Category: News
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CASHEW INDUSTRY CRIES OUT: “GIVE US SUPPORT OR LOSE GLOBAL EDGE”
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria is calling on the Federal Government to step in with incentives to revive Nigeria’s struggling cashew value chain. Its president, Joseph Ajanaku, says high production, storage, and processing costs are squeezing farmers and processors making it hard to compete globally. Top of the wishlist: low-interest loans (3–5%) for processors,…
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POLICE ALERT: POS OPERATORS TARGETED IN MULTI-MILLION NAIRA FRAUD
The Kwara State Police Command has warned POS operators to stay alert as fraud syndicates step up schemes involving huge cash transfers. According to police, scammers approach agents with requests to process millions—offering small commissions to make it look legit. But behind the scenes, the transactions are tied to organised financial crimes. The danger? Many…
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POLICE CRACK CULT ROBBERY GANG IN ILORIN, GUN RECOVERED
The Kwara State Police Command has busted a cult-linked robbery ring in Ilorin, arresting two suspects and recovering a firearm. The suspects—Abdulazeez Isiaq aka “Pumpin” and Rilwan Mohammed—were picked up after a robbery at Kabba Kajola Junction in the Amoyo area. Police say victims were dragged into an uncompleted building used as a hideout, threatened,…
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EDO GOVT DISOWNS AIDE OVER THREATS TO OPPOSITION
The Edo Government has distanced itself from a viral video where an aide to Gov. Monday Okpebholo, Emmanuel Eghogho, allegedly threatened opposition figures, including Peter Obi. Commissioner for Information, Kassim Afegbua, said the comments are personal and do not reflect government policy, stressing that the administration rejects political intimidation. He added that Edo remains focused…
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NNPP SETS MAY 26 PRIMARIES, PUSHES CONSENSUS MODEL AHEAD OF 2027
The New Nigeria People’s Party has fixed May 26 for its primaries across all elective positions—from state assemblies to the presidency. According to spokesman Ladipo Johnson, the party will adopt a consensus approach nationwide, aiming to avoid internal clashes as it prepares for the big race. The date has already been communicated to Independent National…
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EDO OVERHAUL: OKPEBHOLO SCRAPS LANDS MINISTRY, APPOINTS EDOGIS BOSS
Gov. Monday Okpebholo has named Innocent Bello as Managing Director of EdoGIS—and scrapped the Ministry of Lands in a sweeping reform. The move shifts all land matters to a single digital platform under EdoGIS, aimed at faster service, better transparency, and less room for fraud. The appointment is now before the State Assembly for screening,…
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2027: OPPOSITION ALLIANCE WILL FAIL WITHOUT SACRIFICE — PEARSE
A PDP chieftain, Adetokunbo Pearse, says the opposition’s plan to field a single candidate in 2027 sounds good but will only work if egos are parked. Speaking after talks involving the Peoples Democratic Party and African Democratic Congress, Pearse stressed that unity, discipline and compromise are non-negotiable. He warned that past alliances—like the 2019 coalition—collapsed…
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APC HEAVYWEIGHTS STORM EKITI AS OYEBANJI KICKS OFF RE-ELECTION BID.
The All Progressives Congress rolled out its big guns in Ado-Ekiti as Gov. Biodun Oyebanji officially launched his re-election campaign. Leading the charge were power players like Uba Sani, Hope Uzodinma, Usman Ododo and Lucky Aiyedatiwa—a clear show of force ahead of the June 20 governorship poll. Oyebanji, rallying supporters, pointed to gains in infrastructure,…
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FIX SECURITY, FIX INVESTMENT: EXPERT URGES EDO TO ACT FAST
A Germany-based security expert, Godwin Ogbebor, is calling on the Edo State Government to step up security to attract investment and protect lives. Speaking in Benin City, Ogbebor said many indigenes abroad are hesitant to invest back home due to rising insecurity. Through his Food, Education, Shelter and Security Foundation, he has proposed a community-based…
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JOB SCAM TURNS KIDNAP TRAP: POLICE RESCUE VICTIM, ARREST SUSPECT IN ENUGU
The Enugu State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim and arrested a 27-year-old suspect linked to a job scam-turned-kidnap syndicate. Police say victims were lured online with fake job offers, then directed to meet in Eke Obinagu, Emene before being taken to a hideout in Akpuoga Nike, where they were held and forced to…
