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President Tinubu receives Queen Mary of Denmark at State House
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, received Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. The monarch, who paid a courtesy visit to the President, was welcomed at the President’s official residence within the State House. Queen Elizabeth was accompanied by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, […]
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53 suspects arrested over Benue, Plateau killings- IG
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said no fewer than 53 suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent wave of deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states that claimed dozens of lives and left several others injured or displaced. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Egbetokun described the June 13 massacre in […]
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Wife Dies, Husband Survives in Fatal Ibadan Road Crash
IBADAN: A fatal accident that occurred at an early hour of today (Tuesday) along the Soka axis of the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, claiming the lives of multiple commuters and leaving several others injured. The crash, which involved four trailers, four Micra cars, and one Toyota Camry, unfolded when a trailer attempting to reverse out of an […]
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SDP suspends national chairman Gabam, auditor, youth leader
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has approved the immediate suspension of the National Chairman of the Party, Shehu Gabam, along with two members of the National Working Committee (NWC), Nnadi Clarkson, National Auditor, and Chukwuma Uchechukwu, National Youth Leader, over allegations of gross financial misconduct, embezzlement, misappropriation and diversion […]
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9 countries with nuclear weapons in the world
Since the first atomic bomb was developed in 1945, only a small number of countries have acquired nuclear weapons. Concerns about the spread of these weapons led to the signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1968, which aimed to prevent further proliferation. At the time, only a few states had nuclear capabilities. However, […]
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Osun LG crisis: The issues, politics and intrigues
The current controversy over the control for power and governance at the Local Government level in Osun State, took a different dimension on Thursday, with an open letter by eight of the nine federal lawmakers from the state to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, inviting him to intervene over what they call the “continuous withholding of the […]
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Man dies in Abuja hotel after sex romp with mistress
A man identified as Mr. Louis Nwachukwu, has been found dead in a hotel located in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. The deceased is reportedly an employee of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN.  Mr. Nwachukwu had checked into the hotel with a woman named Miss Helen Raymond before his […]
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ALGON Speaks On Nominating Wamakko As President Tinubu’s Running Mate For 2027
The Sokoto State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has dissociated itself from a recent proposal suggesting the nomination of Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC – Sokoto North) as the vice-presidential candidate for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Reports shows that this clarification was provided in a statement released […]
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FG to raise N100bn with fresh bond issuance
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered green bonds valued at N100 billion for subscription at N1,000 per unit. The DMO announced the offer on its Twitter handle yesterday. DMO explained that the latest offer consists of   a N50 billion   five-years re-opening bond due in April 2029 and […]
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Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq
Iran has reportedly fired six missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating the bombing of its nuclear sites by the US military. Explosions have been heard over Doha after Iran launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar. “The operation of Iranian missiles against American bases located in Qatar and in […]
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Osun LG Crisis: Adeleke Vows to Resolve Dispute Peacefully
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says he will pursue legal means as a form of peaceful resolution to the ongoing local government crisis in the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Osogbo by Malam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for the governor. Adeleke, however, hailed the judgement delivered […]
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Benue Links Confirms Kidnapping of Driver and 11 Passengers
The management of Benue State Transport Company, also known as Benue Links Nigeria Limited, has confirmed that the passengers’ bus intercepted on Sunday by gunmen was coming from Abeokuta, Ogun State, and en route to Makurdi. In a statement issued on Monday by the company’s Information Officer, Johnson Daniel made available to journalists in Makurdi, […]
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1999 Constitution Review: Senate To Consider States Creation Requests, State Police, Other Bills
Despite the unfolding political maneuverings by interested parties to get the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, replaced ahead of the 2027 poll, President Bola Tinubu appears not to be in the mood to dump him in favour of any other northern politician, Vanguard has learnt. The Senate committee responsible for reviewing the 1999 constitution has announced that […]
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To the grassroots

To the grassroots

June 22, 2025

There is a hint in the mobile air that we might be on the cusp of a grassroots revolution in the telecom world. But there is a need for caution. Just as we have seen smaller players in the banking and financial world take on services that the major players may overlook or may not […]
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Lightning Strikes, Leaves 32 Cattle Dead in Ogun State
Lightning strikes Ogun farmland kills no fewer than 32 cows were reportedly struck dead at Osara, Obantoko area of Abeokuta in Odeda Local Government area of Ogun State during a heavy rainfall on Saturday. The incident, according to the Baale of Osara, Wasiu Afolabi, who spoke to our Correspondent on Sunday, reportedly happened during the […]
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Tinubu chairs last ordinary session as ECOWAS picks new leader
President Bola Tinubu is hosting 11 of his counterparts at the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States. The 12 presidents arrived at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, at 05:05 pm local time. Sunday’s meeting is Tinubu’s last as Chairman of […]
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Shettima’s Succession: Four Govs and MPs Throw Hats in the Ring
Fresh uncertainty has gripped the political future of Vice President, Kashim Shettima, as indications emerge that he may not be retained as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general elections. Multiple sources within the Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) confided in Sunday Punch that internal permutations are already underway, with several power […]
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Missed UTME? JAMB Sets June 28 for Mop-Up Test
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced Saturday, 28th June 2025, as the date for the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mop-up examination. In a statement released by JAMB’s Public Communications Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday, “the Board disclosed that a total of 96,838 candidates would be participating in the […]
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FG Commends NUJ at 70, Calls for Stronger Democratic Engagement
The Federal Government has urged the media to take the lead in promoting narratives that reflect Nigeria’s democratic progress and achievements, as a means of nurturing and consolidating democratic governance in the country. The call was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, while speaking at the 70th Anniversary Gala/Award Night […]
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Wave of Violence in Four States Leaves 59 Dead
NO fewer than 59 people were killed in four separate attacks in Borno, Kano, Kebbi and Plateau states on Friday and Saturday. While 30 people were killed in Kebbi State, 12 persons, who were identified as wedding guests were murdered in Plateau State. In Borno State, 12 persons died in a suicide bombing carried out in […]
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Summer Solstice Day: Celebrating the Longest Day of the Year
The Northern Hemisphere mark the summer solstice on Saturday, 21 June — the day with the longest duration of daylight in the year. The solstice signals the beginning of astronomical summer and is observed when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon. This moment occurs when the Earth’s northern half tilts […]
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Tragedy in Kano: Five Killed in Bomb Blast
No fewer than five persons have been confirmed dead following a bomb explosion in Kano State on Saturday. Additionally, 10 others were said to have sustained injuries from the explosion. Confirming the incident, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Adamu Ibrahim, said the suspected explosion involved an Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD, personnel in a military-grade […]
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Resignation Alert: NNPCL Spokesperson Soneye Quits Role
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, has stepped down from his role. Soneye announced his resignation in a statement issued on Saturday, expressing gratitude to his colleagues for their support during the last 20 months. He referred to his tenure at NNPCL as an “honour,” stating […]
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CAC Releases Full List of Reviewed Service Fees Effective August 1
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a new list of reviewed service fees scheduled to take effect from August 1, 2025. According to a public notice issued on Tuesday, the reviewed service fees are the result of a comprehensive review of economic realities, rising operational costs, and consultations with stakeholders. The Commission explained that […]
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Creatives Finding Power For Content Innovations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly changing industries across the globe, and Nigeria is not an exception. Although certain technology professionals experience job instability as a result of automation, creative individuals, such as writers, designers, and content creators, are utilising AI to boost productivity and foster innovation. This transition highlights the challenges and opportunities that AI […]
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Dispute Over Water Source Sparks Clash Between Tiv, Fulani in Taraba
Fresh communal unrest has erupted in Taraba State as a violent clash between Tiv farmers and Fulani herders in Bali Local Government Area has left several people injured and properties worth millions destroyed. The conflict, which reportedly stemmed from a dispute over access to a shared water source, has heightened tension in the region and […]
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Mob Burns Wedding-Bound Bus in Plateau, 12 Feared Dead
No fewer than 12 travellers from the Basawa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, were killed during an attack in Mangu, Plateau State, on Friday. Eleven others sustained injuries and are currently receiving hospital treatment. The victims, a group of 31 men, women, and children, were travelling in an 18-seater bus belonging to Ahmadu Bello University, […]
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University of Jos Confirms Preparedness for 2025 NUGA Hosting
University of Jos, Plateau State, has announced its readiness to host this year’s Nigerian University Games Association, NUGA. The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, disclosed this during a recent courtesy visit by the official consultant to the 2025 NUGA, the Director General, Hon. Shehu Ataboh, and his team, accompanied by Mr […]
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Banks Pay Telcos N170bn to Resolve USSD Debt Dispute
The long-term dispute between telecommunications operators and commercial banks over unpaid Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) fees appears to have reached an amicable settlement, as telecom companies confirm the recovery of N170 billion (95 per cent) of the N180 billion owed. Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, Gbenga Adebayo, announced the […]
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