< 1 mn read Oil prices increased while major stock markets mostly declined on Thursday as investors reacted to concerns about the potential for a widening conflict in the Middle East and awaited a crucial US jobs report. Wall Street shares were down in early trading, and the London, Paris, and Frankfurt stock exchanges were also in the red […]
< 1 mn read The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to review cases involving individuals held in pre-trial detention for extended periods and to take necessary steps to expedite their trials. Additionally, the House called on the Judiciary to implement innovative case management strategies to ensure timely hearings, especially for individuals […]
< 1 mn read Dr. Mohamed IBN Chambas, the African Union Chief Mediator in Sudan, highlighted several factors contributing to insecurity in the Sahel region, including weak governance and corruption. Speaking as a guest lecturer at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugural Annual International Lecture in Abuja, Chambas emphasized that a military solution alone would not resolve the […]
< 1 mn read Hundreds of Ghanaians, primarily university students, protested in the streets of Accra on Thursday, demanding an immediate halt to illegal mining activities. The demonstrators plan to hold rallies for three consecutive days and are also calling for the release of 54 activists who were detained last month for protesting against illegal mining. The government’s management […]
2 mn read The Offa Community in Kwara State has called on the state government to expedite the implementation of a recent court judgment regarding the armed robbers who attacked commercial banks in the town on April 5, 2018. The community is also requesting a more thorough investigation, expressing concerns about the exclusion of certain individuals allegedly involved […]
< 1 mn read The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a ruling that prohibits the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from confiscating vehicles or imposing fines on motorists. Delivering the judgment, Justice Nkeonye Maha stated that no law empowers the VIO to stop, impound, confiscate, or impose fines on motorists for […]
< 1 mn read Ex-warlords of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) and leaders of the Movement for Actualization of Dreams of Niger Deltans (MADND) have congratulated Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on her assumption of office as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). In a statement released by Josiah Oyakonghan, also known as Commander Oyimi […]
< 1 mn read Former Head of State, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has identified poverty, unemployment, and weak governance as key factors exacerbating insecurity in the Sahel region. He made these remarks while chairing the first News Agency of Nigeria inaugural annual lecture on Thursday in Abuja, which focused on the theme “Insecurity in the Sahel, 2008 to 2024: […]
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has issued a stark warning to terrorists and insurgents, urging them to surrender or face a renewed military offensive. This declaration was made during the opening of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugural Annual International Lecture held on Thursday in Abuja. Focus of the Lecture The lecture, themed “Insecurity in the […]
2 mn read The University of Ibadan Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed deep concern over the increasing hardships experienced by public university workers in Nigeria, describing the situation as increasingly unbearable. In a statement released yesterday, the chapter’s chairman, Professor Ayoola Akinwole, emphasized that the union has been patient in allowing the […]
2 mn read The Ijaw Youth Congress (IYC) has pledged to protect the upcoming local government elections in Rivers State, scheduled for October 5, asserting that no individual or group will be allowed to disrupt the electoral process. In a statement released to Vanguard, IYC President Dr. Theophilus Alaye expressed concern over the conflicting judgments from courts of […]
2 mn read As technology advances, several industries may struggle to adapt, risking their existence in the current form. Here’s a look at eight sectors that might not survive the next decade due to automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and changing consumer habits: Physical Retail Stores The surge in online shopping is steadily eroding the dominance of physical stores. […]
2 mn read The Labour Party in Abia State has publicly disowned a committee established by the Julius Abure faction to oversee the upcoming local government elections scheduled for November 2, 2024. The Abure faction had set up a screening committee led by former state chairman Hon. Ceekay Igara, with Rev. Andrew Ohiagba, the state secretary, as one […]
< 1 mn read In a significant development less than two months before the Ondo State governorship election, Mrs. Susan Gbemisola Alabi has resigned from both the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and her position as the party’s deputy governorship candidate. Reports indicate that her resignation stems from irreconcilable differences with the party’s governorship candidate, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye. In her […]
< 1 mn read The Law Commission has proposed changes to address the growing shortage of burial space in urban areas across England and Wales, suggesting that old graves could be reused. This recommendation includes reopening graveyards that were declared “full” during the Victorian era. As urban areas face a rapid depletion of burial space, the commission’s proposals aim […]
< 1 mn read A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has summoned former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to appear before it on October 24 to address a fresh 16-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC has charged Bello, along with two others—Umar Oricha and […]
2 mn read The Federal Government announced its intention to convert one million vehicles from petrol to Compressed National Gas (CNG) by 2025. The Minister for Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu-Abubakar, made this announcement during the Conversion Incentive Program (CIP) and bus handover ceremony at the Lokoja Mega Terminal on Wednesday. Audu-Abubakar emphasized that the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope […]
< 1 mn read The Lagos State Government has received a €120 million support fund from the Dutch Government to support and enhance the actualization of its waste-to-energy project in collaboration with the Dutch firm Harvest Waste Consortium. The Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on his official X.com on Wednesday. […]
< 1 mn read Gunmen abducted and killed the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Bako Bala, on Wednesday. According to a post on the official Facebook page of Alhaji Zaidu Bala Kofa Sabuwa, the Special Adviser to the Kebbi Governor on Television and Radio, the armed men kidnapped […]
2 mn read More bodies are being recovered from the Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State after a wooden boat carrying 300 passengers capsized on the night of Tuesday, October 1, 2024. As of last night, a combined effort by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), the Niger State National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), […]
