Edo Police rescue abducted 14-month-old baby
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued a 14-month-old baby, Grace Osamagbe, who was abducted by her nanny, Rejoice Chukwu, in April. Commissioner of Police Umoru Ozigi told newsmen on Saturday in Benin, that the Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Unit arrested Chukwu, 24, and her boyfriend, Destiny Uchechukwu, 28, in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom. […]
Ondo Election: SDP guber candidate casts vote, states expectations
Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) says he expects nothing short of a credible election in the ongoing governorship poll in Ondo state. Akingboye made the remark on Saturday after casting his vote at exactly 9:00 a.m. at Unit 10, Ward 2, Okitipupa area, Ondo state. He, therefore, tasked the […]
AFCONQ: Nwabali to miss Rwanda clash after father’s death
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has excused first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from Monday’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda due to the loss of his father.
Akwa Ibom: 132-KV Aba-Itu transmission line fault responsible for outage – Accugas
Accugas Limited, a subsidiary of Savannah Energy PLC, has attributed the power outage experienced in Akwa Ibom State, to the fault in the 132-KV Aba-Itu transmission line.
Wike won’t be distracted by scammers, hustlers masquerading as activists – Olayinka
Following pockets of criticisms regarding the ongoing clearance of illegal structures in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that the Minister will not give attention to “professional scammers and hustlers” masquerading as activists.
Ondo: SDP guber candidate casts vote, states expectations
Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, Governorship Candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) says he expects nothing short of credible election in the ongoing governorship poll in Ondo state. Akingboye made the remark on Saturday after casting his vote at exactly 9:00 a.m. at Unit 10, Ward 2, Okitipupa area, Ondo state He, therefore, tasked the Independent National […]
Ondo Election: Deputy governor, Adelami casts his vote, urges voters to turnout
Ondo state deputy governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, has Just voted at his Igboroko 2, Ward 3 Unit 16 in Owo local government area.
Wike not available to scammers, hustler masquerading as activists – Olayinka
By Idowu Bankole Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that the Minister will not give attention to “professional scammers and hustlers” who are masquerading as activists. In a statement sent to Vanguard on Saturday, the Spokesperson to the […]
US plane hit by gunfire on Dallas runway
A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by gunfire while taking off from an airport in the US city of Dallas on Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. “While taxiing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport, Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was reportedly struck by gunfire near the cockpit,” a statement on the FAA’s website said. […]
Ondo election: I’m satisfied with the process – Aiyedatiwa
Aiyedatiwa also addressed concerns over accessibility for voters, urging that all eligible voters be granted a fair opportunity to exercise their democratic rights.
About N2bn litres of petrol imported into Nigeria in 42 days
NNPC Limited and oil marketers imported 1.5 million metric tonnes (mts) of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or two billion litres in 42 days, documents on fuel importations have indicated.
Firstbank: Adeduntant’s giant footprints by Femi Adesina
Dr Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan; FCIB, FCA, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank for nine years, was being given a befitting send off by the 130 years old financial institution.
Ondo Election: Thugs have invaded Idanre, says Akingbaso, PDP deputy governorship candidate
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr. Festus Akingbaso, has raised concerns about an influx of thugs in Idanre Local Government Area during the ongoing governorship election.
Ondo Election: 85-year-old voter expresses satisfaction with early arrival of materials
An 85-year-old voter, Joseph Awuyo, has commended the early arrival of voting materials at Unit 3, Post Office, Ward 14, Oba Akoko, in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State during the ongoing governorship election.
Rehabs: Lagos to shut Marine Bridge for 3 months
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to divert traffic away from the lane outbound Apapa on the Marine Bridge from Monday, November 18, 2024 to Tuesday, February 25, 2025 for repairs of asphalt section.
Leadership crisis: Obasanjo demands action to rescue Nigeria’s future
Obasanjo expressed concern over the country’s economic decline, highlighting how Nigeria’s GDP had dropped from $510 billion in 2014 to $199 billion in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund. Contrasting this with his administration’s achievements, he noted that Nigeria’s GDP growth averaged 6.59% during his tenure, peaking at 15.3% in 2002.
