Itsekiri group petitions INEC over ‘biased’ Warri Ward delineation
Itsekiri National Development Initiative, INDI, has written to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, over the Ward delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency, saying it lacks transparency. INDI, which petitioned the officials handling the delineation exercise, faulted the report from the fieldwork released by INEC in Asaba last week. […]
Reverse Fubara’s suspension, US Law Institute tells Tinubu
The United States-based Institute of Law Research and Development, ILAWDUN, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, warning that failure to do so could irreparably damage his legacy.
Tariff: US, China bicker as Trump threatens Beijing with 50% extra
United States of America President, Donald Trump, has threatened to impose additional 50 per cent tariff on Beijing if it does not withdraw its 34 per cent retaliatory tariffs on Washington.
Atedo Peterside chairs Vanguard Personality of the Year Award
Soulful Nigerian singer, Johnny Drille, and dynamic live band performer, Laolu Gbenjo, have expressed excitement ahead of their performances at the 13th edition of Vanguard Personality of the Year Award.
Armed thugs invade Lagos Labour Party secretariat, cart away valuables, millions in cash
Suspected armed thugs allegedly stormed the Labour Party (LP) Secretariat in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, on Monday, looting valuables and carting away millions of naira in cash.
Lagos NURTW chairman, Tafa Sego, escapes assassination attempt
…Police launch investigation into the incident By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Mustapha Adekunle—popularly known as Sego—narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Saturday, April 5, 2025, after six armed men stormed his residence in Surulere, Lagos. Fortunately, Sego was not at home […]
Customs hand over 659 units of illicit drugs worth N18m to NDLEA in C’River
The Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has handed over 659 units of illicit drugs estimated at N18 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Cross River State.
Credit Direct unveils innovative digital finance solutions
By Babajide Komolafe Credit Direct, a prominent Nigerian financial services company has announced its transformation from lending to a comprehensive digital finance company with the launch of several innovative fintech products. At its “This is Credit Direct” product demo event in Lagos on March 29, the company unveiled digital offerings targeting retail investments, payments for individuals […]
Vanguard Economic Discourse holds tomorrow
•As NESG boss calls for policy, resource coordination By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor All arrangements have been concluded to host this year’s Vanguard Economic Discourse tomorrow. The event, themed, “Nigeria’s Economic Outlook 2025: Hardship and Pathways to Sustainable Recovery”, will hold at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting at 9am. Already, a number of seasoned […]
Rivers Emergency Rule: IYC scribe criticises Lokpobiri’s comments
The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Maobuye Nangi Obu, has expressed disappointment over recent remarks by the council’s president, Jonathan Lokpobiri, concerning the political situation in Rivers State.
LP crisis: Abure, Peter Obi/Otti summon separate NEC meetings
The crisis in the Labour Party, LP, took a turn for the worse yesterday as the two feuding parties in the leadership tussle summoned separate National Executive Council, NEC, meetings to deliberate on the way forward after the Supreme Court judgement.
