Reps demand urgent action over Bille gas seepage, Odidi oil spill
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on South-South Development Commission has called for urgent action to address the prolonged gas seepage in Bille Community, Rivers State, and the oil spill affecting Odidi Federated Community in Delta State. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Julius Pondi, made the call on Thursday during a stakeholders’ […]
UAE updates entry rules, lists 7 conditions foreigners must meet in 2026
The United Arab Emirates, UAE has outlined seven conditions foreigners must satisfy before they can enter the country in 2026.
Why lawyers must vet the source of funds from clients — Numa, SAN
ABUJA — A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Michael Numa, SAN, has thrown his weight behind making it compulsory for lawyers to verify the source of funds received from clients through the Know-Your-Client (KYC) procedure. According to him, such a measure would not only align with anti-money laundering compliance requirements but also help the country […]
Lookman takes over no. 11 shirt at Atlético Madrid
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has officially been assigned the iconic No. 11 shirt at Atlético Madrid ahead of the 2026/27 LaLiga season.
State Police: Presidential panel extends deadline for memoranda
…Sets August 21 deadline for submissions By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA: The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation to Friday, August 21, 2026. The submissions are to be made by 5 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT). The extension […]
LPP to INEC: Respect court victory, treat us like other parties
…Proposes elected President, six Vice Presidents from geopolitical zones …Advocates single, non-renewable six-year tenure for President, Vice Presidents By Henry Umoru ABUJA: The Liberation People’s Party (LPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to respect and fully give effect to the party’s victory as established by the Court of Appeal judgment delivered […]
ASUU GSU threatens indefinite strike over unpaid allowances, wage arrears
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University (GSU) Branch, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Gombe State Government to resolve its outstanding demands or face a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike. The branch Chairman, Dr Mustapha Shehu Muhammad, disclosed this while speaking with Vanguard in Gombe […]
Aiyedatiwa signs Ondo Electricity Sector Amendment Law
—Sets up electricity regulator, market operator By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has signed the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, into law, strengthening the legal and institutional framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution in the state. The legislation, passed by the Ondo State House of Assembly, […]
AKURE CHOKES: Residents decry 5-week toxic odour, demand action
—We don’t know the source yet, Ondo govt says By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, have raised concerns over a persistent offensive odour that has enveloped parts of the metropolis for more than five weeks, urging the state government to urgently identify its source and address the situation. Some […]
Osun Election: Meet the candidates, their strengths, weakness
Ede federal constituency has a total of 319,489 registered voters. This is a major advantage for the governor
Osun Govt sues Fadahunsi over ‘Kill Accord’ members threat
The suit, marked HOS/M.157/26, was filed on August 12, 2026, at the Osogbo Judicial Division, three days before the August 15 election.
