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Anglican Church Suspends Archbishop Over Alleged Misappropriation Of N2 billion By Editor  Following the ongoing investigations into allegations and recent questionable developments in the Anglican Communion, Awka Diocese, Province of the Niger, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry C. Ndukuba, has directed the Archbishop of the Diocese Most Rev. Alexander C. Ibezim, to proceed on six months’ leave with immediate effect. This was contained in a letter dated Tuesday, October 13, 2026, which also had in it the appointment of the Bishop of the Diocese of Aguata, the Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor, as Supervising Bishop of the Diocese of Awka and Coordinating Bishop of the Province of the Niger in the course of Ibezim’s absence. The letter, addressed to Ibezim, stated that the decision followed recent developments in the Diocese of Awka, where the archbishop had been at the centre of various allegations and events which had raised concerns abou...

Governor Okpebholo Visits Fuel Tanker Explosion Victims at UBTH Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, accompanied by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Edo State Deputy Governor,  and other officials, on Friday, October 16th, 2026, visited severe burn victims of a recent fuel tanker explosion receiving care at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).  During the visit, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu briefed the delegation on the medical care being provided to the remaining survivors out of the eleven initially admitted.  Governor Okpebholo expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, offered condolences to the affected families, and highlighted his administration's commitment to the citizens' welfare.

Police Apprehend 95 Suspected Cultists, Recover Five Firearms, 12 live cartridges In Delta Operations By Editor  The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas. The arrests were made on Thursday, October 15, in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe local government areas as part of efforts to curb cultism and related violent crimes.Find Legal Aid The command disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 16, by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe. “In compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, to intensify intelligence-led operations against cultism and related violent crimes, operatives of the Command have arrested ninety-five (95) suspected cultists and recovered five (5) firearms, comprising two (2) pump-action guns,...

Governor Okpebholo Vows To Rebuild Burnt Oluku Market, Support Victims ...E xpresses  Sadness Over The incident Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has promised to rebuild Oluku Market, which was destroyed by fire, and support traders who lost their shops and goods in the incident. He gave the assurance on Friday after inspecting the damage at the market, located along the Benin-Lagos Road in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state. The governor expressed sadness over the incident, saying the disaster could have been avoided. He assured the traders that his administration would not abandon them. He said the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, had expressed sympathy with the victims and the families of those who lost their lives. “I spoke to the First Lady this morning, and she expressed her sadness over what happened yesterday,” he said. Governor Okpebholo urged residents to stay away from scenes of fire disasters involving...

Wike, Uzodimma Fracas Deepens Over Rainbow Coalition By Editor  The Fracas between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, appears to be far from over. This followed  a video trending  online Wednesday during the launch of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, Wike was seen greeting President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries but appeared to snub Uzodimma, who chairs the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governors’ Forum. The development comes amid reports of a fallout between both politicians after APC governors led by Uzodimma distanced themselves from the Rainbow Coalition, a political group formed by the FCT Minister ahead of the 2027 elections. While Uzodimma and some governors have reportedly opposed the coalition, others have identified with it, insisting its main focus is the re-election bid of President Tinubu.

Oluremi Tinubu inaugurates 50 CNG buses, launches economic empowerment in Edo The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday in Benin inaugurated 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and launched a N1 billion economic empowerment programme for 5,000 beneficiaries in Edo. The First Lady, who performed the inauguration and launched the empowerment programme, said both initiatives of Gov. Monday Okpebholo demonstrated his love for the people of Edo. Tinubu said the initiatives would improve transportation, strengthen small businesses and promote economic opportunities for women, youths and vulnerable groups in the state. “I am glad to be in Edo today after quite a long time for the commissioning of 50 compressed natural gas buses for the benefit of the people,” she said. She commended the Edo Government for introducing the initiatives, describing them as important steps towards improving livelihoods and supporting economic growth. She said the state government was empowerin...