Three Nigerian nationals have been arrested in India for their alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking operation, as Indian authorities intensify their crackdown on […]
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Atiku Makes Surprise Move, Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as 2027 Campaign Spokesperson
(Atiku Abubakar and Kenneth Okonkwo. Photo by Vanguard News) Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku […]
Presidency: Adeyemi is Con Artist, He’s Built Web of False Claims to Deceive People
• Chronicles petitions written by Gbajabiamila to police, security agencies about his illegal activities • Says he’s being tried by police, warns politicians, public not […]
Wema Bank Introduces 3 tracks, 7 Verticals, Millions of Naira in Grant Prizes at 7th Edition of Hackaholics
Bennett Oghifo Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the 7th edition […]
ADC Uploads Atiku, Amaechi Names On INEC’s Portal
• Nine political parties have collected access codes, INEC discloses Chuks Okocha in Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that the names of […]
“We want a wife, not a car” – Burna Boy’s mother teases as singer gets emotional at his 35th birthday
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy was surrounded by family and close friends as he celebrated his 35th birthday. In a video shared online, the Grammy-winning […]
Obasanjo: Causes of Nigeria’s Civil War Still with Us, Denies Role in Asaba Massacre
James Sowole in Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, re-echoed some issues on Nigeria’s civil war, saying things led to the war still lingered among […]
Akpoti-Uduaghan Applauds Air Peace’s Humanitarian Evacuation of 533 Nigerians
• Commends airline’s patriotism, praises collaboration with federal government Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has commended Air Peace for successfully evacuating 533 stranded […]
NDLEA Takes Custody of 6.8 Tonnes of Canadian Loud Seized at Lagos Port, Vows Crackdown on Drug Syndicates
Michael Olugbode in Abuja National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it had formally taken custody of 6,778.5 kilogrammes (about 6.8 tonnes) of Canadian Loud, […]
Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson despite earlier criticism
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has appointed actor-turned-politician as his spokesperson, weeks after the former publicly criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its choice […]
ASUU Faults Ondo Over Unpaid Lecturers’ Allowances, Warns of Fresh Crisis
• Government says implementation underway Fidelis David in Akure The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Akure Zone, has accused the Ondo State Government of […]
FG, Rivers, Oil Firms Move to Tackle Bille Gas Leak
• Fubara seeks full resolution of leakage, pledges upgrade of community health centre Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Federal Ministry of Petroleum and Oil, […]
West Africa Battles Escalating Drug Crisis as Cocaine Seizures Double, Synthetic Drugs Spread
Michael Olugbode in Abuja West Africa is confronting an increasingly sophisticated drug crisis, with cocaine seizures doubling, the proliferation of dangerous synthetic substances and pharmaceutical […]
S’Court Goes Digital, Ends Era of Manual Filing of Cases
Alex Enumah in Abuja As part of efforts towards efficient justice delivery in the country, the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday, commenced electronic process […]
NNPC: N4.8tn Remitted to Federation in 5 Months, May Revenue Drops 12%
• Profit falls 3.9% to N462bn despite improved oil, gas output •Oil company records N4.3tn revenue Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited […]
Delta Senatorial: Court Hears Ex-DESOPADEC Chairman, Micheal Diden’s Suit against Senator Onowakpo, APC, INEC July 6
Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Mohammed Umar of a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday fixed July 6 for definite hearing in the suit challenging […]
SPS Rumueme Wins Oando Foundation’s Primary School STEAM Competition
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt State Primary School, Rumueme, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, has emerged winner of the 2025 Oando Foundation […]
Tinubu: Why We’re Rebranding NYSC as National Devt Scheme
• Says corps now to be headed by civilian DG, supported by four executive directors, including one for security services • Directs youth devt, justice […]
One Year Anniversary: Tinubu to Present Book in Honour of Late Buhari
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has revealed that President Bola Tinubu would present a book […]
Citing Persistent Regulatory Breaches, Others CBN Revokes Operational Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks
James Emejo in Abuja Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing persistent regulatory violations […]