After 30-yrs neglect, Atan-Ado-Odo road gets FG nod
By Henry Ojelu Relief and excitement swept through Ogun West Senatorial District as the Federal Government approved the reconstruction of the long-abandoned Atan-Alapoti-Ado-Odo-Ikoga Road, ending over three decades of neglect. The 16-kilometre road, which cuts across more than 20 communities in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, was recently approved for reconstruction at the cost of N37 […]
FCTA to demolish over 10 buildings on green areas, waterways
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA on Thursday said it will, in the next 48 hours, bring down over 10 buildings in an estate in the Wumba area of the territory for building on green areas and waterways.
Tinubu urges enforcement of child protection laws
He added that a National Child Protection Database and a Child Well-being Index had been created to monitor government progress and promote accountability.
Military neutralizes kidnap kingpin ‘Onowu’, arrests gunrunner Buhari Umar – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday announced that military forces have successfully neutralized Nkwachi Eze, also known as Onowu, a notorious kidnapping kingpin who had been on the military’s wanted list.
Meet Mmesoma Okonkwo, teenager who emerged worldwide best in English Cambridge exam
In 2023, Mmesoma Okonkwo received the British Council Outstanding Cambridge Learner’s Award (Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education Top in the World 2022) after recording the highest score in English as a Second Language in the Cambridge IGCSE examination.
Reps express worry over absence of CNG centres in Northern region
“The House is aware that vehicles powered by CNG experience less wear and tear on critical components such as spark plugs and exhaust systems.”
Tension in Imo: Gunmen set over six vehicles ablaze, kidnap commuters
Tension gripped communities in Imo State on Thursday as unidentified gunmen set ablaze over six trucks, buses, and private vehicles along the Owerri-Okigwe Road.
‘Na our papa be dis’ – Anambra youths hail Tinubu
While Tinubu was about rounding off his speech, some young persons began chanting in Pidgin English that he was their father, an allusion to the president as father of the nation.
Ozigbo hails Tinubu’s visit to Anambra, labels Soludo’s projects film tricks
During President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Anambra State on Thursday to commission key state projects, leading businessman and 2025 governorship contender Valentine Ozigbo launched a fierce critique of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s tenure.
APGA adopts Tinubu for 2027 presidential election
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State announced on Thursday that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially adopted President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Tinubu conferred with chieftaincy title ‘Dike si-mba Anambra’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been honored with the chieftaincy title of Dike si-mba Anambra in Anambra State.
Troops kill wanted terrorist, Onowu, scores of others — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of the Nigerian military have eliminated some key wanted terrorists, including one Nkwachi Eze, otherwise known as ‘Onowu’ in the month of April. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known while briefing newsmen on activities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. Kangye […]
PenCom urges Lagos govt to extend pension increase to retirees
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to broaden the scope of periodic pension increases, applied to retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). PenCom is advocating for this benefit to be extended to pensioners enrolled in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) within the state. The Director-General of PenCom, […]
Hoodlums block Owerri-Okigwe highway, burn over 35 vehicles
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI – Scores of hoodlums yesterday blocked the ever-busy Owerri-Okigwe federal highway and burnt 30 vehicles using the road, when they struck. An indigene of Ihube, Okigwe local council of the state, who identified himself as Okechukwu (surname withheld), told Vanguard on phone, that “the situation in the area is terrible”. His […]
Akpabio to Peter Obi: Resolve issues in your small party before aspiring to be president
“If you can’t resolve the crisis in your Labour Party, how can you solve the crisis of Boko Haram or other major national issues?”
Aiyedatiwa urges intending pilgrims to pray against insecurity
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged intending pilgrims of the 2025 Hajj to pray against insecurity in the state, and country at large. Aiyedatiwa said this on Thursday in Akure while bidding farewell to the 735 intending pilgrims to perform 2025 Hajj.The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special […]
