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MACBAN Chairman’s Killing: No hiding place for perpetrators, SGF vows

MACBAN Chairman’s Killing: No hiding place for perpetrators, SGF vows

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has vowed that those responsible for the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his associate will be apprehended and brought to justice. Akume made the […]

Heavy rain triggers flash floods, gridlock across Lagos

Heavy rain triggers flash floods, gridlock across Lagos

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Motorists, commuters and residents were left stranded on Sunday after a torrential downpour triggered flash floods across several parts of Lagos, causing severe traffic gridlock and leaving many vehicles trapped on flooded roads. The heavy rainfall, which began around noon and subsided at about 3 p.m., inundated major roads across […]

Bokkos Killings: APC Chairman Yilwatda visits victims

Bokkos Killings: APC Chairman Yilwatda visits victims

…Donates Relief, Pledges Reconstruction By Golok Nanmwa JOS — National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, on Sunday visited Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State to sympathise with victims of recent attacks, distribute relief materials and pledge support for the reconstruction of affected communities. The visit […]

Abiodun hails IGP Disu, Ogun-Lagos Police over anti-kidnapping operation

Abiodun hails IGP Disu, Ogun-Lagos Police over anti-kidnapping operation

By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA — Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olatunji Disu, for initiating the joint Ogun-Lagos security operation, Operation Kosaye, describing it as a bold, proactive and intelligence-driven initiative that has significantly improved security across the two neighbouring states. The governor said the operation had recorded […]

INEC denied us access code for candidates’ nomination – NDC

INEC denied us access code for candidates’ nomination – NDC

…Says it is yet to respond to us …To be in Court today to file for a stay of execution of the Lokoja FHC ruling By Henry Umoru ABUJA-THE Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC said as a party, it has approached the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for the Access Code to enable it download its […]

State Police Bill reflects national consensus, not political expediency — Senate

State Police Bill reflects national consensus, not political expediency — Senate

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, describing it as a product of national consensus rather than political cynicism. The upper chamber said the legislative initiative was born out of necessity and not political expediency, stressing that […]

80th Anniversary: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hail Herbert Macaulay’s legacy

80th Anniversary: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hail Herbert Macaulay’s legacy

…Urge Investment in Education By Juliet Umeh LAGOS — President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said investing in education remains the most enduring way to preserve the legacy of Nigeria’s foremost nationalist, Herbert Macaulay, urging Nigerians to collectively prepare the country’s youthful population for future leadership. Represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, […]

Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in France

Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in France

Mayor of the nearby city of Nancy, Mathieu Klein, said the victims “died in full view of their loved ones, who were preparing to film the tandem skydives”.

Pharmacists ask Senate to stop NHFRA Bill, warn of fresh health crisis

Pharmacists ask Senate to stop NHFRA Bill, warn of fresh health crisis

In a petition to the Senate, and made available to Vanguard, the pharmacists described the bill as an unnecessary duplication of existing laws and regulatory structures, insisting that the National Health Act 2014 already provides enough legal backing for the regulation of health facilities nationwide.