< 1 mn read Israel has launched a series of attacks on Beirut, Lebanon, targeting what it described as terrorist sites. The Israeli army announced the strikes via social media platform X and issued evacuation orders for residents in several buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs during the early hours of Wednesday. As of now, there have been no reports […]

< 1 mn read In response to rising labor market demands, Italy plans to streamline the application process for temporary work visas for foreigners. This initiative includes increasing the number of “Click Days,” which are designated days when applications for work visas are accepted, making it easier for foreign workers to apply. The proposed changes aim to address the […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Wednesday, October 2, for the United Kingdom (UK) to commence a two-week vacation, a part of his annual leave. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was clarified that the President intends to utilize this […]

2 mn read In a notable development, the House of Representatives has officially rejected the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honor announced by President Bola Tinubu for the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during his Independence Anniversary speech. During a plenary session on Wednesday, the House called on President Tinubu to instead confer the National honour […]

< 1 mn read A devastating incident unfolded in Niger State as a boat carrying around 300 passengers capsized on October 1, resulting in the recovery of at least 60 bodies. According to a statement released by Abubakar Dakani, the Press Secretary to the Council Chairman of Mokwa Local Government, the boat was en route from Mundi to Gbajibo […]

2 mn read Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to unite against the retrogressive forces threatening the country’s corporate existence and sustainable development. He made this call during his Independence Day speech at the Cenotaph in Asaba on Tuesday. In his address, Oborevwori emphasized the importance of reflection and collective contribution to national growth. […]

< 1 mn read The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has made a heartfelt appeal to President Bola Tinubu to grant political pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as Nigeria marks its 64th Independence anniversary. In an interview held in Awka, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, the National Vice President […]

2 mn read A devastating accident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 2, 2024, claiming the lives of at least 10 passengers, including three children. The incident took place at Abule-Osun, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, involving a bus and a stationary truck. Around 2:15 a.m., a Toyota Sienna bus, registered as BDG 342 FS and filled […]

2 mn read There are strong indications that the conclusion of the $1.28 billion ExxonMobil-Seplat divestment deal, along with similar transactions in Nigeria’s upstream oil sector, will enhance the country’s oil output by 21.4%, bringing production to over 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd). In his Independence Day broadcast, President Bola Tinubu announced that the ExxonMobil-Seplat deal would […]

< 1 mn read Tim Walz, the Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate, has sharply criticized former President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal initiated by former President Barack Obama. He claims that this move has brought Iran closer to developing a nuclear weapon. “Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon than they were before because of […]

2 mn read In a recent program aired on Freedom Radio Kaduna, the former governor of Kaduna State addressed allegations of corruption against his administration, emphasizing that his political ambitions were rooted in service rather than personal gain. Speaking in Hausa, he stated, “I did not join politics to steal money or enrich myself. I was satisfied with […]

2 mn read Barely hours after President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum assured farmers of adequate security in their independence messages, Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Ngoshe Community in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, killing at least five individuals. Sources indicated that during the attack, five of the abducted farmers were slaughtered, along with a member […]

2 mn read Police authorities in Abuja have initiated investigations into allegations made on TikTok by a Lagos-based land speculator, known as Ibile of Ibeju-Lekki, claiming that some officers demanded money for the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to resolve a land dispute in Ibeku-Lekki, Lagos State. The investigation follows a widespread online publication by the land speculator, […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Army reported significant successes against terrorists, neutralizing several high-profile fighters and seizing lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and a substantial cache of ammunition. In a statement from Army headquarters, it was noted that these operations have effectively hindered the terrorists’ operational capabilities nationwide. On September 29, 2024, a high-intensity raid targeted Boko Haram […]

< 1 mn read During the recent Vice Presidential Debate, Republican Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance expressed sympathy towards Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after Walz revealed that his 17-year-old son had witnessed a shooting at a community center while playing volleyball. “I didn’t know that your 17-year-old witnessed a shooting,” Vance stated. “I’m sorry about that, and I appreciate […]

2 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has allocated a total of 48.6 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery over the past ten months, according to investigations by Vanguard. Details of the deliveries, based on official transaction data reviewed by Vanguard, revealed the following breakdown: December 2023: 3.4 million barrels February […]

2 mn read As President Bola Tinubu announces his plans to reshuffle his cabinet for improved service delivery and success, the Mandate Protection Vanguard (MPV) has emphasized the urgent need for him to consider experienced and highly skilled human resource personnel as ministers in the upcoming cabinet. In a statement signed by its Co-ordinator, Comrade Gbenga Soloki, the […]

2 mn read The leader of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Centre for Deliverance Through Evangelism, Daki-biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, Senior Pastor Alex Ogundipe, has prayed for divine intervention to alleviate Nigeria’s current hardships, including inflation and the fuel price crisis. During the church’s 19th Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service held on Sunday, Pastor Ogundipe urged Nigerians to […]