By Seun Opejobi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he’s having sleepless nights over the need to execute projects in the capital city and satellite towns. Wike disclosed that the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, and former FCT Senator, Philip Aduda, have been on his neck on the need to carry out developmental projects across the capital city and its satellite towns. The minister spoke on Wednesday during the flag-off of the reconstruction and dualisation of Karu Road, from Karu Interchange to Customs Clinic Junction, and other Karu township…
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by Faith Yahaya, Abuja The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said 58 passengers have been rescued and over 30 dead in the recent boat mishap at Gausawa community in Borgu LGA of Niger State. The Director General of (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, directed the Agency’s Minna Operations Office on site to intensify the ongoing rescue efforts. According to a statement by NEMA spokesman, Manzo Ezekiel, witnesses at the scene of the incident revealed that about 90 persons were onboard the ill-fated vessel. The boat mishap which occurred on 2nd September is reported to have been caused by overloading. The…
by Osagie Otabor, Benin Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the 2015 general elections which he lost to late former President Muhammadu Buhari were full of betrayals. Jonathan said Nigeria’s political atmosphere was full of betrayals and lies. He spoke in Benin City at the 70th birthday ceremony of his former Chief of Staff and former Edo Deputy Governor Chief Mike Ogiadomhe. The former President named Ogiadomhe as an ally he could trust at all times. “I became president , then post presidency, one of the few friends that can give up their necks for me is Mike. You…
By Daniel Ayantoye The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer. This was according to a statement by the outgoing FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday. Adejobi described Hundeyin as a well-qualified officer with solid academic and professional credentials. “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). “CSP Hundeyin holds a BA (Hons) in English Language from Lagos State University and an MSc in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from…
by Niyi Akinnaso When last did the Governor of your state call a press conference to give an account of the situation of the state, beyond occasional appearances, for example, to address the insecurity situation or launch a project? Has your Governor ever disclosed how much money came into the state treasury from Federal allocations and Internally Generated Revenue the previous month, quarter, or year? In short, how accountable has your state Governor been to the people he was elected to serve? There are many factors responsible for the Governors’ lack of accountability. First, there is no standardised system of…
By BushRadio A Nigerian migrant rescued from Libya, Mercy Olugbenga, has recounted the harrowing ordeal she endured, revealing how she was locked away for months while nurses routinely drained her blood to treat her employer’s ailing mother. Speaking on Arise TV’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Mercy shared how her struggles began at age 20 after she dropped out of school to support her sick mother, who suffered from kidney disease. Desperate to raise money, she sold family property and was lured to Libya with promises of a better life. “I thought I was going to work and earn money for…
It’s not just in your head — there are real psychological, emotional, and biological reasons why women often feel deeply connected to a man after sex. Here’s the breakdown: 🧠 1. Hormones Hit Differently During and after sex, women release high levels of oxytocin — the “bonding hormone.” It increases trust, emotional closeness, and the desire to stay connected. Meanwhile, men release more dopamine, which is about reward and satisfaction — not always emotional attachment. 🫂 2. Sex Feels Like Intimacy, Not Just a Physical Act For many women, sex is tied to emotional vulnerability. Letting someone that close often…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Delta State Government has called on eligible indigenes of the state to take advantage of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34/2025 enlistment exercise, describing it as a golden opportunity for graduates and professionals to serve the nation while advancing their careers. According to a government announcement issued through the Bureau for Orientation and Communications, the online application process will run from August 27 to October 7, 2025 via the official portal: www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng. The DSSC scheme provides an avenue for qualified Nigerian graduates and post-graduates—male and female—to enlist as…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The University of Benin Alumni Association has appealed to the Federal Government to take swift and decisive action on key national issues affecting education, infrastructure, and security. Rising from its 102nd Council Meeting held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, the Association warned that failure to resolve lingering disputes with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) could trigger another round of strikes in tertiary institutions, with devastating consequences for students and Nigeria’s human capital development. In a communique issued at the end of the meeting, the alumni body also urged…
Igbanke community in Edo state has again affirmed desire to be part of the proposed Anioma state and noted that the decision was based on their lawful and constitutional rights. The position of Igbanke people was made known in an open letter by a forum of Igbanke sons and daughters called Akiko Uwa Social Cultural Initiative of Igbanke, addressed to the speaker, House of Representatives, rejecting a petition written by a group, Aiguobasinmwin Movement (AM) against Senator Ned Nwoko on the Anioma state agitation. In the letter dated 2nd September 2025, released on behalf of the Igbanke community, the…