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The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under whatever guise in the State. The governor also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.). According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the Edo State government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, the action of the governor follows information of the General Public that after a review of the preliminary report of the unfortunate incident at Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State on Thursday involving the gruesome killing of some travelers.…

Josh Maja could miss the rest of the season as coach Tony Mowbray has revealed that the Super Eagles striker is yet to recover from his ‘lower leg’ injury, Soccernet.ng reports. Maja has been out of action since the start of January when he suffered a lower leg injury. Before his injury, he was in top form, registering 12 goals and two assists in 26 appearances. Due to his injury, he had to undergo surgery As  the time of the injury and that has kept him out of action from West Brom’s last 14 games across all competitions. At the…

At least nine people lost their lives in a fatal road crash on Sunday morning along the Malumfashi-Kafur Road in Katsina State. The Katsina State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the accident, describing it as a lone accident involving a Hummer bus carrying 20 passengers. Ma’aji said, “Nine passengers died on the spot, while 11 others sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.” Preliminary investigations attributed the crash to “speeding and loss of control.” The FRSC commander urged motorists to exercise caution, warning against speeding, overloading, and reckless…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe As experts push for the uptake of family planning services to regulate the country’s explosive population growth, some Nigerian men have vowed not to embrace vasectomy, a form of male birth control method. Findings by PUNCH Healthwise showed that these men are worried a lot about whether their testosterone levels and libido would drop while some are particularly worried that they could suffer from erectile dysfunction after undergoing vasectomy. According to MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices, a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care services across communities, vasectomy also called male sterilisation, is a safe and effective permanent…

Photo credit: onosariyo/Instagram Gospel singer Onos Ariyo has released a new song and visuals titled “Adoration.” It is a song of worship, giving honour and praise to God. “Our knees are bowed, our hands are raised. We give our all to you.” The lyrics reflect total surrender, acknowledging God’s grace and faithfulness. Onos offers thanksgiving and adoration, celebrating the One who changes stories and deserves all honour. Watch “Adoration” below.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has warned motorists against carrying inflammable substances, such as gas, that may ignite fire explosions during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Mr Wasiu Ogunmefun, the Ota Unit Commander of FRSC, issued the warning while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ota, Ogun. He emphasised that the warning was necessary to promote safety during the festival. He explained that the primary goal of the warning was to reduce the risk of fire and explosions on the road, which could lead to loss of lives and property. Ogunmefun also advised…

French Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse FC have initiated discussions with Super Eagles winger Henry Onyekuru over a possible summer move, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Monaco and Everton man, having played just four matches so far this season—partly due to injury—seeks more playing time away from Al Fayha. According to sources close to the player, the 27-year-old is on Toulouse’s radar ahead of the next transfer window, with both parties, per Africa Foot,  exploring the conditions for a free transfer. Henry Onyekuru, Adana Demirspor Onyekuru’s contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Fayha is set to expire at the end of the…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has urged Nigerians to embrace the virtues of tolerance, understanding, and good neighbourliness as foundational qualities for transforming the nation and fostering unity. In his Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslims pn Sunday, Oba Owoade also emphasized rededication to both the Creator and the cause of humanity, calling on Nigerians to appreciate the gift of life and cultivate virtues such as tolerance and contentment. According to a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the monarch noted that total submission to Allah’s will symbolizes true obedience, which is the…

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended the ratification of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the National Assembly, saying the decision was taken in national interest. He declared that most of the criticism trailing the action of the National Assembly are politically motivated. The Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, posited that his colleagues ratified the proclamation in spite of public outcries against it in national interest, and not on the basis of partisanship, or pandering to the whims and caprices of the presidency. The National Assembly, had a…

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has defended the National Assembly’s ratification of the emergency rule in Rivers State, insisting that lawmakers acted in line with constitutional provisions and national interest. Speaking at the 29th convocation of Ekiti State University in Ado-Ekiti, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree, Bamidele stated that the legislature followed due process as outlined in Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The event was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jubril Barau, and other key lawmakers, alongside Federal Inland Revenue Service Chairman Dr. Zacch Adedeji and Bank of Industry Governing…