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Day: April 25, 2026

2027: Oyo Defender kicks against ‘political scheming’, demands integrity in guber contest

A political pressure group, Oyo Defender, has expresses concern over what it described as emerging political maneuvers aimed at promoting a former commissioner in the administration of late governor Abiola Ajimobi as a contender in the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. The group made its position known in a statement signed by its Secretary, Adedosu…

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Nigerian Army recovers remains of soldier-couple murdered while traveling for traditional wedding

The Nigerian Army said troops from the 82 Division have dismantled a notorious camp associated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State. In a statement shared on its official X handle, the Army said the troops acted on credible intelligence to carry out the operations…

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Air Peace reduces Abuja-London flights to thrice per week over aviation fuel scarcity

Air Peace has reduced its Abuja-London flight frequency to three times  per week amid Jet A1 (aviation fuel) supply constraints. The airline made the announcement in a statement it posted on X on Saturday. “We wish to inform you that our Abuja to London service has been temporarily adjusted to three weekly flights until July…

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NFF mourns ex-Eagles striker Eneramo

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described the news of the death of former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo as devastating and a huge blow to the Nigerian football family. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Eneramo died after collapsing during a friendly match in Kaduna on Friday morning. The 40-year-old reportedly played…

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Tinubu gave me free hand as minister — Onyejeocha, to declare ambition soon

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has attributed her success and the relative peace recorded in the ministry during her tenure to the “free hand” granted her by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a grand homecoming reception organised in her honour by the people of…

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Mixed compliance greets return of monthly sanitation in Lagos

Mixed reactions greeted the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos State on Saturday, as many residents complied with movement restrictions but recorded limited participation in cleanup activities. The Lagos State Government recently reinstated the exercise, scheduled for the last Saturday of every month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., as part of…

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Vanguard 2025 image maker award testament towards building trust – Information minister

The minister of information and national orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has described the Image Maker Award 2025, conferred on him by Vanguard Media Ltd, as a testament towards building trust and a broader communication ecosystem. Idris gave the description in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by his Media Aide, Rabiu Ibrahim. He also…

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