‘Call me criminal, but I’ll keep fighting for black people’ – Malema tells Musk
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has fired back at South African-born US billionaire Elon Musk, telling him that he doesn't care about sanctions after Musk called for him to be declared an international criminal.
Another gas explosion in Niger State: Buildings, vehicles, bags of foodstuffs destroyed
A gas explosion occurred late Saturday night in Sabon Wuse, Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State, causing significant destruction to buildings, vehicles, and food storage facilities.
Why I can never leave PDP- Bode George
Elder statesman and member of the Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party, Chief Bode George says he can never leave the party for any other one, no matter the challenges in the party. Bode George spoke in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. George said the present problems in the party would […]
Nigeria’s economy doomed without local production — Masari
Former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari has warned that Nigeria’s economic progress will remain stunted if the country continues to rely heavily on imports.
Police recovers 125 stolen manholes in Abuja, intensifies crackdown on vandalism
The FCT Police Command has recovered an additional ten (10) stolen manhole covers, bringing the total number of retrieved covers to 125 from vandals stealing critical government infrastructure in the last one week.
3000 employees to lose their jobs as Meta initiates layoffs across Africa, Europe
Meta is set to lay off about 3,000 employees, starting February 10, according to an internal memo from Janelle Gale, VP of Human Resources.
Local firms built state secretariat for half foreign coy’s budget – Kebbi govt
Kebbi State government has given insight into how two local contractors built the state secretariat complex
Adebayo Raphael appointed Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Adeyanju steps down
The Concerned Nigerians for the Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law has announced the appointment of renowned human rights activist and pro-democracy advocate, Adebayo Raphael, as its new convener.
Police ASP commits suicide in Niger
An Assistant Superintendent of Police in Niger State, Shafi’u Bawa, has committed suicide on Saturday.
Tributes flow as Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze laid to rest in Enugu
It was a weekend of heartfelt tributes at Obodongwu Ozom, Aguobu Owa, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as the remains of Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze, mother of Saturday Vanguard Editor, Onochie Anibeze, were laid to rest.
Oba of Benin issues guidelines for mum’s funeral 49 years after death
49 years after her demise, the Oba of Benin, His Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Sunday released the programme of activities for the funeral rites of his mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare, II, who died 49 years ago.
Saudi Arabia restricts multiple-entry visas for Nigeria, 13 other countries
Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations that will impact travelers from 14 countries, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days with no option for extension.
Saraki raises concern over Customs’ 4% FOB levy
Bukola Saraki, former senate president, has raised concerns over the implementation of the 4 percent free-on-board (FOB) levy the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently introduced.
Your fee is N10 million – Celebrities charge millions for appearing at parties
Nigerians have been dubbed some of the happiest people in the world.This is supported by a World Happiness Report released in March last year, which put Nigeria in 102nd position in the world.
Soldiers neutralize over 50 terrorists, declare ‘No Mercy’ in fierce Zamfara offensive
Troops of Operation Fansan Yan Bindiga have achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in Zamfara State, neutralizing over 50 terrorists and inflicting severe injuries on at least 25 others, including high-profile commanders loyal to Bello Turji and Sani Mai Nasara (Sani Black).
Two drug kingpins excrete 125 wraps of heroin at Lagos, Port Harcourt airports
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by two drug kingpins to smuggle consignments of heroin into Nigeria through the Port Harcourt International Airport and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA).
