2 mn read When Colgate stepped into the Big Brother Naija house for the first time this season, it didn’t just bring toothpaste; it introduced innovation, creativity, and a fresh approach to oral hygiene education for Nigerians. As a premium brand under the Tolaram Group, Colgate effectively conveyed its message of zero cavities, fresh breath, and “yanga” smiles, […]
< 1 mn read Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shared insights into the strategies he employed to secure substantial debt relief for Nigeria during his administration from 1999 to 2007. He attributed part of this success to the establishment of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which […]
< 1 mn read Weeks after the October 5 local government elections, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara stated that his administration holds no grudges against the Nigeria Police Force, despite previous instances of unprofessional behavior from some officers that attempted to undermine governance in the state. Governor Fubara made these remarks while welcoming the new Commissioner of Police, Mustapha […]
< 1 mn read Lecturers at the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) staged a protest on Friday over the nonpayment of six months’ worth of palliative allowances, approved at N10,000 per month by Governor Bassey Otu. The lecturers, rallying at the university’s administrative block, demanded an audience with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Ochang, chanting slogans such as “We want […]
< 1 mn read More than 770 households in Benue State have been displaced by severe flooding due to the rising water level of the River Benue, the State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Aondowase Kunde, reported on Friday in Makurdi. Kunde, who also chairs the Flood and Disaster Management Committee, said that Makurdi was the most affected area. […]
< 1 mn read The Kano State Government announced a state-wide movement restriction from midnight to 6 p.m. on Saturday to ensure a peaceful and orderly Local Government election. This measure, disclosed by the State Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, aims to safeguard lives and property during the voting process. Dantiye stated that only essential personnel, including election officials, […]
< 1 mn read At least five people lost their lives, and nine others sustained serious injuries in a lone vehicle accident on the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway, according to Mr. Igwe Nnabuife, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ebonyi Command. The incident occurred Thursday night near the G-Hostel junction, involving a commercial white Hummer bus with the […]
< 1 mn read A Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Simon Amobeda, has dismissed all 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates submitted by the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the upcoming Kano local government elections. This ruling, given on an originating summons filed on October 8, 2024, directs the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) […]
< 1 mn read A 45-year-old suspect, Mr. Adewunmi Taiwo, has confessed to earning at least N750,000 monthly from unsuspecting motorists by posing as an officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Taiwo was apprehended on Oshodi Bridge during a sting operation and has since been detained. According to LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, Taiwo had […]
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), asserting that the best way to honor Nwosu’s legacy is by ensuring credible, transparent, and democratic elections in Nigeria. Prof. Nwosu, who chaired NEC from 1989 to 1993, was instrumental in overseeing the historic June […]
< 1 mn read Health workers in Nigeria, under the Joint Health Sectors Union (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA), have declared a seven-day nationwide warning strike, set to begin at midnight on October 25. JOHESU National President Kabiru Minjibir announced the strike following an expanded National Executive Council meeting, stating that the government’s lack of […]
< 1 mn read A confrontation between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police took a violent turn in Osogbo, Osun State, as police officers allegedly used force against NSCDC personnel deployed to secure Elizabeth Estate. Reports indicate that on Tuesday night, plainclothes officers in police jackets entered the estate in a private vehicle […]
< 1 mn read Following a helicopter crash near Bonny Finima, off the coast of Calabar, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, announced that divers are still searching for the remaining bodies of the eight individuals on board. While three bodies were recovered yesterday, Keyamo provided an update via social media, confirming that search operations are […]
< 1 mn read A Chief Magistrate Court in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered Sunday Emmanuel to be remanded at a Correctional Facility following allegations that he macheted his wife, Linda Emmanuel, to death and attempted to kill their 3-year-old son. Emmanuel faces two charges: murder and attempted murder. According to Police Prosecutor Inspector Josephine Awanna, the incident occurred […]
< 1 mn read The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of a driver following a collision between two trucks near Cane Village, Maryland. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that the accident was caused by brake failure. LASEMA responded to distress calls made through the 767 and 112 toll-free lines at 12:08 […]
< 1 mn read The family of Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Electoral Commission (NEC), has announced his passing. In a statement shared with Vanguard, Engr. Nnaemeka Humphrey Nwosu confirmed that Prof. Nwosu died on October 20, 2024, following a brief illness. Described as a dedicated advocate for democracy and a respected scholar of political […]
< 1 mn read Roberto Mancini has been dismissed from his role as head coach of the Saudi Arabian national team after a challenging 14-month tenure marked by disappointing performances and increasing friction with fans. The Italian manager, who joined the team last August on a lucrative four-year contract worth approximately £21 million annually, leaves the position with only […]
2 mn read After three years of prosecution and suspension, an Edo State High Court in Benin City has discharged and acquitted Dr. Omowumi Labode Steven, a lecturer at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), of alleged sexual assault against a female student. The court ruled on Friday that the prosecution failed to prove its case of sexual assault […]
< 1 mn read The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi, has assured residents that the upcoming governorship election on November 16 will not be rigged. Ajayi made this statement during his campaign tour across the state, urging the populace to remain confident and not to fear any potential rigging that might […]
< 1 mn read The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC) has received 36 petitions over the past seven months, as reported by the Commission’s chairman, Justice Williams Akintoroye (Rtd.). Speaking in Akure, Akintoroye noted that these petitions include both written and oral complaints, addressing cases involving government officials currently under investigation. He assured the […]
