By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA — A female broadcast journalist, working at Ogun State Television, OGTV, in Abeokuta, Mrs Bukola Agbakaizu, on Monday slumped and died while preparing for afternoon shift duty at the state-owned television station. Agbakaizu’s death was confirmed by the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, Mr Bunmi Adigun.Agbakaizu, […]

While states in the country may have different stories to tell about the profiles of their infrastructure developments, they certainly share common tales of suffering, tears and sorrow with regards to the frequent tragedies on highways located in their areas, as well as insecurity across the country.

…Urges FG to recalibrate its security architecture By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—RESEARCH experts from Nextier SPD have reported that over 100 military personnel and 200 civilians were killed by Boko Haram insurgents in Nigeria within five weeks. The experts also said between November 2024 and April 2025, more than 252 attacks were recorded, with January 2025 […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Barrister Njoku Jude Njoku, a UK-based human rights lawyer, has accused the federal government of violating local and international laws in the extradition and trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, Njoku warned the case threatens Nigeria’s democracy […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Fred Ajudua, a Lagos-based socialite and businessman, in connection with an alleged $1.43 million fraud. The arrest took place in Abuja, yesterday, following a Supreme Court order issued on May 5, 2025, which revoked his bail and directed that he be […]

…Tension as herdsman dies in clash with vigilance group By Dayo Johnson Akure —THE abductors of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi, have reportedly demanded a N100 million ransom for his release. Family source said the victim, who is a ward chairman in Ose Local Government Area of […]

The Anambra State Police Command has said that it would protect residents going about their normal businesses, without any fear of humiliation, on May 30, 2025, a day the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has declared a sit-at-home.

By Godwin Oritse The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated his firm commitment to the comprehensive and expedited implementation of the recently approved National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy. He urged the top management of the Ministry and its agencies to demonstrate renewed dedication to effective leadership, enhanced inter-agency […]

By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA —DELTA State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered the refund of N500,000 collected at the Oghara Division for the bail of a professional builder, Mr Henry Umukoro and his colleague, Mr Godfrey Jonah. He also ordered the immediate release of the two citizens who were arrested and detained at […]

By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT— No fewer than six people have lost their lives at Eliozu area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, when a car skidded off the road and crashed into passersby on the walkway. The tragic incident happened Monday. It was gathered that the car was on high-speed when the […]

ASABA—Niger Delta and Ijaw nation leader, Pa Edwin Clark was buried yesterday at his home town of Kiagbado in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, South-South Nigeria. In his farewell message to the departed elder statesman, the Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Oghenesivbe, described him as a man […]

Subject matter experts in the various fields of endeavour have enlisted in the forth-coming Vanguard Newspaper’s conference hall to brain-storm on the mid-term scorecard of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. The issues on the table for discussion will cut across the economy, politics, law and order, security, wellbeing of the citizenry, healthcare, education, infrastructure, amongst […]

The House of Representatives, yesterday, rejected a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of its powers to register and regulate political parties.

T the peak of the three-year siege of the South- East region by the so-called unknown gunmen who unleashed terror on the people of the region, many communities, particularly in Anambra and Imo states were deserted by residents who fled the communities and abandoned their homes.

…… Urges for immediate payment of death benefits to families of fallen heroes By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Following stive resistance and resilience of frontline troops, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), local hunters and vigilantes who repelled Boko Haram attacks in Izge and Yamtake communities of Gwoza local government area of Borno state, Sentor Mohammed Ali […]