Mali junta leader to assume extra role as defence minister
Mali's junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree read on state TV on Monday, after the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks.
US destroyers cross Strait of Hormuz, enter Gulf – Military
US guided-missile destroyers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Gulf as part of a new mission to restore maritime traffic in the vital waterway, the US military said Monday.
C/River: PDP declares Otu’s seat vacant over ‘poor performance’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has declared the seat of Governor Bassey Otu vacant ahead of the 2027 elections, citing his poor performance since May 29, 2023.
Court okays hearing of suit seeking reopening of probe into Mohbad’s death
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, fixed May 28 for the hearing of a suit that is seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to reopen an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of popular musician Mr Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad.
Protests rock Calabar over death of UNICROSS students, driver
Several students were injured in the confrontation, Vanguard learnt, prompting hospital staff to desert the facility in fear of reprisal attacks.
St Raphael Hospital expresses grief, orders clinical review over patient’s death
The management of St Raphael Divine Mercy Specialist Hospital, Ikorodu, has expressed sadness over the death of one of its patient, Mrs. Faith Odaodu-Korode, announcing the commencement of a clinical review to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a statement yesterday, the hospital said: “The management and staff of St Raphael Divine Mercy Specialist […]
Pope Leo to meet US Secretary of State Rubio Thursday
Pope Leo XIV will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, the Vatican said Monday, just weeks after serious criticism of the pontiff by US President Donald Trump.
Iran threatens to attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump’s escort plan
Iran’s military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the United States would help guide ships through the waterway.
‘It makes no sense to sell property in Nigeria for care jobs abroad’ – Pastor Dolapo Lawal
Prominent Nigerian minister and lead pastor of Zoe Household Global, Dolapo Lawal, has cautioned Nigerians against making decisions to relocate abroad based on unhealthy comparison, unrealistic perceptions, and material desire.
DSS urges court to reject Sowore’s no-case submission
The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a no-case submission filed by human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, who is standing trial over alleged false claims against President Bola Tinubu. DSS counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), made the application on Monday before Justice […]
Divorced woman tells court: “I have nowhere to go”
A 44-year-old woman, Zainab Isah, on Monday broke down in tears before a Shari’a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, saying she has nowhere to go following her divorce from her husband, Alhaji Abdulhamid.
