By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum has clarified the allegations purportedly circulating in some media platforms (Not Vanguard), that a wooping sum of N4 billion was approved for reconstruction of railway project in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere local g…

…occasion, the Country Director of Stakeholder Democracy Network, SDN, Mrs. Florence Ibok-Abasi, said the HCDT framework had made significant successes in some communities, but noted that it required greater transparency and stakeholder engagement to achieve its full potential. Ibok-Abasi said: "The HCDT is a very uniqu…

…for regional healthcare and academic hubs including a 7MW system at the University of Calabar and its Teaching Hospital in Cross River State, alongside a massive 12MW installation at the University of Maiduguri and its Teaching Hospital in Borno State. Building directly upon this momentum, Phase III of the EEP adds ano…

By Jeff Agbodo, ABAKALIKI Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said leaders of the South-East are exploring political solutions that could help secure the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, while also sustaining peace in the region. Umahi also declared that Ebonyi State is not aligned with the Obedien…

…offensives against terrorist groups across the country have forced many insurgents to abandon their traditional strongholds and resort to attacking vulnerable civilian targets, including remote communities such as those in Oriire Local Government Area. In recent months, security agencies have reportedly recorded signif…

…Aminu Ali, yesterday made the declaration at the College of Education, Akwanga. Labaran Maku of Labour Party scored 12,931 votes, while Emmanuel David Ombugadu of the PDP secured 11,331 votes. In other results, Mohammed Stephen Alaku of the of ADC scored 4,244 votes, Arc. Ishaya Dubai Dodo of NDC had 1,496 votes. Meanw…

…terrorise and violently Islamise vulnerable communities. The government should therefore abandon this idea forthwith. It should not impose a policy that many citizens view as one-sided, unfair, and dangerous. Livestock farming is not an ethnic occupation, and public policy must never be designed to gratify any single g…

…and included senior officials of the association such as NBA First Vice President, Sabastine Anyia; General Secretary, Dr. Mobolaji Idris Ojibara; National Publicity Secretary, Bridget Edokwe; and National Welfare Secretary, Auta Nyada. According to the report, election materials arrived early in most polling units vis…

…not just what we did but what changed and whether that change will endure," he said. Babalola also used the occasion to underscore Rotary's commitment to peacebuilding, describing peace as a deliberate objective rather than an accidental consequence of development programmes. "Peace must be deliberately pursued. It mus…

…the accompanying windstorm, on Saturday night, destroyed farmlands and people's shops in Abakaliki and Akpoha Community in Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi. The over four-hour rainfall caused severe flooding on the Abakaliki-Afikpo Expressway, submerging farmlands and destroying crops worth millions of naira. A cross-section…

A mob in Maraban Jos, a community along the Kaduna-Abuja highway in Kaduna State, dragged a woman from police custody and burned her to death over allegations of child theft, police authorities said on Sunday.

…de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja’s World Cup got off to a slow start as they were held 0-0 by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Barcelona superstar Yamal only app…

…zero tolerance for waste disposal on Lagos roads, following a directive by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for the emergency evacuation of waste across the state's road network. The decision was reached after a meeting involving the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority…

There was pandemonium in Maraban Jos in Kaduna State after mob set ablaze a woman identified as Malama Ummulkhairi over allegations of child theft that have not been substantiated. The incident has triggered outrage across the state and renewed concerns about the growing menace of jungle justice, lawlessness and the da…

…the attack. "The attackers were decisively engaged by security personnel and forced to abandon some of their belongings while escaping from the area," he said. Residents of the area reportedly welcomed the successful operation, expressing relief over the growing cooperation among security agencies in the state. Also co…

…has banned commercial motorcycle operations in the metropolitan areas of Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia, citing security and public safety concerns. The ban, approved by Governor Alex Otti, will take effect from Monday, June 22, 2026, and is one of the most extensive transport regulations introduced by the administration. Ann…

…a 37-year-old man, Agwu Ukpo, who was captured in a viral video assaulting a woman in Aba. According to the Police Command, the suspect, who is an indigene of Akanu Ohafia, assaulted the victim, Amarachi Chinyere, over a dispute relating to a pot of soup. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Com…

…thanksgiving service held in honour of Akpe at the RCCG regional headquarters along Sani Abacha Expressway in Yenagoa, Diri said his decision was not taken lightly. "I faced spiritual pressure picking a new deputy governor after the passing of Senator Lawrence Ewhurudjkpo. While the pressure was on me, I looked out for…

…minutes to get Spain up and running against the Saudis in Atlanta, before a Mikel Oyarzabal brace and a Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal ensured Luis de la Fuente’s side took a big step towards the last 32 following a shock goalless stalemate in their opening group match against Cape Verde.

Spain 4 L Yamal (10'10th minute) M Oyarzabal (21'21st minute, 24'24th minute) H Altambakti (49'49th minute ogown goal) Saudi Arabia 0

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI - A torrential rainfall accompanied by a windstorm has caused widespread destruction in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, destroying farmlands and shops. The downpour, which lasted about three hours on Saturday, triggered severe flooding that submerged farmlands along the Abaka…

…in Nigeria. Among dignitaries who at the event were the Governors of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum; Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, as well as former Governors Usman Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari and Tanko Al-Makura. Others included the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, represent…

…conveyed his message through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor said Oyebanji's landslide victory reflected the people's confidence and trust in his administration. Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. He secured 3…

…- The Kaduna State Police Command has condemned the killing of a woman by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, following allegations of child theft. The Command described the incident as barbaric, criminal, and a direct assault on the rule of law, vowing to ensure that those involved are brought to justice. According to…

…Local Government Area of Kano State. The vehicle, reported stolen on June 15, was found abandoned two days later within Tarauni LGA. Police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. Similarly, an ash-coloured Hyundai Elantra 2015 model worth N12 million, stolen from an event centre in Kano, was recov…