Woman arrested for keeping daughter’s body in freezer for 20 years in Japan
Mori "said it was her daughter", Makiko, who was born in 1975 and would be 49 or 50 years old if alive.
Nigerian newspapers review: What govt can do to end mass migration of doctors – NMA, NARD, AMLSN, others
The newspaper also reported that the Nigerian government has renewed its call for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council.
Flood submerges 5 communities in Kogi
….As state opens 42 IDP camps By Boluwaji Obahopo Lokoja—Executive Secretary of Kogi State Emergency Management Agency, Mouktar Atima, has said floods have completely submerged Ibaji Local Government Area of the state, warning communities along the river bank to immediately relocate to safer grounds. The SEMA boss, who led the Emergency Response and Critical team […]
At UNGA, NPA commits to a digitally-driven, globally competitive Nigerian Port System
By Godwin Oritse The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the authority is working to build a globally competitive port system that will enhance trade facilitation, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic future. Dantsoho disclosed this while delivering a paper titled, “Optimising […]
FRC partners CSOs to deepen accountability in financial reporting
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen accountability, transparency, and compliance with financial reporting, corporate governance, and sustainability standards across the country.
CBN warns against naira abuse, hoarding of currency
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Favour Isaac As the Yuletide sets in, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Nigerians against naira abuse and the hoarding of the currency. The CBN, in Abuja yesterday flag off the campaign against the mal handling of naira as it increases the costs of maintaining the currency. Deputy […]
Pension funds now open to FX denominated investments — PenCom
•Directs PFAs to report contributions above $10,000 By Rosemary Iwunze As the pension fund continues to grow, hitting N24.6 trillion by June 2025, Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, now have authorisation to invest part of the funds in foreign currency-denominated instruments. PenCom also directed all PFAs and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs) to report foreign currency pension […]
Tragedy: JSS 3 student hacks man to death in Cross River
By Emma Una CALABAR—A Junior Secondary School student in Ugboro Secondary School in Bekwara Local Government Area of Cross River State, identified as Ogbeche has hacked a 23-year old man to death. The incident happened in Ugboro at the close of school on Tuesday, when Ogbeche and another student whose name was given as Nicholas […]
Oscar Ibru dies at 67 as Oborevwori, others mourn
By Akpokona Omafuaire, Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—INDUSTRIALIST and Chairman of the Ibru Organisation, Olorogun Oscar Ibru, has reportedly passed on, aged 67. Details of his passage were not immediately available at press time, but multiple sources said his family revealed that he passed on, yesterday, after a brief illness, as the Agbarha-Otor Kingdom in in Ughelli […]
Child kidnapper burnt alive in Agbarho
By Jimitota Onoyume An angry mob, yesterday, set ablaze a lady accused in a failed child kidnapping attempt in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. An eyewitness, who spoke to Vanguard at the scene of the incident on Ekwvere Road claimed that the lady hid the seven year old boy she […]
Expectations of subjects as Oba Ladoja ascends throne as 44th Olubadan
By Laolu Elijah, Ibadan On Saturday 26th, 2025, the ancient city of Ibadan will be agog with much anticipation as Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja ascends the incomparable stool of the Olubadan in Yorubaland. His enthronement as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland represents not just a change in traditional leadership but a turning point that many […]
