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SubscribeBenue Volunteer Guards rescue six-year-old kidnap victim, arrest suspect
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPG) have rescued a six-year-old boy, Aondonenge Guda, from an alleged kidnap attempt in Buruku Local Government Area of the state and arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Desmond Kwaza. The suspect was apprehended last Friday at Tyowanye while allegedly trying to board a commercial […]
Agbakoba urges FG to shield key institutions from executive control
…Says state police alone won’t guarantee reforms By Olasunkanmi Akoni Constitutional lawyer and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has urged the Federal Government to complement its proposed state police reforms by constitutionally insulating key national institutions from executive interference. In a letter dated June 26, 2026, addressed to the Secretary to […]
APC Primaries: Reps member challenges Ekiti result, urges party to enforce electoral act
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Akinlayo, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strictly enforce the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, in resolving the dispute arising from the party’s primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II. Akinlayo, who […]
Tinubu swears in RMAFC, NPC commissioners ahead of FEC meeting
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in two commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and six federal commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The inauguration took place at the Council Chamber of the State House shortly before the commencement of […]
Stop turning Nigeria into one-party state over 2027, SNPM tells Tinubu
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Southern Nigeria Peoples’ Mandate (SNPM), a pan socio-political organisation, has urged President Bola Tinubu to abandon any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state in pursuit of a second term in 2027. The group also called on the President to review policies it said have worsened economic hardship […]
Data privacy: WhatsApp to let users chat without sharing phone numbers
By Juliet Umeh Meta’s messaging platform, WhatsApp, has unveiled a new feature that will allow users to initiate conversations without revealing their phone numbers, in a move aimed at enhancing privacy and giving users greater control over their personal information. The platform on Monday, June 29, began rolling out username reservations globally ahead of the […]
Igbo Leaders of Thought rejects handover of Enugu airport to private company
We will not allow this injustice to Ndigbo by the Tinubu Government to stand Warns that withdrawal of Federal Government funding would compromise the standard of the airport By Anayo Okoli ENUGU -Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a group of prominent Igbo intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has totally rejected the transfer of the management […]
Five years after COVID, open defecation returns with vengeance in Cross River
“Dem go jail us tire,” a resident told Vanguard, cigarette in hand while squatting near his house. “Do they know the cost of building a toilet?”
World Cup: Chelle reveals two matches that made Super Eagles fail to qualify
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has pointed to two specific 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures that ultimately doomed Nigeria’s campaign and sealed their failure to qualify for the tournament.
ASUU tackles Soludo, Uzodinma over non-implementation of 2025 FG agreement
The Owerri Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the governors of Anambra and Imo states, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and Senator Hope Uzodinma, of failing to implement the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement aimed at improving lecturers’ welfare and the quality of university education.
Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru reshuffles cabinet
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has made a major cabinet reshuffle, with several commissioners redeployed to new ministries in a move aimed at strengthening governance and consolidating of his achievements in the last three years in the office. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Ikeuwa Omebeh who announced the […]
Political Violence: Police arrest suspect over teenager’s murder in Osun
…Suspect denies involvement, alleges frame-up By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has arrested Kareem Saheed, popularly known as “Tanfiani,” over the alleged murder of 14-year-old Olapade Ezekiel during a political clash in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The victim was reportedly killed during a confrontation between supporters of the […]
‘I wanted to be a Catholic priest as a child’ – Cubana Chief Priest
Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, recently offered followers a rare glimpse into his formative years by sharing a throwback photo from his days as a junior seminarian.
Any government that ignores employers can’t fully understand economy — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said no government can fully understand the economy without maintaining regular engagement with employers and the private sector.
Man arrested in Zimbabwe over recruitment for Russian army
The 36-year-old suspect was arrested while escorting one recruit to a bus terminus in Harare for a journey through South Africa to Russia, according to court documents.
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