Cross River uncovers over 2,000 questionable payroll records during verification exercise
By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — The Cross River State Government says it has identified more than 2,000 questionable payroll records, including invalid Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) and duplicate entries, during an ongoing payroll verification exercise. The findings were recorded during the verification of staff records across local government payroll systems, with a significant number of […]
Troops rescue 360 abducted women, children in Gwoza operation
Troops of the North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with Special Operations Forces, have rescued about 360 civilians, mostly women and children, who were abducted by terrorists from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Otti targets completion of new government house facilities by year-end
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the construction of a new Governor’s Office and Official Residence in Umuahia, saying the project remains on track for completion before the end of 2026. Otti made the remarks on Saturday during an inspection of the […]
Group endorses Agbedi for House Minority Leadership position
A civic group, Campaign and Advocate for Good Governance and Ethics (CAGE), has called on opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives to consider Hon. Fred Agbedi for a leadership position within the minority caucus, citing his legislative experience and years of service in the National Assembly
Lagos cult war: Self-confessed Aiye leader admits role in killings
A suspected cult leader, Emmanuel Nwokolo, arrested in connection with a wave of violent clashes in Ajangbadi and neighbouring communities in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, has admitted involvement in multiple killings in the area.
Kidnappers list demands as ex-DHQ spokesman, wife speak from captivity
The kidnappers of a former spokesman of the Nigerian Army, retired Major General Abubakar Rabe, and his wife have listed their demands through the abductees who spoke in a video released on Saturday . Sunday Vanguard recalls that the general and his wife were abducted along the Karaduwa-Matazu Road in Katsina State last weekend. In a […]
