Burutu LG Chair calls for massive turnout to welcome Gov’s wife
The Executive Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area, Chief Hon. Dr. Julius Takeme (JP), has warmly welcomed the Wife of the Delta State Governor, H.E. Deaconess Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, and the You Matter Charity Foundation team ahead of their humanitarian outreach to Kiagbodo Town on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Osun Election: Accord accuses EFCC of freezing state accounts for APC’s benefit
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Accord Party has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of freezing Osun State Government accounts in an alleged attempt to influence the outcome of the August 15 governorship election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party, which threatened legal action over the development, said […]
2027: Don’t wait for power, fight for it, Anenih tells women
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Minister of Women Affairs, Iyom Josephine Anenih, has urged Nigerian women to stop waiting for political opportunities to be handed to them, insisting that political power is won through organisation, negotiation and persistence. Anenih spoke on Wednesday at a roundtable discussion on “Advancing Women’s Visibility and Political Representation” organised […]
Abuja becoming Nigeria’s most investor-friendly business environment – Wike
Represented by the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, the minister declared that Abuja is fully open for credible local and international investment.
Panic in Benue community as residents raise alarm over armed herders’ sighting
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Residents of Borikyo community in Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have raised the alarm over the reported movement of suspected armed herders in parts of the area, calling on security agencies to urgently intervene to prevent a possible attack. The residents alleged that the suspected armed men were […]
FG orders crackdown on assaults against health workers after 18 attacks
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has ordered the immediate implementation of measures to protect health workers nationwide following revelations that at least 18 cases of assault, intimidation and harassment were recorded across federal tertiary health institutions within the past year. The directive followed the submission of the report of the Ministerial Committee on […]
Army arrests two soldiers over unauthorised deployment at Peller, Jarvis’ wedding
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the wedding ceremony of Nigerian content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and TikTok personality, Jarvis, in Lekki, Lagos State. Sources who confirmed the development to Vanguard said the arrests followed credible intelligence indicating […]
Several athletes fail to return home after Commonwealth games in Glasgow
Several athletes have reportedly failed to return home with their national teams following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Presidency to deepen consultations with Catholic Bishops
Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has restated its readiness to deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria CBCN and other faith-based groups, insisting that many of Nigeria’s challenges can only be resolved through sustained partnership with religious and civil society institutions. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, […]
Flood alert: FG, UN move to establish unified disaster warning system
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb recurring flood disasters in Nigeria by bringing together key emergency, weather, hydrological, telecommunications and space science agencies to establish a unified early warning system aimed at saving lives and reducing the impact of climate-related hazards. The move followed a high-level inter-agency meeting convened […]
NANS issues 72-hour ultimatum to Ogun Govt over abducted students
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Ogun State Government to ensure the rescue of abducted students of the Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade. Secretary-General of NANS, Oladimeji Uthman, who stated this at a news conference in Abeokuta on Wednesday, also called for the prosecution of those responsible for […]
