Former governors of Abia and Enugu states, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Senator Shehu Sani and ex-aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, are among those nominated for ambassadorial appointment by the federal government. Vanguard gathered that they were among those being screened by security agents, pending the release of the list. Recall that…
Mr Maren Aradong, the Village Head of Hurti in Manguna District of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has explained how gunmen killed 40 people and looted foodstuffs in a gruesome attack on his community on 2 April, 2025. The yet- to- be identified gunmen had April 2 attacked Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and…
The convoy of the Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Mr. Samuel Jatau, narrowly escaped an ambush by suspected terrorists on Sunday in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. The terrorists, believed to be planning fresh attacks on local communities, laid an ambush near Hurti community in the Monguna district. The SSG was on…
A longlist of notable politicians including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi are in talks to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This is according to the SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election Adewole Adebayo. Adebayo said Atiku and Obi’s men are in talks for…
I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former Governor of Oyo State, who left us today, just days shy of his 90th birthday. As a statesman, mathematician, engineer, and renowned technocrat, Dr. Olunloyo left an indelible mark on Nigerian public life. A Life of Service and Dedication…
Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), has praised President Bola Tinubu for his courageous leadership, saying the south deserves to retain the presidency in 2027. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists over the weekend in Benin City, the Edo state capital, Imasuen said…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn the earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi, the emir of Kano in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. Police explained on Sunday that the invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to…
Fifteen persons, including children, sustained various injuries following a gas explosion in Ijora-Badia, Lagos State, on Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 4:20 pm on Amosu Street, Ijora Badia, within the Apapa Iganmu LCDA. A leaking 25kg gas cylinder in a mini shop ignited due to naked flames, triggering the explosion. The resulting fire spread…
A 90-year-old woman has pleaded with former First Lady Patience Jonathan to help secure the release of her daughter, Deborah Erema, who she says has been held in custody for over five years. In a video published by SaharaTV on Friday, the frail nonagenarian cried out, saying she was starving and had no one else…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has acknowledged the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports by the United States, stating its commitment to mitigating the impact while accelerating economic diversification. In a statement signed by the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, which was released on Sunday, the government…