Kidnappers accept jollof rice, drinks as ransom in Edo, Delta
"3 school bags, 2 crossing bags, TM (200 mg) 20 sachets of milk, 10 plates of jollof rice, turkey meat, sachet milk, soap, 2 two rubber sandals (size 43 and 41)"
Judge orders Trump to admit 12,000 refugees into US
The order clarifies the limits imposed by an appeals court ruling which allowed the Trump administration to suspend the refugee admissions system
Nigerian newspapers review: North alone can’t decide 2027 presidency – Tanko Yakassai, ACF
In today’s Nigerian newspapers’ review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) saying the North alone cannot determine who emerges president of the country in 2027.
Government deposits with CBN rises 46% to N24.9 trn
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Government deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, grew by 46.9 percent year-on-year, YoY, to N24.9 trillion in 2024 from N16.94 trillion in 2023. This is contained in the recently released Financial Statement of the CBN. The growth in government deposits reflects the increase in money supply during the review period. Data […]
UCL: Arsenal must ‘stick together’ in PSG showdown – Odegaard
Arsenal, who have never won the Champions League, are on the brink of becoming PSG’s latest English scalp this season after a disappointing first leg that could have ended in a heavier defeat.
UN lauds FCT’s multisectoral approach to ending SGBV
The United Nations has commended the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for its multisectoral approach to ending all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Dr Najat M’jid, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence against Children, gave the commendation in Abuja on Tuesday, when she visited the Awyetu Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). […]
CSOs demand explanation of N234bn police uniform contract, barracks renovation, others
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has filed a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Nigeria Police Force, demanding full disclosure on the controversial N234 billion contracts including N6 billion for the procurement of police uniforms, renovation of police barracks allegedly awarded under questionable circumstances by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Anti-Tinubu coalition: North alone can’t decide 2027 presidency — Tanko Yakassai, ACF
AS the anti-Tinubu coalition, headed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, gathers momentum in the North, elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, has said the North alone cannot determine who emerges as president in 2027.
VDM to be released today, faces multiple charges in court Thursday
Activist and social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, will be released today, a source has told Vanguard.
Naira appreciates to N1,600/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan THE naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 600 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,610 per dollar last weekend. Similarly, the Naira recorded slight appreciation to N1,605 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN showed that the exchange rate for the […]
Fresh concerns over budget 2025 as oil price drops to $59 per barrel
THERE were increased concerns over the implementation of Nigeria’s 2025 budget, weekend, as oil price dropped further to $59 per barrel from more than $70 per barrel, the lowest this year.
Police arrest killers of Diri’s in-law, monarch in Bayelsa
…Say suspected vandal of Tebedaba-Brass trunkline in custody By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa—The police in Bayelsa State have arrested killers of 50-year-old Odeinyefa Ogbolosingha, in-law to Governor Douye Diri and two others, the Paramount Ruler of the Kalaba Community and Chairman of the Community Development Committee, CDC, HRH Kolibo Amabelimo and Samuel Oburo in Kalaba community […]
NANS lauds presidential aide, Yusuf, for scholarship initiative
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), through its National Public Relations Officer, Comr. Adeyemi Samson Ajasa, has commended the Personal Assistant, Special Duties to President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Kamorudeen Yusuf, for awarding N10 million scholarship to some students.
Why Taraba is emerging as a prime destination for local and foreign investors – Jalingo
The Taraba State Government has highlighted the state’s unique advantages in agriculture, mining, and its young, dynamic population as key factors driving both local and foreign investors to choose Taraba over other states in Nigeria.
Osinbajo to deliver keynote at NBA Yenagoa Law Week
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Former Vice President Professor President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, is expected to deliver the keynote at the plenary of the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association ,NBA, Yenagoa Branch, Bayelsa State on May 16. Addressing a press conference in Yenagoa on Monday on programmes of activities lined up for the Law […]
Ezeilo proposes strategies for effective delivery of police duty solicitors scheme
Professor Joy Ezeilo, SAN, Deputy Chairperson of the African Women’s Leadership Network (AWLN) Nigerian chapter and founder of Women Aid Collective (WACOL), has outlined actionable strategies to enhance the delivery of the Police Duty Solicitors Scheme (PDSS).
