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< 1 mn read The Federal Government has introduced an ambitious eight-point plan aimed at generating at least $100 billion and creating over two million jobs annually from Nigeria’s creative economy. The plan, announced by the Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, during a roundtable in Lagos with local and international investors, is designed […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, has filed a N20 billion defamatory lawsuit against Senator Adams Oshiomhole. This legal action follows comments made by Oshiomhole on September 14, 2024, during a political rally in Benin City, where he alleged that Ighodalo was behind […]

2 mn read Hopes for a potential decrease in petrol prices following the start of supply from Dangote Refinery were dashed as NNPC Limited announced a new pricing template that increased pump prices by about 11 percent to N950 per litre. The recent hike in petrol prices by over 45 percent, implemented two weeks ago, was anticipated due […]

< 1 mn read The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Nemi Iwo, has refuted allegations that his deployment to the state was influenced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Iwo called the claims “baseless” and “mischievous.” In a statement released on Monday in Benin, Public Relations Officer Moses Yamu quoted Iwo as saying that […]

< 1 mn read Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested by federal agents on Monday night at a Manhattan hotel, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York. Combs, who had been residing at the hotel for several weeks, was reportedly surprised by the arrest. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced that the arrest was based on a sealed indictment […]

< 1 mn read The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Vincent Upkpai for allegedly murdering his neighbor, Gloria, and her young son. The violent incident occurred on September 15, 2024, in the Elemoro area following a dispute over cleaning duties. DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT: According to Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, the authorities received […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu visited the victims of the recent flood disaster in Borno State, which claimed at least 30 lives, displaced over two million people, and caused billions of naira in property damage. During his visit, President Tinubu assured maximum federal support to Borno and other affected states and commended local leaders and stakeholders for […]

< 1 mn read The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a decrease in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for August 2024, attributed primarily to a slower food inflation rate and base effects. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data revealed that headline inflation fell to 32.15% in August, down from 33.4% in July, marking the second consecutive monthly decline this […]

< 1 mn read Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former House of Representatives member for Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency in Edo State, has downplayed concerns that the current economic hardship in Nigeria will negatively impact the APC’s prospects in the upcoming September 21 governorship election in Edo State. In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, […]

< 1 mn read In a tragic accident, over 35 Muslims en route to Samunaka, Kaduna State, to celebrate Maulud, died when their J5 bus collided head-on with an articulated vehicle near Samunaka in Lere Local Government Area. Authorities have yet to respond to the incident. Malam Abdullahi, an organizer of the Maulud celebration, reported that the accident disrupted […]

< 1 mn read Oba Mekunnu, Owolabi Salis, a prominent politician and lawyer, has extended his condolences to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the people of Ijeshaland following the death of the paramount ruler of Ijeshaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran. Salis, who holds titles including Olori Eyo Alagere of Lagos, Jagun Bashorun of Ibadanland, and Akinyegun of Owu, described […]

< 1 mn read The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced an increase in boarding fees for its model colleges to enhance student welfare. Mr. Ganiu Lawal, Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed the decision in a statement on Monday. Lawal explained that the current boarding fee of N35,000, which has […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has committed federal support for Borno State following devastating floods that have resulted in significant losses. During his visit to Maiduguri on Monday, Tinubu, who was received by Governor Babagana Zulum, expressed deep sorrow over the disaster. The floods have claimed approximately 37 lives, displaced nearly one million people, and caused extensive […]

< 1 mn read A boat accident on the Kwango River, a tributary of the Congo River in the southwestern province of Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, has resulted in four confirmed deaths and around 40 people missing, according to local authorities. Deputy Governor Remy Saki reported that 79 individuals survived the incident. The vessel, which had approximately […]

< 1 mn read The US Secret Service defended its actions on Monday after a gunman managed to lie in wait for former President Donald Trump. The suspect, who had an assault-style rifle, was apprehended before he could fire any shots. The Secret Service emphasized that it provided the “highest level” of protection for Trump. The incident, which occurred […]

< 1 mn read Some Nigerians are expressing frustration with the federal government’s frequent distribution of rice as a means to alleviate suffering. The current administration has consistently relied on rice distributions in various quantities to address economic challenges. Recently, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced that ministers would receive 1,200 bags of rice each for another […]

< 1 mn read Germany has expanded border controls to its nine neighboring countries in an effort to reduce irregular migration. This move, which began on Monday, involves federal police conducting spot checks at road and highway crossings, including examining passenger cars, buses, and their trunks. This measure comes in the wake of several deadly extremist attacks that have […]