< 1 mn read Islamic scholars, including Sheikh Imran Abdul Majeer Elha and Dr. AbdulRahman Lawal, stated yesterday that the injustice perpetrated by the judiciary and political leaders is a major cause of Nigeria’s current problems. This discussion occurred during a Mosque Prayer to mark the commencement of the 2024/2025 New Legal Year at the Lagos Central Mosque, Lagos […]
< 1 mn read Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele stated on Monday that one of the primary challenges facing constituency projects in Nigeria is the lack of transparency and accountability. He urged contractors awarded constituency projects nationwide to execute their work efficiently and transparently. Speaking in Abuja at a policy dialogue titled “The Role of the Private Sector in […]
< 1 mn read A Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has sentenced an artisan, Sunday Ejoh, to six months in correctional custody for stealing three tubers of yams. The theft occurred on September 22, 2024, in Okinni, Egbedore Local Government Area. The yams, valued at N3,000, belonged to Olawole Durojaye. Police prosecutor ASP Jacob Akitunde presented the case, […]
< 1 mn read Both the Senate and House of Representatives have decided to conduct a joint investigation into alleged economic sabotage in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. This follows the establishment of ad-hoc committees by each chamber in July to address pressing challenges in the industry. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman of the Senate ad-hoc Committee and leader of the Senate, […]
< 1 mn read The United States Chamber of Commerce has pledged approximately $320 million to support mortgage financing and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. This commitment was announced during Nigeria’s participation at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Vice President Kashim Shettima, leading the Nigerian delegation and representing President […]
< 1 mn read Abia State Government has announced that it will commence the implementation of the new minimum wage from October 2024. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this in Umuahia during a press briefing following the recent Executive Council meeting. He stated that the payment would apply to all categories of workers, fulfilling Governor Alex Otti’s […]
2 mn read A domestic carrier, Air Peace, has clarified reports that its aircraft flying from Akure, Ondo State capital, to Abuja suffered a windshield crack that led to panic among passengers. The airline’s management, in a statement made available to Vanguard, stated that the flight went smoothly and landed safely without any abnormal events. The statement noted […]
< 1 mn read In the aftermath of the Edo governorship election, where Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the election observer group Yiaga Africa has called for an investigation into INEC officials allegedly involved in result manipulation and other irregularities. This call was made […]
< 1 mn read A Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has sentenced an artisan, Sunday Ejoh, to six months in correctional custody for stealing three tubers of yams. Ejoh, who specializes in aluminum work, was arraigned on Monday on a single count of theft. Police prosecutor, ASP Jacob Akitunde, informed the court that the offense took place on […]
< 1 mn read Ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has expressed grave concerns about the state of democracy in Nigeria, stating that 2027 may never come due to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC)’s actions. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Ike Abonyi, Secondus reacted to the recent Edo State gubernatorial […]
< 1 mn read Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, is scheduled to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) at the UN headquarters in New York. UNGA 79 commenced on September 10, with the General Debate taking place from September 24 to September 28. The speakers’ schedule released by the UN Secretary-General’s office indicates that […]
2 mn read The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the Federal Government’s request to conceal the identities of witnesses set to testify against Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). During the proceedings related to the seven-count terrorism charges against Kanu, prosecution counsel Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, expressed concerns for the […]
< 1 mn read Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hailed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the governor-elect of Edo State as a significant achievement for the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio congratulated Okpebholo and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, for their “hard-fought, […]
2 mn read Retained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Tuesday requested that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja recuse herself from his ongoing trial. Kanu made this statement during the resumed proceedings concerning the seven-count terrorism charge filed against him by the federal government. As his […]
< 1 mn read In an effort to lower transportation costs for civil servants in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced a reduction in the number of working days for state employees. A statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday revealed that the Governor has also extended the payment of palliatives to civil servants for an […]
2 mn read The North Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has responded to Monday’s ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed their lawsuit aimed at removing Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the Party. The Forum announced plans to appeal the judgment, stating that their lawyer has been instructed to file the appeal. […]
2 mn read The Senate has acknowledged the increasing economic pressures facing Nigerians, who are struggling with inflation, soaring living costs, and an unpredictable market. These challenges have significantly tested the nation’s resilience. During his welcome address at the Senate plenary resumption on Tuesday, Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio urged his colleagues to prioritize national security, ensuring that […]
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has submitted a letter to the Senate, requesting the screening and subsequent confirmation of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The letter was presented on Tuesday by Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio upon the Upper Chamber’s resumption from its annual break that began in July. In the […]
2 mn read A coalition of accredited civil society organizations (CSOs) has rejected the results of the Edo governorship election held on September 21, raising concerns over the election’s transparency and integrity. This coalition includes prominent organizations such as the Advocacy for Quality Leadership and Health Awareness Foundation and the Grassroot Development and Peace Initiative. They issued a […]
< 1 mn read Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North and former Governor of Edo State, has claimed that Governor Godwin Obaseki’s political career is effectively over following the results of the September 21 governorship election. The election concluded with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, being declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). […]
