Convocation: Desire to see God, remain committed to greater works, Aboyeji, others tell worshippers
By Ebunoluwa Sessou General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev. Dr. Sam Aboyeji, has urged Christians to rededicate themselves to greater works and seek a deeper relationship with God, stressing that those who truly encounter God cannot remain the same. He gave the charge at the just-concluded 12th Convocation of the Foursquare […]
Maduro shares photos from US detention, says ‘we are standing firm’
Venezuela’s deposed leader Nicolas Maduro said on social media Sunday that he was “standing firm” with photographs that appear to show him in the detention center where he has been held since his capture by US forces.
Edo/Delta: When concession turns highway into hell
Umahi, the Works Minister said the concessionaire had 30 months to complete the reconstruction, toll and manage the road for 25 years
Dogs attack telecom technician during installation work in Benin
Sources said that the technician contacted the person responsible for the site’s power supply at about 3 p.m. to gain access to the facility.
2027: Tinubu support group tackles Atiku over President’s vacation
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement 2027 has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing vacation abroad. The group described the President’s vacation as a routine break that should not be interpreted as an indication of a leadership vacuum in the country. In a […]
‘Nigeria is burning’ — Atiku faults Tinubu for embarking on Europe vacation
The former vice-president contrasted Tinubu’s trip with his own travels, noting that the responsibilities of a sitting president were different from those of a private citizen.
APGA wins all positions in Anambra council poll
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra State has won all the 21 local government chairmanship positions and 362 councillorship seats in the local government election held on Saturday. Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC, Mrs Genevieve Osakwe, announced the full results in Awka, declaring […]
NDC names Ogbonnia Enugu State leader
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State has formally recognised Dr SKC Ogbonnia as the leader of the party in the state. The State Chairman of the party, Dr Johnpaul Anih, announced this on Saturday during the seventh State Working Committee, SWC, meeting held in Enugu. Anih described Ogbonnia […]
No settlement default recorded since T+1 adoption — SEC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has disclosed that no settlement default has been recorded since Nigeria migrated to the T+1 settlement cycle, saying the transition has been smooth and well received by local and international investors. The Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this to journalists […]
Consumers groan as petrol prices climb above N1,300/litre — Marketers raise rates thrice in one week
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Consumers have expressed concern over the continued volatility in petrol prices across the country, calling on the Federal Government to intervene and ensure stability in the downstream petroleum sector. Checks by Vanguard on Sunday showed that retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, had again increased their pump […]
Dangote moves against petrol importers over quality concerns
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to major oil marketers that continue to import the product, amid concerns over quality, product blending and the integrity of its brand. The proposed restriction could take effect as early […]
FG plans six medical simulation centres nationwide
…as health training enrolment soars By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish six world-class medical simulation centres across the country’s geopolitical zones to improve practical training for Nigeria’s expanding healthcare workforce. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while receiving the report of the Tertiary Education […]
BBNaija 11: Aikou, Flora face possible loss of Gambit status
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has introduced a new twist that could see Gambits Aikou and Flora return to the main competition following a viewers’ poll announced during Sunday’s live eviction show.
NRC, NSCDC foil railway vandalism attempt in Osogbo
By Theodore Opara LAGOS — The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has foiled an attempt to vandalise railway track materials at the siding serving the Dangote Steel Rolling Mills in Osogbo, Osun State. The NRC said the incident occurred at a siding formerly serving the […]
2,000 Amnesty slots: If approved, where did they go? — MOSIEND asks Tinubu
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta, MOSIEND, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene over the alleged exclusion of about 2,000 members of the Egberepapa Camp/Niger Delta Liberation Force from the Presidential Amnesty Programme. For the affected ex-agitators and their families, […]
Trump calls for ‘punishment’ of NBC reporter
President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist with possible punishment by US media reg
