June 7, 2025
Catholic Bishops knock Nigerian Govt over Benue killings
Following the rampant killings in Benue State and other parts of the country, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has accused both the Federal and the Benue State governments of failing in their primary responsibility to protect lives and ensure public safety. In a statement signed by Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the […]
Benue: Gov Alia reveals those behind attacks on communities
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has accused some serving politicians in the National Assembly of sponsoring the attacks in the state. The governor made the allegation on Friday in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television, saying that it is unacceptable. Alia, who did not name the politicians, said that an […]
Insecurity: We’re under siege, terrorism eating up Benue – Gov Alia
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has declared that the state is under siege from terrorists and bandits. Alia said that the recent attacks that have claimed several lives is beyond herders-farmers clash. DAILY POST reports that there has been a surge in attacks in the state in recent weeks, with several local government areas experiencing […]
Fire Service explains cause of Kano market explosion
A fire outbreak at the popular Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano on Friday afternoon destroyed several shops, with the State Fire Service confirming that the cause of the incident was a battery explosion.This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, on Friday. […]
Jorginho leaves Arsenal for new club
Jorginho has left Arsenal as a free agent following the expiration of his contract. This comes after the Premier League North London club ended Jorginho’s contract with immediate effect for the midfielder to become a free agent. The Gunners disclosed this in a statement via their website on Friday. “We can confirm that we’ve reached […]
ADC holds coalition meeting in Abia
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, and its coalition partners convened a landmark political summit in Umuahia, Abia State, on Friday, describing it as a unified front ahead of the 2027 general elections. Don Norman Obinna, chairman of ADC in Abia State, announced during the meeting that the party has officially been adopted as the platform […]
Just In: Highlife maestro Mike Ejeagha dies at 95
Renowned Highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, known for transforming Igbo folklore and proverbs into captivating music, has passed away at the age of 95. Ejeagha died on Friday night at about 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, following a prolonged illness. His eldest son, Emma Ejeagha, confirmed the sad news to Vanguard in […]
Three Commissioners Resign, as Akwa Ibom Governor Defects to APC
After weeks of speculations and mounting political pressure, Governor Umo Eno yesterday officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a dramatic shift in the political landscape of Akwa Ibom State. Despite strong pushback from within his party and loyalists, Eno’s move signalled a bold realignment ahead of […]
Eid-Kabir Tragedy: Fire destroys hundreds of shops in Kano GSM market
Tragedy has struck the Kano GSM Market as a daylight fire incident on Sallah Eid Day, struck burning down over 300 shops and destroying properties worth millions. The devastating fire was said to have started around 2:00 pm at the popular Farm Center GSM Market in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The fire, […]
Our electricity bills are now more than house rent, B and A customers cry out
Lagosians abandon freezers, pressing irons, others, cite outrageous electricity billsRegulatory authorities will develop appropriate tariff methodology —Govt •We are all to blame —DisCo official The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, recently beat his chest regarding the feats his ministry had achieved since he assumed office a few years ago. One of such feats, he stated, […]