Diri urges issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027
….Flags off Tinubu’s second-term bid in South-South, congratulates Adeleke By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has urged politicians and their supporters to ensure that campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections are issue-based, respectful and devoid of personal attacks. Diri gave the charge on Wednesday in Yenagoa during the flag-off […]
TCN adds 672MW transmission capacity to Lagos network
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has added 672 megawatts (MW) of transmission capacity to the Lagos electricity network following the commissioning of transformer projects at four transmission substations across the state. The projects, commissioned by the Minister of Power, Engr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, comprise seven 132/33kV transformers and […]
2027: BOOT Party kicks off campaign Wednesday — Chairman
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Because Of Our Tomorrow (BOOT) Party, Sonny Adenuga, has announced that the party will commence its campaign for the 2027 general elections on Wednesday. Adenuga, who disclosed this in an interview with Vanguard on Tuesday, said the party had put in place a campaign structure […]
2027: Urhobo youths endorse Oborevwori for second term
—Cite infrastructure, welfare, youth empowerment initiatives By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Urhobo Youth Leaders Association (UYLA), Abuja/Diaspora Chapter, has endorsed Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for a second term, citing what it described as his administration’s achievements in infrastructure, human capital development and social welfare. The group announced its position at the end of […]
FCT police arrest 10 traffic robbers, 20 one-way offenders
…Rescue three kidnapped victims, arrest two suspects …Arrest armed robbery suspects, recover motorcycles, knives By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 10 suspected traffic robbers accused of dispossessing motorists and passengers of their belongings on congested roads across Abuja. The command also arrested 20 motorists for driving against […]
Canada warns applicants against fake documents, false information
…Says offenders risk refusal, five-year ban The Canadian government has warned immigration and citizenship applicants against submitting fake or altered documents or providing false information in their applications, saying such acts constitute fraud and can attract serious consequences. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued the warning in a post on its official X platform […]
