Written by Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, professionally known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison after spending over three years in custody for alleged sexual assault. The actor regained his freedom on Friday, November 14, 2025 after being cleared by the Appeal Court. Announcing Baba Ijesha’s release, actor Yomi Fabiyi, took to Instagram and wrote: “You are … Continue reading “Actor Baba Ijesha released from prison”
By Boluwaji Obahopo Lokoja Professor Emmanuel Ekundayo has called on Federal government to stop paying lip service to biotechnology, but rather gear up and invest more in order to harness the full benefits in it. Ekundayo, a professor of Medical Microbiology and Microbial Genetics stated this yesterday in Lokoja while delivering his inaugural Lecture at … Continue reading “Nigeria not tapping opportunities in biotechnology – Varsity don”
The Department of State Services (DSS) has recaptured a top commander of the Ansaru terrorist group, Abdulazeez Obadaki, believed to have masterminded the August 7, 2012 attack on worshippers at a Deeper Life Bible Church near Okene, Kogi State. At least 19 worshippers, including the pastor, were killed in the incident after three gunmen armed … Continue reading “Breaking: DSS recaptures suspected mastermind of Kogi church mass shooting”
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Friday announced that his administration is finalising the state’s first‑ever proposed budget of N1 trillion for the 2026 financial year. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Friday. The Governor disclosed the figure while opening the Second Special Executive Council Meeting, … Continue reading “Gov Yusuf to present Kano’s first N1 trn budget for 2026”
…says our infrastructure will stand the test of time By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering quality infrastructure that will stand the test of time. Speaking during the unveiling of the newly remodeled Executive Council Chambers at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, witnessed by former Governor, … Continue reading “Gov Abiodun unveils newly renovated State Exco Chamber”
US President Donald Trump said Friday he wants the Justice Department and FBI to investigate links between the late alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and former Democratic president Bill Clinton. Seeking to turn the tables after a new trove of Epstein emails reignited questions over his own ties to the disgraced financier, Trump also demanded … Continue reading “Trump demands probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton”
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU, and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, AHPA, have declared an indefinite nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of a prolonged delay and neglect of their 12-year demand for the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, CONHESS. The decision was announced on Friday at … Continue reading “Health unions declare nationwide strike over 12-year salary adjustment delay”
Willie Obiano, the former governor of Anambra State, has said he is alive and healthy, contrary to earlier reports (not by Vanguard) that he was dead. Read Also: Obiano hale and hearty, says former Information Commissioner, Adinuba His former Commissioner for Information, Mr. C. Don Adinuba, dismissed the reports on Friday, describing them as false … Continue reading “I’m alive, healthy – Willie Obiano”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Marwa was first appointed by President … Continue reading “Tinubu Reappoints Buba Marwa as NDLEA Chairman for Another Five Years”
The Water Corporation of Oyo State has commenced the rehabilitation of the water pipeline supplying potable water to the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan to permanently address the long standing water scarcity within the Secretariat and its environs. The Executive Chairman of the Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, disclosed this during a meeting with the … Continue reading “Oyo Water Corporation Begins Pipeline Rehabilitation to End Secretariat Water Scarcity”