By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo There was panic on Saturday at Ijebu-Jesa, headquarters of Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, after a podium collapsed during the inauguration of vote canvassers for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign. The event, which began around noon, had Governor Adeleke, his elder sister Modupe Adeleke-Sanni, and other dignitaries in attendance….
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday said that he “never victimized anyone” as he faced questioning from US lawmakers over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, one of the world’s richest men and a leading philanthropist, was appearing before the House Oversight Committee for a transcribed interview about the disgraced financier, who…
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Senator representing Cross River North, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has dismissed claims of rivalry with Governor Bassey Otu, insisting that he is not in any form of competition with the governor. In a strongly worded statement made available to Vanguard, the lawmaker accused unnamed individuals of using fake media accounts to create…
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr. Somtochukwu Udeze, has recounted the rigorous process that led to the passage of the Anambra Homeland Law, saying lawmakers had to isolate themselves for weeks to properly deliberate and refine the legislation. Speaking with journalists at the Assembly complex in Awka, Udeze said…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, House of Representatives aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Obunike Ohaegbu, aka Nwa Miss, has denied claims that connect him to assertions regarding Peter Obi defrauding aspirants during the party’s primary elections. Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, had during an interview on Channels Television accused…
Damilola Sonayon-James, the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, has expressed gratitude to party leaders and supporters following her nomination, describing the development as a reflection of the opportunities available in Lagos State. In a statement posted on her X account on Wednesday, James said she accepted…
Residents of Jalingo and Yorro Local Government Councils of Taraba State have appealed to their representatives in the National Assembly to urgently facilitate the reconstruction of the collapsed Mallam Audu Bridge, a critical link between the two councils. The bridge, popularly known as Gadan Mallam Audu, was recently washed away by heavy rainfall that lasted…
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Government has announced plans to partner with the private sector to undertake mass housing projects aimed at addressing the state’s housing deficit and rising rental costs. The decision was reached during the State Executive Council’s weekly meeting in Awka, where members resolved to tackle the supply side…
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — One person was killed and seven others injured after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded along the Bagega–Anka road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of the area, Aminu Bagega, told Vanguard by telephone that the incident occurred at about 6:15 p.m. on Monday when…
By Adegboyega Adeleye With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to commence this week, one of the tournament’s biggest off-field controversies involves Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry into the United States despite being selected to officiate at football’s biggest event. Artan was set to make history as the first Somali referee to…
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