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“We Are All Less Without Him”: Nigeria Bids Farewell to Former President Buhari as Leaders Reflect on His Legacy
Nigeria is mourning the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a towering figure in the country’s political landscape whose legacy—complex, controversial, yet enduring—continues to ignite deep national reflection. In life, Buhari was known for his stoic discipline, austere personal style,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: IGP, CG Elongation and the Economy Of Vote
A call made to me by a Media Chief on the claim by one of the beneficiaries of tenure elongation that I want to destroy him baffles me. Why would I want to and how do I want to destroy…
Arewa Youths Hails Babangida’s Bank of Agriculture Appointment, Calls for More Youth Inclusion
Northern youths under the auspices of the Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) have enthusiastically congratulated Muhammad Babangida on his appointment as Chairman of the Nigerian Bank of Agriculture by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group lauded the appointment…
National Constitutional Confab Unveils Recommendations As Diaspora Voting, State Police, Resource Control Dominate National Summit Resolutions
The National Summit on the Future of Nigeria’s Constitutional Democracy concluded on Thursday with a sweeping communique that called for the urgent enactment of a new, people-driven constitution anchored on genuine federalism, robust democratic participation, and a restructured governance framework…
The PATRIOTS and NPSG Conclude National Constitutional Summit, Invite Media to Communiqué Presentation
The PATRIOTS, in partnership with the Nigerian Political Summit Group (NPSG), announce the successful conclusion of the National Summit on the Future of Nigeria’s Constitutional Democracy, which held from Wednesday, July 16 to Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Abuja. Following…
Political Tsunami in Aguata: All PDP Ward Chairmen Defect to APC During Massive Rally
…APC Shuts Down Aguata, Donates Bus, All PDP Ward Chairmen Switch Sides A political tsunami swept through Aguata Local Government Area on Sunday as the entire structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the ward level collapsed, with all…
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AASU Commends President Bio’s Reappointment of Dr. Walton Gilpin, Hailing Rokel Bank’s Transformative Leadership
The All-Africa Students Union (AASU), representing over 80 million students across the continent, has enthusiastically welcomed the reappointment of Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin as the Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB) by His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio of…
AASU Hails Dangote Group’s Landmark Namibia Refinery Project as a Milestone for Africa’s Energy Self-Reliance
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has issued a strong commendation to the Dangote Group and its President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, for what it describes as a landmark contribution to Africa’s energy independence through the Group’s ambitious Namibia Refinery Project…
ALGON Enugu Hails Governor Peter Mbah on Launch of Enugu Air, Describes It as Milestone in Regional Development
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Enugu State Chapter, has congratulated Governor Peter Mbah on the successful launch of Enugu Air, describing the milestone as a revolutionary stride in the transport sector and a defining moment for the…
Okehi Rainstorm: Gov Ododo Visits Ravaged Homes, Assures Immediate Support, Intervention
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, on Monday undertook a working visit to Eika, Ihima, and several communities in Okehi Local Government Area to evaluate the extent of the devastation wrought by the June 16th rainstorm in…
AASU Applauds Dangote Refinery’s $467M CNG Truck Initiative, Describes It as Game-Changer for Nigeria’s Economy
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has hailed the Dangote Refinery for what it calls a “bold and visionary” investment in Nigeria’s energy and transport sectors, following the company’s $467 million deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks. In a…
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₦10 Million Bounty! VeryDarkMan Launches Personal Investigation Into Mohbad Case, Offers Millions for New Video Evidence and Witnesses
In a bold and dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across social media, controversial activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced a personal ₦10 million bounty for anyone who can provide new unseen footage from the music video set where…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Unveils Abuja National Office, Prototype of AGN Nollywood Centre, and Super App at Landmark Event
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) today marked a historic milestone with the commissioning of its National Office in Abuja, the unveiling of the prototype for the proposed AGN Nollywood Centre, and the launch of the AGN Super App. The…
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.
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AASU Hails Dangote Group’s Landmark Namibia Refinery Project as a Milestone for Africa’s Energy Self-Reliance
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has issued a strong commendation to the Dangote Group and its President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, for what it describes as a landmark contribution to Africa’s energy independence through the Group’s ambitious Namibia Refinery Project…
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….
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: IGP, CG Elongation and the Economy Of Vote
A call made to me by a Media Chief on the claim by one of the beneficiaries of tenure elongation that I want to destroy him baffles me. Why would I want to and how do I want to destroy…
Kogi Mass Defection: Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello the Master Strategist
By Ben Abah The mass defection of thousands of members from various political parties to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on July 5, 2025 in Kogi State has sparked widespread accolades for former Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello’s leadership acumen. The…
Two Years of Progress: Oborevwori’s Leadership Transforms Delta
By Festus Ahon Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s assumption of office on May 29, 2023, marked a pivotal moment in Delta State’s governance, setting in motion his M.O.R.E Agenda — Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security….
Abuja Resettlement Challenges And The Costs (I)
By Umar Shuaibu In its report, the Akinola Aguda Panel recommended the transfer of the Capital from Lagos to Abuja which is the geographical center of the country. It is located in the North, because of the overwhelming size of…
A Tribute to Alhaji Aminu Dantata: A Legacy of Integrity and Service to Humanity
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In the quiet serenity of Al-Baqi Cemetery, the final journey of Alhaji Aminu Dantata commenced on Tuesday evening, following the Jana’iza prayers at the revered Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The gathering of mourners, a testament…
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FG to Promote Local Industrialisation through AFNIS Summit
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has disclosed its aim to promote local industrialisation in Africa by leveraging local content through the forthcoming fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS). The…
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…
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UWA TAGARI CHARITY FOUNDATION Donates N2 Million Worth of Food Items to Vulnerable Persons in Katsina
In a significant gesture of compassion and social responsibility, the UWA TAGARI CHARITY FOUNDATION has donated food items worth over two million naira to vulnerable individuals and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Katsina State, reinforcing its commitment to alleviating poverty…
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…
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₦10 Million Bounty! VeryDarkMan Launches Personal Investigation Into Mohbad Case, Offers Millions for New Video Evidence and Witnesses
In a bold and dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across social media, controversial activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced a personal ₦10 million bounty for anyone who can provide new unseen footage from the music video set where…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Unveils Abuja National Office, Prototype of AGN Nollywood Centre, and Super App at Landmark Event
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) today marked a historic milestone with the commissioning of its National Office in Abuja, the unveiling of the prototype for the proposed AGN Nollywood Centre, and the launch of the AGN Super App. The…
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.
Birthdays
Ohinoyi of Ebira’s CPS Celebrates Senator Sadiku Ohere on His Birthday
The Chief Press Secretary to the Ohinoyi of Ebira, Comrade AbdulHakeem O. Onuchi, has extended warm birthday wishes to Senator Sadiku Abubakar Ohere, praising the lawmaker’s enduring contributions to public service and national development. In a message issued Thursday, Onuchi…
Oborevwori, Otuaro, Aniagwu Celebrate Okowa at 66, Hail His Enduring Legacy of Service
As tributes pour in from across Delta State and beyond, former Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa is celebrated for visionary leadership, humility, and statesmanship. The state’s immediate past Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, was showered with glowing tributes…
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).
Environment
Okehi Rainstorm: Gov Ododo Visits Ravaged Homes, Assures Immediate Support, Intervention
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, on Monday undertook a working visit to Eika, Ihima, and several communities in Okehi Local Government Area to evaluate the extent of the devastation wrought by the June 16th rainstorm in…
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…