Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) in Nigeria surged to N1.81 trillion in July 2025, up 133.09% from N778.65 billion in June, reflecting stronger participation in equities trading. The data, published in the latest FPI report by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and compiled from custodians and capital market operators, also showed a 269.19% year-on-year increase compared to…
In a startling incident in Akwa Ibom State, a policeman exhibited unpredictable behavior while on duty, drawing the attention and concern of passersby. Witnesses reported that the officer, who had been patrolling a busy area, suddenly began acting erratically, prompting onlookers to react with surprise and pity. Details of the incident remain unclear, but witnesses…
Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, has been released on bail from police custody after spending five days in detention. Deji Adeyanju, the human rights lawyer, confirmed that he was arrested in Lagos last Friday and then transferred to Abuja, where he had been detained. Adeyanju revealed that a formal complaint was filed by…
An Independent National Electoral Commission Presiding Officer fainted during the Anambra governorship election on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incident occurred at polling unit 005 in Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area. The presiding officer, Miss Blessing Egoigwe, fainted at the heat of complaints by a thick crowd of people and…
A United States flag carrier, United Airlines flight UA613, outbound from Lagos to Washington, has declared an emergency and returned to Lagos. Vanguard learnt that several passengers and crew aboard the aircraft, a Boeing 787-8, sustained minor injuries. The flight, which had 245 passengers, eight flight attendants and three pilots, made a direct return…
The Federal Government has announced value added tax (VAT) exemptions for various energy products, including diesel, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and electric vehicles, among others, in order to reduce prices. This is contained in a statement by The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr. Wale Edun, on…
A yet-to-be-identified man attempted to breach the security perimeter around President Bola Tinubu on Thursday during an official visit to Kaduna State. The President was in Kaduna to commission several projects executed by Governor Uba Sani’s administration when the incident occurred. The man reportedly attempted to approach the President while he was delivering his speech,…
A suspected ritualist identified as Suberu Jose, has been arrested by operatives of the Kogi State Police Command, for allegedly attacking the country home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suspect and others now at large, allegedly attacked the house located in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of the State, on Tuesday night, June 17,…
Security operatives have forcefully dragged out individuals from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caucus Meeting at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, causing damage to party property. The incident occurred at the National Executive Committee (NEC) hall, where the meeting was scheduled to be held. Trouble began when two individuals, reported not to be official…
Cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has shared his personal plans for the future, revealing his desire to have children in the next five years. He shared this plan during a recent interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos. Egungun asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Bobrisky responded, “I see myself…