Benin City — June 12, 2025 The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged all residents of Edo State and Nigerians at large to reflect on the enduring significance of June 12, a day now widely recognized as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. In his Democracy Day message, Governor Okpebholo described June
Faith-based group calls for reforms, people-centered policies, and stronger civic values As Nigeria marks Democracy Day 2025, the President of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), Alhaji Dr. Ayodeji AbdulWahid AbdulRauf, has called for a deeper, more people-focused interpretation of democracy, one anchored on justice, transparency, and service to humanity. Speaking on behalf of NASFAT, a prominent
In a landmark ruling that has sent strong signals across Lagos State, multiple commercial drivers have been sentenced to jail terms for their involvement in a violent assault on Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials who were carrying out their lawful duties in the metropolis.The judgment, delivered yesterday at the Lagos State Magistrate Court,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent spate of violent attacks in Plateau State, describing them as unacceptable and vowing that the perpetrators will face the full weight of the law. The attacks, which targeted Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government Area, as well as Manguna and Dafo villages, left
Relatives and colleagues of the 16 hunters who were lynched by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, have vowed to seek revenge if the government fails to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the brutal killings. The victims, who were traveling from Port Harcourt in Rivers State to Kano for the Sallah celebration, were accused
