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In a shocking turn of events, Deputy Commissioner of Police Gbolahan Olugbemi, attached to the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (FCIID), was discovered deceased in his residence in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Reports indicate that Olugbemi, who had previously served as an aide to former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, was found with a rope around his…
In a surprising turn of events, recent revelations regarding the tragic killing of 17 soldiers in Delta State on March 14 have shifted the narrative away from inter-community conflict, according Vanguard Report. Instead, emerging evidence suggests that a group of oil bunkerers, possibly hired as mercenaries, may have been responsible for orchestrating the massacre. The…
In a significant move, the Federal Government has initiated steps to address the comments made by Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi regarding the activities of bandits in Nigeria. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and Orientation, revealed this development during a press briefing held at the State House, Abuja, on Monday. Gumi’s recent statements critiqued…
Scholarship Programme Provides Relief to Indigent Students At least 68 indigent students of Delta State origin studying at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) received the 3rd edition of the Chief Dr. Jude and Dr. Yolanda Ndudi Scholarship Awards on Sunday. This philanthropic initiative, spearheaded by Chief Ndudi Ozah, the Isagba of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, aims…
The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor at the age of 62. His death, attributed to a prolonged battle with kidney failure, has left a void in the hearts of fans and colleagues alike, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned decades. Renowned for…
In a significant move towards fiscal responsibility and accountability, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has signed into law a bill scrapping pensions for former governors and deputy governors in the state. This decision marks a decisive step towards curbing excessive benefits for public officials and aligning with broader efforts to enhance governance transparency and efficiency….
In a move aimed at enhancing accountability and curtailing potential abuses, the Federal Government has issued a directive demanding that civil servants on study leave provide evidence of approval obtained from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. This directive, communicated by the Head of Civil Service, Folashade Yemi-Esan, underscores the…
In a significant move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, sixteen state governors have submitted reports expressing their support for the establishment of state police to the National Economic Council (NEC). These governors have also recommended constitutional amendments to pave the way for the creation of state police forces, signaling a growing consensus among…
In a heart-wrenching account at the Night of Tributes for the late Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his Personal Assistant, Sola Faleye, shared a chilling story of how he narrowly escaped the fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of his boss, Wigwe, Wigwe’s wife, son, and business associate,…
The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, on Wednesday said that the clerics who troop to Aso Rock Villa to collect handouts and offer prayers to elected officials are contributory to the hardships Nigerians are facing currently. He enjoined church leaders to be praying against bad…