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By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha The Delta State Government has approved N4 billion to empower 15,000 indigent residents to support small businesses and entrepreneurship. The initiative is part of efforts to ease economic hardship across the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing […]
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has questioned an alleged presidential directive granting automatic tickets to serving All Progressives Congress (APC) office holders seeking re-election, arguing that the arrangement could conflict with the state's tradition of political rotation. The governor's position was conveyed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, while responding to journalists' questions in […]
The residents of Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State can now live a near normal life after the state government relaxed a curfew in the area to allow movement from 6 am to 9 pm daily. Movement restriction is now 9 pm to 6 am in Lamurde where the last recurrence of a long […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Network Movement in Kogi State has accused a faction of the Audu/Faleke political family of undermining the ruling party under the banner of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG). In a strongly worded statement issued by its coordinator, Ogungbemi Olusola, the group alleged that individuals are hijacking the TSG platform to […]
Israelis head to the polls on October 27 for a general election that will pit the right-wing bloc of current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a bloc consisting of centre and left-wing parties. The governing parties and the opposition grouping both look set to fall short of an outright majority. Everything may now hinge on […]
The Federal High Court, presided over by Honourable Justice Aluko, has granted an application by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc for substituted service of Form 49 on directors of Wempco named as alleged contemnors in the case of UBA v. Wempco. The application forms part of proceedings seeking to determine whether the named individuals […]
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto Concerned residents of Sokoto State have challenged the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, to move beyond criticism of Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto’s administration and unveil a clear and achievable development agenda ahead of the 2027 governorship election. In a statement jointly signed by Comrade Ibrahim […]
Prince William has made a rare royal appearance on a BBC chat show, with the heir to the throne confessing he would have liked to join the police or be a DJ. The Prince of Wales appeared on an episode set to air Friday evening, to promote his Earthshot Prize, which goes to environmental causes. […]
Other than the Australian and Turkish co-hosts, the only G20 nations to address the COP31 leaders’ summit with speakers at the “head of state or government” level will be the UK, Brazil and China, according to a provisional list released on Wednesday. The list, which is published by the United Nations and subject to change, […]
By Efe Onodjae Stakeholders have been urged to strengthen psychological, social, educational and legal support for child abuse survivors beyond the prosecution of offenders. Mr. Olabode Olaoba, who represented Mr. Kayode Filani, Chairman of the Occasion and Special Guest of Honour, made the call at the book presentation of Flora’s Flower held in Lagos. The […]
By Efe Onodjae Author of Flora’s Flower, Funmi Ajumobi, has described Vanguard Media Limited as a platform where destinies thrive, talents are nurtured and individuals are empowered to achieve their potential. Ajumobi, who spoke at the public presentation of her book in Lagos, expressed gratitude to Vanguard’s Publisher, Mr Sam Amuka; Chairman, Mrs Omasan Dudu; […]
By Efe Onodjae The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, has warned families against prioritising their reputation over the protection of children who suffer sexual abuse. Vivour-Adeniyi, who was the chief reviewer of Flora’s Flower, a book written by journalist and child rights advocate, Funmi Ajumobi, […]
Stakeholders in the Ogun State transport sector have raised alarm over an impending crisis capable of leading to widespread destruction of lives and property if not urgently addressed. The stakeholders, operating under the Ogun State Parks Management, PAM, issued a strong cry for help to the Ogun State Government and leadership of the All Progressives […]
By Esther Onyegbula Founder of Glowcheck, Ifeanyi ‘Ify’ Umezulike, has secured grant funding from Hatch to advance the development of his UK-based digital sexual health verification platform, with plans to strengthen research, refine the product and establish partnerships with healthcare providers. The funding marks a significant milestone for the startup as it moves from concept […]
By Ayobami Okerinde Alwan Hassan, a spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has alleged that some ministers pay billions of naira to secure appointments and subsequently focus on recovering the money. Hassan made the allegation during an interview on Arise News on Thursday, describing ministers as among the most corrupt officials […]
Minister of Works, David Umahi has defended the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying a standard kilometer costs N7.5 billion, about $5.5 million. Umahi stated this during an exclusive interview on Arise Television, where he was asked to justify the high cost of the project. The minister said Section One of the highway, which […]
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo is again furious, as it is his wont to to be furious, resistant to every benevolent arrester unleashed on him. Rather retrospectively, in a blazing fury, he was recently sighted at Oyangbene and approvingly led into the open arms of people carrying ‘chalked hearts’. The hearts of Oyangbene people […]
The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Police Command, CP Wilfred Afolabi has reacted to the concerns raised by the residents of Aba about the alleged misconduct of some police officers in the city. He disclosed that the Command’s X-Squad was being activated to monitor officers at various duty posts. CP Afolabi, who addressed community leaders […]
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Max Shipping Services Limited has clarified its role in the recovery of its vessel, ANAMBRA BASIN FSO, at Kula community in Rivers State, distancing its Chairman, Chief Cletus Ibeto, from allegations surrounding the operation following a reported boat capsizing in which several persons are feared to have lost their lives. […]
George Okoh in Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has explained why he questioned an alleged presidential directive granting automatic tickets to elected All Progressives Congress (APC) office holders seeking re-election in the state. He said it was obvious that the policy would conflict with Benue’s established practice of rotating political offices. Chief Press Secretary […]
Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat is director of the China-Indonesia Desk at the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS). Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara is executive director of CELIOS. Indonesia bills its plans to mix wood with coal at dozens of power plants as a way to cut electricity generation emissions as the country transitions towards clean energy. […]
By Hadiza Yusuf Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has promised that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will focus on issues, achievements and plans rather than personal attacks in its campaign ahead of the 2027 general election. Yusuf gave the assurance on Thursday during the inauguration of the APC 2027 presidential and gubernatorial campaign council management […]
The Federal Government has directed the strict implementation of the National Guideline on Debarment of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers. The directive is contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, with reference number 59780/S.2/B/585. This is according to a statement by Ngozi Anyaelezu, Acting […]
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has charged certification officers in the scheme to equip themselves with the necessary digital competencies to improve operational effectiveness and service delivery. The DG charged them to remain vigilant against threats such as certificate forgery, illicit operations and inconsistencies. According to him, the […]
The board of the UN’s Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage agreed on Thursday to set aside $20 million to help Nepal recover from the devastating climate-driven flood it suffered in August. At an extraordinary online meeting, board members unanimously invited Nepal’s government to submit a proposal for how to use the money, which […]
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of unprofessional conduct by its personnel at the Akwa Ibom State office in Uyo following a video circulating on social media. The commission said the allegations were being treated with serious concern, stressing that its personnel were expected […]
A high Court of Imo State, on Thursday, ordered the speedy trial of five persons accused of kidnapping 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members on Independence Day.The court set aside four days, starting from 27th October, to the 30th of the month for continuation of the trial,urging prosecution and defence counsel to cooperate with […]
— PDP candidate pledges farm protection, commercial agriculture — Seeks road expansion in Lafia By Edwin Philip, Lafia The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Dr David Ombugadu, has promised to improve security across the state, assuring residents that they would be able to go to their farms and sleep […]
— Charges appointees to uphold public service rules, financial regulations By Idris Salisu GUSAU — Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in five new permanent secretaries into the state civil service, charging them to comply with public service rules, financial regulations and other relevant laws. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday at the […]
— Sule commends security agencies over crackdown on arms trafficking By Edwin Philip LAFIA — Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its sustained efforts to clamp down on gun runners and arms traffickers in the state following the arrest of a 23-year-old female suspected arms courier in […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, request to play selected CCTV footage in a N10 billion fundamental rights case filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. However, Justice Chigozie Onah rejected El-Rufai’s request for the entire six-hour recording to be shown in […]
The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has pledged to mobilise traditional rulers to collaborate with the police in strengthening security and promoting peaceful coexistence across Osun and Oyo States. Ooni Ogunwusi made the pledge on Thursday evening when he received the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, in charge of Zone 11 Command, Osogbo, […]
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday sentenced one Sunday Frank to 40 years in correctional custody for acting as a spy for notorious Benue bandit leader, the late Terwase Akwaza, popularly known as Gana. Frank, who hails from Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, was convicted after confessing that he monitored and […]
— Police confirm three deaths in attack on Marnona-Isa route By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Suspected bandits have killed a driver and two passengers after attacking a vehicle conveying commuters along the Marnona-Isa Road in Sokoto State. The attack occurred on Wednesday evening at Kunawa village in Goronyo Local Government Area, when the assailants […]
By Ayobami Okerinde The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, have traded words as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election. The exchange started after the AAC requested the venue for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign […]
The management committee of Masjid Abdullahi Bin Zubbair in Madina Quarters, Bauchi State, has removed its Imam, Dahiru Abubakar. The development followed allegations that he used sermons to campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. This is even as the committee also rejected an alleged proposal by the Imam to rename the mosque after […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of Abuja not to repeat what he described as the mistake of the 2023 general election, calling on them to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Wike made the call on Thursday during an interactive session organised by the Rainbow […]
Russian hostile activity costs the UK at least £2 billion annually, according to a recent report by Scottish MP Graeme Downie, who has called on the government to measure what these actions cost Britain. But this figure is just the baseline. In reality, a profound shift in Moscow’s approach to sabotage means the true cost […]
For anyone even remotely interested in US politics, the midterm elections are the only game in town at the moment. In fact, there has already been plenty of ink spilled about what a “blue wave” landslide for the Democrats might mean for Trump and Trumpism – and how likely that outcome even is. If polling […]
Print article Share Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing at a rapid pace and is increasingly being used by scientists to better understand climate change. AI is perhaps best-known for its use in “large language models”, such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. However, the field is vast. From weather forecasting to analysing satellite images, climate scientists […]
Former Nasarawa State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Yusuf Shehu Usman, has criticised the reported directive by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, asking Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Usman described the reported move as politically suicidal for the opposition […]
The Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers has mourned former Governor Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan, describing him as a detribalised leader whose legacy of peace, development and support for traditional institutions would endure. The council, in a condolence message dated October 21, 2026, extended its sympathies to the Uduaghan family of Abigborodo, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and […]
Pope Leo XIV will not need additional treatment for lung cancer after surgery successfully removed the affected tissue, according to the Vatican. The Vatican press office announced the development in a medical bulletin on Wednesday, following the completion of laboratory tests on tissue removed during the pontiff’s surgery last week. The bulletin said final histological […]
A Yobe State High Court sitting in Damaturu has sentenced a 45-year-old man, Abubakar Musa, popularly known as Daddy, to death by hanging for the killing of his wife, Ammi Adamu Mamman, on Wednesday. The court reportedly convicted Musa of culpable homicide after concluding that the prosecution had established his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. […]
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has condemned Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to proceed with securing a fresh N100 billion loan, despite earlier warnings against reckless borrowing in the twilight of his administration, describing the development as an alarming demonstration of fiscal irresponsibility and political desperation. SSACO, in a statement by Bisi Oladele, Director […]
Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has directed public and private health facilities across the state to intensify disease surveillance and strengthen emergency preparedness following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. The advisory, dated October 21, 2026, followed confirmation of an Ebola case caused by the […]
National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sen. Ajibola Basiru has reacted to the request of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, to launch his campaign in the presidential villa. Sowore had written to the authorities seeking permission to launch his campaign in the presidential villa. During an interview […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has uncovered an illegal herbal medicine production facility in Agege, Lagos State, where products were found carrying a falsified registration number. The agency announced the discovery in a statement posted on its official X account on Wednesday, explaining that the operation followed a report […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Labour Party candidate for Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, Dr Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has urged opposition political parties in Ebonyi State to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections to challenge what he described as political godfatherism and the concentration of power among a privileged few. Ezeh accused influential political actors in […]
On 9 February 2021, as government troops and Russian mercenaries pushed rebels back from Bangui, the Central African Republic (CAR) signed Decree No. 21.044. It gave a young company called Bois Rouge a forestry permit covering 186,596 hectares in the south-western Lobaye region – roughly 1,866 km² of tropical forest, an area larger than Greater […]