The Nigerian Army has arrested a serving soldier, Staff Sgt. Amoke Simon, over alleged large-scale fraud amounting to ₦114 million and false claims regarding involvement in the killing of notorious kidnap kingpin, Obioma Nwankwo, popularly known as “Osisikankwu.” Military sources disclosed to Zagagola Makama that the suspect, a member of the Nigerian Army Engineers Corps…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a former Acting Accountant‑General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to 72 years in prison over a N868.46 million money laundering and fraud case. Newsmen reports that the judgment was delivered after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully prosecuted Nwabuoku on multiple counts that include…
The people of Ohatekwe Ukawu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have banished a 20-year-old man, Damian Oforbuike, for allegedly killing his mother. Newsmen reports that the incident, which occurred over the weekend, has thrown the community into mourning. Sources in the community who spoke with Vanguard said the suspect allegedly attacked his…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying air operations against terrorists and criminal elements across the country. Naija News reports that the assurance was given by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, during an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon held in honour of troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE in Makurdi,…
By Abdulmumeen Ishola The House of Representatives member representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Works, Hon. Akin Alabi, has kick-started a movement in the Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency in support of the re-election of President Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The initiative is tagged Friends of Akin Alabi for Tinubu…
The relentless rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol or fuel, has compounded economic hardship across Nigeria, with prices approaching ₦1,400 per litre in many parts of the country. Crude Oil Rally, Dangote Price Adjustment Drive Increase The surge in petrol prices is largely attributed to the sharp…
Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wants to relocate Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos upon his re-election in 2027. Frank made this allegation known in a statement on Monday. The former APC chieftain slammed Tinubu’s government for what he described…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Barr Akeem Agbaje, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. In a goodwill message, Barr Agbaje described the conclusion of Ramadan as a moment…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasidi Ladoja has congratulated Muslim Faithful all over the world on the celebration of 2026 Eid El Fitr The congratulatory message was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland , Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga on Wednesday ” I…
A report by the disciplinary committee of world football’s governing body found the IFA “failed to take meaningful action” against the club Beitar Jerusalem for “persistent and well-documented racist behaviour”. In October 2024, the Palestine Football Association reported allegations of discrimination by the IFA to FIFA, which began an investigation. FIFA did not opt for…