By Peter Duru, Makurdi The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has donated 50 life jackets and cash support worth N1.6 million to Daudu community in Mbalagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area, LGA, following last Saturday’s boat mishap that claimed about 11 lives. The tragic incident occurred at about 7pm when […]

The continued hearing in the trial of Jude Okoye, the manager of the defunct music group, P-Square, before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, was stalled, yesterday due to the absence of Peter (Mr. P), who was billed to be cross-examined by the defence team.

Timelines OF The Oriire school abduction crisis •May 15, 2026: Terrorists abduct pupils and teachers in Oriire•May 17, 2026: IGP visits affected communities.•May 18, 2026: Abducted teacher beheaded by kidnappers.•May 18, 2026: Tinubu condemns killing, orders intensified rescue efforts.•May 30, 2026: Makinde visits Oriire community.May 31, 2026: FG delegation visits Oriire.•June 1, 2026: Teachers embark […]

By Chioma Obinna Healthcare services at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), were on Thursday brought to a standstill following the commencement of a total and indefinite strike by medical consultants over what they described as the “victimisation” of their chairman and the government’s failure to honour agreements reached with the association. The Medical […]

The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent governance and infrastructure development as journalists were taken on an extensive tour of ongoing road, flyover and erosion-control projects across Edo South Senatorial District, showcasing what officials described as the tangible impact of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. The media tour, organised by the Edo State […]

Digital payment platform, Visa, has released its annual Stay Secure study in Nigeria, disclosing that many children encounter online scams and struggle to recognise them. The study, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviour around digital commerce and fraud and was conducted by Wakefield Research, stated that 76 per cent of consumers reported that children in […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA –A pressure group on the platform of President Tinubu’s Ambassadors (PTA), has attributed the recent bilateral agreement between Nigeria and the government of Ethiopia for the repatriation of about 100 Nigerian prisoners to the President’s commitment to the dignity, welfare, and humanity of Nigerian citizens. The group in a statement in […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Retired military officers and associates of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar have cautioned Nigerians against ethnicising the country’s security challenges, insisting that terrorism, banditry and kidnapping have become nationwide threats affecting all regions. The group made the call on Thursday in Kaduna during a press briefing held in honour of the […]

By Peter Egwuatu As Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to seek sustainable financing options, the capital market is increasingly emerging as a viable growth platform, Managing Director of NASD PLC, Eguarekhide Longe has said. In this interview with Vanguard, Longe, discusses the significance of the recently held,NASD– Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industrial, […]

By Joseph Erunke The Katsina State Government is set to launch a Leadership and Mentorship Programme alongside the establishment of the Katsina State Youth Parliament (KSYP) as part of efforts to deepen youth participation in governance and develop future leaders. The initiative, championed by Governor Dikko Umar Radda, is designed to provide young people with […]

programme commences at orientation camps nationwide, with symbolic launch at NGX closing gong ceremony The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in collaboration with Kudimata Nig Ltd, officially flagged off the NYSC Capital Market Literacy Programme nationwide on June 16, 2026, with sensitisation activities commencing at NYSC Orientation Camps across the country and a symbolic launch […]

By OBIAGELI EZEKWESILI The Tinubu administration’s renewed push for state police has reopened one of the most consequential public-policy debates in Nigeria’s democratic history. The proposal has gained momentum because it speaks directly to a painful reality confronting millions of Nigerians. The country’s security architecture is failing. Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, violent extremism, communal conflicts, and organised […]

Commissioner ofPolice, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, yesterday conducted an on-the-spot security assessment at Pan-Atlantic University, Lekki, following the circulation of a viral video showing two masked individuals emerging from a forest area adjoining the institution.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) has intensified efforts to strengthen human capacity in the country’s oil and gas industry with plans to convene stakeholders for its 2026 Human Capacity Development (HCD) Conference and Trainers’ Fair aimed at building a globally competitive workforce. Speaking in Abuja, OGTAN President, […]

The following is the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior US official to reporters on Wednesday: