vanguard

By Emma Amaize, Editor, NDV The disagreement between three top political leaders of the Anioma ethnic nationality, recognised as the Delta North senatorial district in Delta State, over the inclusion or otherwise of the proposed Anioma State in the South-East region is generating ripples. Read Also: Security Alarm: Kidnappers flee Delta, regroup in Edo, Kogi The […]

By Emma Amaize, Editor, NDV, Jimitota Onoyume & Ochuko Akuopha KIDNAPPERS, who made life agonising for residents of Delta State, particularly in the past six months, are reportedly fleeing their hideouts in the forests of communities in the state to neighbouring Edo and Kogi States. Some of the money-making abductors, however, chose to go underground and […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to adopt incentives that will drive cashew industrialisation rather than imposing bans that could cripple the sector. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Ojo Ajanaku, the association stressed the need to prioritise […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA – THE National Assembly has stopped Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, PDP, Kogi Central, from returning to the Senate after she claimed her six-month suspension had ended. On September 4, 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan wrote to the leadership of the Assembly, notifying them of her plan to resume. However, in a reply signed by […]

The Trump administration on Monday launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, saying the latest federal crackdown in a US city would target the “worst of the worst criminals.” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcement of “Operation Midway Blitz” comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to send National Guard troops into Illinois, sparring […]

…shares personal testimony, urges congregation to seek divine mercy By Olayinka Latona LAGOS — The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has told Nigerians—especially legal practitioners—that human existence and achievements are sustained only by the mercy of God, not personal brilliance. Speaking at the September thanksgiving and […]

By Olayinka Ajayi Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has urged the leadership of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church Unification (C&S), headed by its supreme head, Adegboyega Alao, to move the Church into the future. Speaking during the Church’s centenary awards in Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant, SSA, on Christian […]

Former lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of reckless borrowing and extravagant spending, warning that the trend could soon push the country into seeking loans from financial technology platforms. Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, Melaye said Nigeria was facing “massive hunger” despite the government’s […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has trained 174 personnel in tactical efficiency through the use of modern security tools. Specifically, the personnel were trained in the areas of modern radio communication, map reading and navigation, drone appreciation and application, with a […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Motorists and residents across Lagos on Tuesday were trapped in heavy gridlock after several hours of early morning rainfall caused flash floods in major parts of the city. The flooding brought commercial and other business activities to a halt, while several vehicles broke down on waterlogged roads, worsening the traffic situation. Areas […]

By Soni Daniel, Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, on Monday met with key officials of the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry in to strengthen ties ahead of the visit of Nigerian Christian pilgrims to that country. The next batch of Christian pilgrims will arrive Israel on September […]

Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with enhanced artificial intelligence features expected to take center stage. The Silicon Valley powerhouse has remained tight-lipped about what is in store at an event dubbed “Awe Dropping” in invitations, but it comes at the time of year Apple typically introduces a new generation […]