Written by By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—TWO people, identified as Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, said to be borehole drillers, have been reportedly killed in Obayanto community, Ikpoba-Okah Local Government Area of Edo State, while the whereabouts of the third person said to be with them is still unknown. Vanguard gathered that one of the borehole operators … Continue reading “2 killed in Edo community over leadership tussle, govt orders probe”
By Cynthia Alo Mary Katambi, a survivor of the 2014 Chibok school abduction, has emerged winner of the Sought After School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SASIE) Idea to Venture pitch finale with her startup, Kaiki, an online marketplace for sustainable fashion and household items. The Idea to Venture programme is SASIE’s flagship annual training designed … Continue reading “Chibok survivor wins SASIE pitch, champions women in tech”
By Adeola Badru An Ibadan-based journalist, Ojo Peter, has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers, along the Molete-Oke Ado axis of Ibadan. Initially, Peter was believed to have died of typhoid fever, the true cause was revealed by his younger brother, Enahoro Peter, who said the late reporter was attacked on August 18, 2025, … Continue reading “Robbers gun down Ibadan journalist in daylight attack”
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin—A five-man gang of gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims of the incident which happened at Sakpefu area of the council were identified as Hajiya … Continue reading “Kwara APC chairman’s wife, daughter kidnapped”
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,530 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,535 per dollar last week Thursday. But, the Naira depreciated to N1,513 per dollar reaching a new level in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate … Continue reading “Naira rises to N1,530/$ in parallel market”
Stakeholders and constituents of the digital and creative economy, at home and abroad, as well as the general public are hereby notified that FEGHO JOHN UMUNUBO, who hitherto had served as the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), has been disengaged with immediate effect. Kindly note … Continue reading “State House Confirms Exit of Fegho Umunubo from Tinubu’s Administration”
In continuation of our weekly update on the ongoing nationwide voter registration, the Commission is pleased to publish the data at the end of the third week of the online pre-registration and second week of the physical (in-person) option. The Online Pre-registration As at Sunday 7th September 2025, a total of 3,544,850 Nigerians have now … Continue reading “INEC Reports 3.5m Nigerians Pre-Register Online for Voter Registration”
———————————————– *Background*: All seems not to be well with my dear Gateway State, Ogun State. Ours is a State reputed for civilization and informed, knowledge-based politicking and leadership. However, in recent times, we seem to have been mis-handled as a State to have descended into the abyss of the worst forms of politicking and senselessly … Continue reading “RITUAL OATH TAKING AND THE BARBARIC POLITICS OF DESPERATION- THE CASE OF OGUN STATE By PROF. YEMI OKE, SAN”
The recent announcement by the Ebonyi State Government to ban land and estate agents by 1st January 2026 has stirred significant debate across legal, economic, and social circles. As a Legal Practitioner with in-depth understanding of the Nigerian real estate industry, a client portfolio of property owners, real estate firms and new home finders, I … Continue reading “BALANCING REFORM AND REALITY: A PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE ON EBONYI STATE’S BAN ON REAL ESTATE AND LAND AGENTS By: David G. Enang Esq. MICIArb, AICMC”
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed landmark bilateral agreements with Brazil recently, the optimism was palpable. Brazil, once riddled with agricultural deficits and underutilised heritage, has today emerged as one of the world’s top food producers and a global tourism magnet. For Nigeria, these agreements offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redefine food security, rural development, … Continue reading “How K-RAD’s Agriculture, Tourism Vision for Osun Can Translate President Tinubu’s Historic Nigeria-Brazil Bilateral Deal By Rasheed Bolarinwa”