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Badaru Hosts Forums Of Ex-Jigawa Speakers, Dutse Traders, Receives Praise For Security Efforts
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, played host to two influential delegations over the weekend— the Forum of Immediate Past Local Government Speakers from Jigawa State and the Dutse Emirate Traders Association— in a series of…
Top Pro Golfers Set for Delta Governor’s Cup Showdown in Asaba
Top professional golfers from across Nigeria and neighboring countries are set to storm the Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), Asaba, for the maiden edition of the Governor’s Cup Invitational Golf Tournament. The event is being specially organized to commemorate…
The Man, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori
In Africa, it is often said that no one tells a man’s story better than the man himself. In this spirit, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori declares: “With our vision and mission driven by the gearwheel of MORE, I will listen more, do more, and achieve more.”
Ex-councillors in Jigawa Honour Defence Minister Badaru for Exemplary Leadership, Commend Him for Settling Severance Allowances from 1999 to 2023
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has been honoured with an award of excellence in leadership by the Forum of Elected Former Councillors who served during his tenure as Governor of Jigawa State. The Forum, during a…
Borno Horror: 34 Killed in Twin Suicide Bombings in Northeastern Nigeria
While no group has formally claimed responsibility, security analysts and officials point to Boko Haram or its offshoot ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) as the likely perpetrators. The group has a long history of using female suicide bombers in crowded public spaces across the North-East.
Police Crack Kidnap, Arms, and Fraud Rings Across 3 States; Nigerians React With Praise and Concern on Social Media
A subsequent search revealed an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of live ammunition. Efforts to apprehend the fugitive continue.
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TCN Sets Up Strategic Committee to Boost Power Transmission Efficiency and Sector Recovery
In a renewed push to overhaul Nigeria’s electricity transmission infrastructure and support the broader reforms within the nation’s power sector, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has inaugurated a high-level committee to drive the implementation of its Performance Improvement Plan/Power…
OPPO Launches New A5, Featuring Unbreakable Design, Marathon Battery Life, and Non-Stop Reliability at an Affordable Price
Engineered for timeless toughness, the OPPO A5 features IP65 water and dust resistance to protect the phone from the elements.
Air Peace to Oshiomhole: “No One Was Extorted, Wants CCTV Footage of the Senator’s “Performance” Released
In what has spiraled into a high-altitude squabble, Air Peace Airlines has firmly rejected claims made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who accused the airline of extorting passengers and overbooking a flight. The airline, in a strongly worded press statement, described…
UADD Urges Tinubu to Tackle Socio-Economic Crisis as Nigeria Marks June 12 Democracy Day
00As Nigeria commemorates June 12 Democracy Day, the United Arewa in Diversity for Development (UADD) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive steps in addressing the growing socio-economic challenges bedeviling the nation, particularly in the North. In…
Air Peace Condemns Disruptive Conduct of Senator Oshiomhole After Missed Flight
Nigerian airline Air Peace has issued a strongly worded statement condemning an incident involving Senator Adams Oshiomhole at Murtala Muhammed Airport after he missed his scheduled flight. The airline clarified that Senator Oshiomhole arrived late for the flight and was…
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Minister Of Art And Culture Mourns Passing Of Highlife Legend, Mike Ejeagha
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and…
AGN President Dr. Emeka Rollas Mourns the Passing of MOPPAN Leader Umar Mai Kudi, a.k.a. Cashman
Until his passing, Cashman served as the National President of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN).
Showcasing The Sporadic and Astronomatic Achievements of Nigerias’s Most Sought After Actress, Amandla Ebeye
Amandla Ebeye is from Ika Local Government Agbor Delta State and she commenced her career as a model due to her beauty and structure which every modeling agency admired.
“She Came for Music, Left in a Body Bag”: Outrage as Police Kill University Student After LLONA’s Show in Benue
What was meant to be a night of music and joy turned into a nightmare as Ahenjir Emmanuella, a student of Federal University Wukari, was shot and killed by officers of the Benue State Police Command in the early hours…
Boxing Legend Bash Ali Accuses Top Nigerian Officials of $12M Scandal, Calls on Tinubu to Revive Stalled Guinness World Record Fight
CIn a powerful and passionate letter to President Bola Tinubu, Nigerian boxing icon and Guinness World Record contender Bash Ali has made explosive allegations of corruption involving senior government officials and the stalling of a historic international boxing championship on…
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Kenya Partners with Veridos to Launch Advanced ePassports Showcasing National Identity and Next-Generation Security
In a significant step toward strengthening its position as a regional leader in digital identity and travel documentation, the Government of Kenya has announced a new partnership with Veridos, a global leader in integrated identity solutions. This collaboration is set…
AASU Decries Nigeria-Ethiopia Visa Impasse, Warns of Threat to Academic Mobility and Regional Integration
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the deepening visa consular crisis between Nigeria and Ethiopia, a situation it describes as “wanton” and detrimental to the fabric of African unity, academic exchange, and regional cooperation….
ECOWAS Court Orders Immediate Release of Nigerian Businessman Detained Without Trial for 16 Years, Awards ₦20 Million Compensation
In a damning verdict that underscores serious flaws in Nigeria’s criminal justice system, the ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled in favour of Mr. Moses Abiodun, a Nigerian businessman who has been held in prolonged pretrial detention since 2008, declaring…
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The Man, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori
In Africa, it is often said that no one tells a man’s story better than the man himself. In this spirit, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori declares: “With our vision and mission driven by the gearwheel of MORE, I will listen more, do more, and achieve more.”
Self-Defense: Solution To Insecurity.A Call To Action By NASS As Extreme Situation, Demands Desperate Action
By Charles Edet The escalating insecurity in Nigeria has led to numerous calls for self-defense. These incessant bloodshed has reached boiling point, resulting to Nigerians craving for self-defense in the face of unrelenting attacks. The continuous slaughter of innocent lives…
The ICC Conundrum: A N39 Billion Question
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s passion for infrastructural transformation is evident, but the cost of the Centre’s renovation demands scrutiny.
One Man Coalition: The Peter Obi Phenomenon
By Joseph Ameh In the dynamic and often chaotic terrain of Nigerian politics, few figures have managed to disrupt the status quo with as much grace, intellect, and quiet force as Peter Obi. A former governor, businessman, and presidential candidate,…
A Rebuttal To The Argument For State Police
Bet me, tomorrow they will rise to call it an instrument of impunity by those in power. You can see how El-Rufai confronted Jonathan and said blunders as APC chieftain. Today, APC has turned to a dragon in his political pursuit.
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Governor Ododo’s Bold Move: Kogi Communities to Own Mining Operations in Groundbreaking Economic Shift – Media Aide
In a major shift set to redefine economic participation at the grassroots, the Kogi State Government has announced plans to ensure that mining operations in the state are community-owned, empowering locals to take charge of their natural resources and economic…
China Strikes Back: Rare Earth Minerals Export Ban Escalates Trade War with U.S.
In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has announced a ban on the export of certain rare earth minerals critical to various high-tech industries. This move is seen as a direct…
Minister Solid Minerals Development: Dr. Alake Vows To Pave Way For Women Leadership, Participation In The Sector
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Thursday promised to ensure women do not remain at the back seats but leaders and key decision makers in the ongoing transformation in the sector. Stressing that mining is a…
National Assembly Committees Seek Upward Review Of N9 Billion Allocation To Solid Minerals Devt Ministry In 2025 Budget
The National Assembly joint committee has demanded Upward Review of N9 billion Allocation to Solid Minerals Development Ministry in 2025 budget proposal for the progress of the country in the mining sector. Noting discrepancy in the proposal, the Joint Committees…
Technological Innovation Critical for Competitiveness – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stated that technological innovation is essential for Nigeria to able to stand in the global market. The president made this known at the opening ceremony of the 9th edition of the mining week in Abuja. Tinubu…
Empowerment
Association of Female Comrades Leads Nationwide Menstrual Hygiene Outreach to Mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day
The initiative aimed to break the stigma around menstruation, promote awareness about menstrual hygiene, and provide essential sanitary materials to girls and women across Nigeria.
266,737 Deltans Have Benefited from Our Social Intervention Programmes – Oborevwori
…Approve CONLESS For Delta Assembly Workers, N15,000 Stipend For Widows Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday announced that his administration has empowered a total of 266,737 Deltans through various social intervention and empowerment programmes across the state. Governor…
Obi Empowers Youths At Kaduna SMES HUB Programme
The former Governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Presidential standard bearer for the Labour Party, ( LP) His Excellency, Peter Gregory Obi, has lifted five young Kaduna State entrepreneurs with various sums of money to expand their businesses. The…
FOOSTODEY Donates N5 Million to Support Oborevwori’s Charity Foundation
In a commendable act of corporate philanthropy, FOOSTODEY, a Non-government organisation, has donated N5 million to the You Matter Charity Foundation, founded by the First Lady of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori. The donation is intended to bolster the foundation’s…
Project 100 Initiative Ignites Hope In Zhidu Community With Medical Aid, Empowerment And Sustainable Solutions
…..As Chef Mimi’s Outreach Impacts Lives in FCT Suburb In a powerful demonstration of compassion, sustainability, and structured community upliftment, the Project 100 Initiative—a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Dine and Pack Limited—descended on the Zhidu community in the…
Entertainment
Minister Of Art And Culture Mourns Passing Of Highlife Legend, Mike Ejeagha
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and…
AGN President Dr. Emeka Rollas Mourns the Passing of MOPPAN Leader Umar Mai Kudi, a.k.a. Cashman
Until his passing, Cashman served as the National President of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN).
Showcasing The Sporadic and Astronomatic Achievements of Nigerias’s Most Sought After Actress, Amandla Ebeye
Amandla Ebeye is from Ika Local Government Agbor Delta State and she commenced her career as a model due to her beauty and structure which every modeling agency admired.
“She Came for Music, Left in a Body Bag”: Outrage as Police Kill University Student After LLONA’s Show in Benue
What was meant to be a night of music and joy turned into a nightmare as Ahenjir Emmanuella, a student of Federal University Wukari, was shot and killed by officers of the Benue State Police Command in the early hours…
Boxing Legend Bash Ali Accuses Top Nigerian Officials of $12M Scandal, Calls on Tinubu to Revive Stalled Guinness World Record Fight
CIn a powerful and passionate letter to President Bola Tinubu, Nigerian boxing icon and Guinness World Record contender Bash Ali has made explosive allegations of corruption involving senior government officials and the stalling of a historic international boxing championship on…
Birthdays
Oborevwori Celebrates Amuka-Pemu at 90
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to veteran journalist and Publisher of Vanguard Media Limited, Mr. Sam Amuka-Pemu, CON, popularly known as Uncle Sam, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Oborevwori in a statement…
Uncle Sam @90: A Salute To Professional Courage
By Qasim Akinreti I am extremely proud and happy to join the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and other groups to sing a birthday song and extend best wishes to our father, leader, Columnist, Media entrepreneur and a complete gentleman…
Evang. Nnaemeka Aleke Celebrates Chief Hon. Tony Okey Ugwu at 60
Chief Ugwu, a distinguished grassroots leader, has served as a two-term Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area and currently chairs the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA).
Rt. Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke Felicitates with Edu Tiger on Birthday, Commends Humanitarian Impact
Rt. Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke, National Publicity Secretary of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has extended warm birthday congratulations to Chinedu Francis, popularly known as Edu Tiger, the Chief Executive Officer of Maxi Villa Intercontinental Hotel. In a…
Rt. Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke Felicitates with Enugu Labour Commissioner, Hon Ugwuoke, on Birthday
Rt. Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke, the National Publicity Secretary of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has extended a personal birthday felicitations to Pharm. Hon. Chika Ugwuoke, the Honourable Commissioner for Labour and Employment in Enugu State. In a…
Environment
Governor Ododo Continues Commitment to Water Development with New Drilling Machine for RUWASSA
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has further demonstrated his administration’s dedication to improving access to clean water by donating a multimillion-naira water drilling machine to the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA). This initiative aims to boost…
Flood Prevention: Delta Govt Calls For Collective Action Against Natural Disasters
The Delta State Government has urged residents, stakeholders, and organizations to take collective and proactive measures in mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Recognizing the increasing threats posed by flooding, erosion, and other environmental hazards, the government emphasized the need…
Southeast Asia Shaken: 106 Dead As Myanmar and Thailand Grapple with Aftermath of Catastrophic Earthquake, Several Buildings Collapse
Southeast Asia is reeling from one of the most devastating seismic events in recent history. A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at 12:50 PM local time, sending shockwaves across the region and causing catastrophic destruction in both Myanmar and Thailand….