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Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing verbal attack on veteran journalist and Arise TV host Reuben Abati. The exchange follows Abati’s recent criticism of Olayinka, whom he accused of extreme sycophancy after a video surfaced of the aide reportedly kneeling to serve […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws will take effect as scheduled on January 1, 2026, dismissing speculations about a possible delay, reversal, or fundamental alteration of the reforms. In a statement personally signed and issued on Tuesday, the President said the Federal Government has identified “no substantial […]
The House of Representatives has pledged to subject the proposed N1.75 trillion 2025 budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to rigorous scrutiny to ensure that projects captured in the proposal translate into tangible development for communities in the oil-producing region. The assurance was given on Tuesday by the Chairman of the House […]
President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the appointment of Mr Rotimi Iseoluwa Oyedepo, SAN, as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Federal Ministry of Justice, following his transfer of service from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Federal Civil Service. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated […]
Civil servants in Edo State on Tuesday received their 13th-month salary, a move that has drawn widespread commendation for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s workers-friendly stance. The development was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Patrick Ebojele, who said the payment underscores the administration’s commitment to the welfare of public servants. He […]
Power generation on Nigeria’s national grid rebounded to 4,384.4 megawatts (MW) on Tuesday, following a partial system collapse that plunged many parts of the country into darkness for several hours on Monday. Checks by Vanguard of data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that as of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 power generation […]
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has weighed in on the unfolding legal battle involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, drawing parallels between the case and his own encounters with the justice system during Malami’s time in office. In a post shared on his X handle on Tuesday, Melaye […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles wrapped up the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in emphatic fashion on Tuesday, recording a 3–1 victory over Uganda despite fielding a largely rotated squad. Midfielder Raphael Onyedika emerged as the standout performer, scoring twice in the second half as the Eagles capitalised on Uganda being reduced to […]
The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), Hashimu Dungurawa, has reaffirmed his position as the duly recognised leader of the party in the state, rejecting claims that he has been removed from office by some ward executives. Dungurawa spoke less than 24 hours after executives of Gargari Ward in Dawakin Tofa […]
PDP Omitted as INEC Publishes Ekiti Governorship Candidates. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the official publication of the verified list of contestants approved to participate in the Ekiti State gubernatorial race scheduled for June 20, 2026. At its state head office located in Ado-Ekiti, the electoral umpire presented the roster […]
