Lagos driver stabs LASTMA official, slits his throat
From impounding his mini-bus in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos, a commercial driver, Ibrahim Yusuf, has allegedly stabbed and slit the throat of Awotola Victor, an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), over enforcement of traffic rules.
Kano veteran actress, Ladin Chima, sets Kannywood ablaze with accusation of exploitation
By Abdulmumin Murtala – Kano A veteran actress in Kano, Ladin Chima, also known as Mama Tambaya, has lamented over the exploitations she faced in her life as an actress in both Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Kannywood, and how she has not been able to buy a residence for herself in her about […]
How attire with lion’s head caused court drama between Justice Nyako, Kanu, Ozekhome, DSS
The Department of State Service, DSS, on Wednesday, explained to the Federal High Court in Abuja, why it stopped the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, from receiving new clothes.
Heavyweight guber aspirants from major parties in Abia on their way to APGA — BoT member
Frontline governorship aspirants from major political parties in Abia State “are on their way to the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA”, according to information available to Vanguard.
Imo insecurity very disturbing — PCRC
The Members of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, on Wednesday described the level of the insecurity situation in Imo state, as very disturbing.
Nigeria vs Ghana: We want enough fans in Abuja stadium — Ahmed Musa
By Emmanuel Okogba Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has enjoined the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to allow enough fans attend the crucial second-leg World Cup play-off against Ghana at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja to cheer the team to victory. Nigeria has the advantage of playing away in the first leg as a result […]
Ekiti 2022: SWAGA disowns Segun Oni
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, ADO-EKITI The South West Agenda for Asiwaju 2023 (SWAGA), Ekiti chapter, has debunked a statement by Segun Oni, a former governor of the state. Segun Oni had claimed that no fewer than four aggrieved governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC), members of a factional group in Ekiti APC, the South […]
Reps probe paper leakages, cancellation of examinations by WAEC
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Worried by reports of incessant leakages of examinations papers and outright cancellation, House of Representatives, Wednesday, resolved to investigate the West African Examinations Council, W.A.E.C to avoid financial wastages. By way of proffering solution to the leakages, the House also urged the Council to establish more rigorous standards for the administration, monitoring, […]
2023: IBB pledges support for Mega Party Movement
Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, (retd), has promised to guide and offer necessary advice to the presidential aspirant of Mega Party Movement, Prince Adewole Adebayo to help him actualize his presidential ambition come 2023 general elections.
Ekiti 2022: Segun Oni joins SDP to contest guber election
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, ADO-EKITI Former governor of Ekiti state, Chief Segun Oni, has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to contest the June 18 governorship election in the state. This new development put to rest the rumour making the round in the state that he had defected to the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Oni […]
Cows, traders feared dead as bandits attack Abia cattle market
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Bandits on Tuesday night attacked the new Abia cattle market in Omuma Uzo, Ukwa West council area. The cattle dealers had relocated to the area following the demolition of the Waterside cattle market along Ikot Ekpene road, Ogbor Hill. Eight persons according to Government, were feared dead during the invasion that reportedly […]
2023: We must strategize for the good of Nigeria, says Abdullahi
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA – The Convener of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof. Ango Abdullahi has disclosed that the country needed good tidings from the 2023 elections, saying that there is a need to strategize. Abdullahi made this disclosure after about a two-hour meeting with former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Tuesday […]
Reps to probe N165bn appropriated for the NCS in 2 years
The House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled plans to investigate the utilisation of the N165 billion appropriated for the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) over the past two years. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion on ‘Urgent national importance on the deplorable state of Inmates and the unwholesome working conditions of officers […]
PMS: Oil Marketers direct members to operate jetties, depots 18 to 24 hours daily
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has directed its members to extend the operations of their jetties, depots, and filling stations to between 18 to 24 hours daily until queues subside across the country. MOMAN’s Chairman, Mr Olumide Adeosun, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos. Adeosun said MOMAN […]
Ebubeagu in Imo: We no longer sleep with our eyes closed — Villagers
The burning of houses belonging to Imo people by suspected members of Ebubeagu security outfit has allegedly continued, with the latest which happened in Umuorobara Okwunakuwa Uvuru in Aboh Mbaise local government area and Umuohuo, Mpam in Ekwerazu, Ahaizu Mbaise local government area all in Imo state.
Breaking: We’ll normalize distribution of PMS, inject 2.1bn liters by month end – NNPC GMD
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Group Managing Director, GMD of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC, Mr. Mele Kyari has said that distribution of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise called petrol will normalize in the weeks ahead. The GMD also said that before the end of the month, about 2.1 billion liters of the product would have […]
