FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Train attack survivors just dispersed: Blow-by-blow account of rescue operation, by Mukaddas, Kaduna SEMA Executive Secretary
By Kennedy Mbele Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Muhammed Mukaddas, relives the rescue operation after the Monday train attack between Abuja and Kaduna that claimed lives, left several passengers injured while others missing are believed to have been abducted by bandits behind the attack.Tell us your role in evacuating victims at […]
2023: ‘Why we will support any aspirant backed by Okowa’
A political pressure group, Okowa Campaign Flow, has declared that it would support any aspirant backed by Delta State governor, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa, in next year’s governorship race in the state. It also commended the governor for what was described as his great strides as the leader of the oil-rich state. This was stated at […]
Abuja-Kaduna Train attack: National Orthopaedic Hospital declares free medical care for victims
By Bashir Bello, Kano The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala-Kano has declared free medical care services for victims of Abuja – Kaduna train attack. Recall that the last Monday night attack by terrorists on the train had left eight persons confirmed dead, others sustaining injuries while others were kidnapped and missing. The hospital in a circular signed […]
South East leaders demand unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu
South East leaders demand unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu
Ige’s murder: Soyinka flays Buhari over Omisore’s election as APC Nat Scribe
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing and supporting the election of Senator Iyiola Omisore, a prime suspect in the murder of the late Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Bola Ige, as National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Russia-Ukraine War: My fears for Nigeria, other African countries — Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned that Nigeria and many African countries may face food crises due to the war in Ukraine. She made this warning during an exclusive interview with BBC World Service, which was monitored by Saturday Vanguard in Abuja yesterday. […]
INSECURITY: When will Buhari’s marching orders end?
ACROSS the country many families are in tears, gnashing their teeth over the kidnap or killing of their loved ones by bandits, gunmen, Boko Haram insurgents or terrorists.
FCCPC accuses Google of shielding illegal online loan sharks
By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has indicted Google for obstructing efforts aimed at tracing the owners of illegal online money lenders engaged in consumer rights violations in Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, FCCPC, Mr Babtunde Irukera, made the allegation at a collaborative engagement with the media in […]
APC accuses PDP of politicising Kaduna train attack
By Jeremiah Urowayino The All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of being insensitive for politicizing a terrorist attack that cut short the lives of Nigerians, in a bid to seek electoral profit. APC, in a statement on Friday, by its spokesman, Barr Felix Morka said it is insensitive for the […]
Bandits kill 3, abduct 10 in Kaduna GRA
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Bandits who invaded the Sabo GRA on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis have killed 3 residents, abducted 10 and injured 6. The bandits came to the community in large numbers when residents were preparing to watch the 9 o’clock news on TV. “We are in deep trouble in this community. This is […]
Alleged defilement: Baba Ijesha closes defence
Embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha , accused of defiling a 14-year-old minor has closed his defence before an Ikeja Special Offences Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Baba Ijesha is facing a six-count charge of indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault by penetration and sexual […]
Breaking: Appeal Court dismisses suit against gov Umahi, Deputy
Breaking: Appeal Court dismisses suit against Umahi, Deputy
Russia invasion: I lost property worth $4m, says Ukraine-based Nigerian pastor, Sunday Adelaja
Pastor Sunday Adelaja, the founder of the largest evangelical church in Europe, the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations, has said he lost property worth over $4m to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Bandits on rampage in Abuja, Benue, Kaduna, Rivers, Ogun
By Kingsley Omonobi, Peter Duru, Davies Iheamnachor, James Ogunnaike & Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Bandits went on the rampage in several parts of the country, Wednesday, abducting about 15 persons including a traditional ruler, a pastor and a customs officer. In Abuja, four persons, including the traditional ruler of Bukpe community in Kwali Area Council of the […]
Bandits kill 6 soldiers, 2 officers in Zuma/Niger ambush
By Our Reporter There were indications, Thursday night, that bandits from Niger State bent on infiltrating Abuja to unleash havoc from the Suleija-Zuma axis may have killed six soldiers and two officers in an ambush attack. During the attack, which later snowballed into a full fledged confrontation, several of the bandits were reportedly neutralized by troops […]
