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Umahi defends Ondo Coastal Highway diversion
*Minister cites 100-metre-deep pits, high construction costs behind route change By John Alechenu, Abuja The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to divert the Ondo section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying the original route crossed terrain with pits more than 100 metres deep and would have significantly increased construction […]
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Banks sent ‘bewitching ladies’ to lure me with loans, deposits – Otedola
“One moment, I was the darling of the banks, who did everything in the world to court me, do business with me, give me loans, take deposits from me.
Those who abducted us spoke Tiv —Freed Law school student
By Efe Onodjae A Nigerian Law School student, David Obiora, who was kidnapped alongside others on July 26, 2025, has clarified that those who abducted them spoke Tiv language. In a WhatsApp interview with Vanguard, Obiora recounted his ordeal, refuting claims by the Nigeria Police that he and five other students were rescued by security […]
Flash floods ground Lagos, paralyse businesses
…Residents lament situation …Lagos govt sues for calm By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—BUSINESS activities were paralysed as residents and motorists battled with the effects of an early morning torrential rainfall in Lagos that caused significant traffic gridlock. The flash floods affected roads and submerged various homes across the metropolis. Recall that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, […]
Health insurance: Over 190m Nigerians still uninsured – Providers
The Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria, HCPAN, Lagos State Chapter, has raised alarm over the dismal health insurance coverage in the country, revealing that more than 190 million Nigerians remain uninsured despite over two decades of government-led initiatives to achieve universal health coverage, UHC.
Communication lapse responsible for retired soldiers’ protest – Pensions Board
‘They retired when the budget for the fiscal year was already running and the new minimum wage was not captured in the budget’
