influential members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   Agbebaku described the move as a deliberate effort to align with […]

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Politics

Friedrich Merz chosen as Germany’s new head of state.

Berlin, Germany — Conservative figurehead Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany’s new chancellor following a successful second parliamentary vote on Tuesday, after falling short in the initial round—an event without precedent in post-war Germany. Merz failed to secure the required majority in his first bid, missing the mark by six votes—a rare and historic […]

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Governance

President Tinubu Meets Delta Governor Oborevwori Following Defection to APC

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, marking their first official engagement since the governor’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Oborevwori arrived at the State House around 3:45 […]

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Educational

FG renovates 38 tech schools to train youths, Minister says.

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has commenced the upgrade of 38 federal and state technical colleges nationwide as part of sweeping reforms aimed at equipping young Nigerians with globally competitive, hands-on skills. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the 2025 Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on the […]

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Educational

A Simple Guide to Accessing Your 2025 UTME Results

Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The examination, which commenced on Thursday, April 24, witnessed participation from over 1.9 million candidates across the country. In data released on Monday, JAMB revealed that out of 1,955,069 candidates, 420,415—approximately […]

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Health

NCDC Urges Hand Hygiene Culture to Fight Infections

  Abuja , Nigeria– The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reiterated the pivotal role of hand hygiene in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and curbing the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This was emphasized during an event marking the 2025 World Hand Hygiene Day, held at Maitama District Hospital in Abuja. Dr. […]

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News

Police probe death of 5 children found in abandoned car

Nasarawa state, Nigeria: Authorities in Nasarawa State have opened an investigation into the tragic deaths of five children discovered unresponsive in an abandoned car in the Obi Local Government Area. In a statement released on Sunday, the Public Relations Officer of the Nasarawa State Police Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed that the victims—aged between six […]

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Metro News

Presidency Rebukes AfDB President Adesina Over GDP Remarks

Abuja, Nigeria: The Presidency has criticized the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, over his recent comments on Nigeria’s economic trajectory, accusing him of making politically charged statements based on inaccurate data. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to […]

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Crime

Three More Arrested in Connection with Plateau Killings

Plateau state, Nigeria: The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of three additional suspects linked to the recent spate of violence in Plateau State, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle networks involved in arms trafficking and violent crimes. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police […]

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News

Institute decries increasing cost of accommodation in FCT

Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers has called for a comprehensive policy framework to address the escalating cost of accommodation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and across Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja ahead of the 2025 International Valuation Day, Chairman of the Institution, Mr. Victor Alonge, attributed the surge in housing […]

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