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A 60-year-old headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr Matthew Kolawale Owoade, popularly known as “Onaiye”, has allegedly been abducted by unidentified gunmen, a publication by Vanguard has revealed. GeographicReference According to the newspaper, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, July 11, 2026, between 5:00 p.m. and … [Read more…]

‎…Keyamo narrates what transpired at Abuja Airport  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has refuted the claim made by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi that his vehicle was unfairly clamped at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, calling instead for Obi to apologize to airport staff and … [Read more…]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the immediate priority of his administration is to reunite the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area with their families and provide them with rehabilitation after their 56-day ordeal. This is also as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the 2027 … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Government has urged residents to take proactive measures to protect lives and property as heavy rainfall continues across the state, warning that the intensifying rainy season has increased the risk of flooding in many communities. In a public service announcement signed by Dr. Malachy Agbo, Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communication, Enugu … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has commended the military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force for rescuing pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, declaring that no ransom was paid and no concession was made to secure their freedom. The President made the disclosure on Friday following … [Read more…]

…Allays fears of abuse, says no one would be governor forever Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for financial autonomy and investment in modern security infrastructure for state police services when created, stressing the need for any legal framework for state police to take into account the need for national standards, national support, … [Read more…]

Fifteen persons, all males, have died in an auto crash at Muslim cemetery, along Ogbomoso-Oko Olowo route on Ilorin-Jebba expressway, Kwara State. Vanguard reliably gathered from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) report that the fatal crash, which occurred in the wee hours of Monday at about 2:32 am, was a lone accident, involving a … [Read more…]

There is a growing demand for an independent, transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the operations of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the Director General of the council. The Presidency has also directed security and anti-graft agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute government officials … [Read more…]

…Says ‘Every naira stolen robs state of development’ Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has urged public office holders to embrace the three pillars of his administration, namely, transparency, accountability and traceability, noting that every naira lost to corruption, financial misconduct and non-compliance ultimately deprives the people of the state of quality social services … [Read more…]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest of the immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji, over allegations bordering on certificate forgery. The anti-graft agency said Nnaji was arrested on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following the execution … [Read more…]

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was on Wednesday arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight. Authoritative airport sources confirmed the arrest, stating that Nnaji is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for … [Read more…]