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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed all commissioners and political appointees in his cabinet to either defect with him to the All Progressives Congress, APC, or resign from their positions. The directive was reportedly issued during an ongoing State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting on Thursday, where the governor openly confirmed his decision to leave the People’s Democratic …

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, marking a sharp escalation in the battle over the Ivy League school’s autonomy in the face of the administration’s policy demands. A sculler rows down the Charles River near Harvard University on April 15, 2025, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Charles Krupa/AP “Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students …

The EFF in a release on Thursday also criticised South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, for what they described as a “disgraceful outing” alongside Trump during their recent joint press briefing. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have vowed never to bow or succumb to the imperialism embodied by United States President, Donald Trump.  The EFF in a release on Thursday also …

CNN — Two staff members at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, were killed Wednesday night near the Capital Jewish Museum, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said. “Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC,” Noem said in a post on X. “We are actively investigating and working to get more information …

By Eben Enasco Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor, has denied the allegations that he and one Evans Obasuyi Osazee collected N60 million from the deposed Ohen of Okhoromi community to suppress a press statement from appearing in public space. Irabor, who made the denial, in a statement issued and made available to newsmen on Wednesday described …

By Idahosa Musa Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly (EDHA), Maria Oligbi-Edeko, on Monday resigned her position from the House. In her place, the All Progressives Congress (APC) member representing Orhionmwon East in the EDHA, Osamwonyi Atu, emerged the new Deputy Speaker of the House  following a vote. Oligbi-Edoko, who was elected on the platform of the People’s …

By Idahosa Musa Tragedy struck on Monday as unknown suspected gunmen invaded a home, killed a woman and abducted her husband in Ubuneke-Ivbiaro Community, Owan East Local Government Area in Edo State Alltimepost.com gathered the gunmen allegedly invaded the deceased’s home at about 8:pm, shot her to death and whisked away her husband, who was later identified as Arimazoya Abona. …

By Idahosa Musa Youths in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State, on Wednesday, took to the streets, accusing the State Government of alleged abandonment and insensitivity to their plights in the area of infrastructural development and security of lives and property. They maintained that despite contributing meaningfully to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Edo, the state government has …

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has raised alarm over the presence of informants and collaborators aiding insurgents from within the Nigerian armed forces, political class, and local communities. “We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, within the politicians, and within the communities. What we shall do is to strengthen our intelligence and to deal with …

He said this while speaking to journalists during a stakeholders’ meeting to address the challenges faced in the conduct of the 2025 UTME in Abuja. The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, Ishaq Oloyede, has rejected allegations of bias or ethnic favouritism in the handling of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. He said this while …