Dangote receives hero’s welcome in Ethiopia, raises fertiliser investment to $4bn
The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, received a hero’s welcome in Gode, Ethiopia, on a visit tied to his group’s fertiliser plant project in the country. He was hosted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and both men visited…
FCT Residents Lament “Crazy” Estimated Electricity Bills Amid Worsening Power Supply
FCT Residents Lament “Crazy” Estimated Electricity Bills Amid Worsening Power Supply Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised fresh concerns over what they describe as “crazy” estimated electricity bills despite enduring poor and inconsistent power supply in many…
FG Approves 40% Allowance for Civil Servants following Strike threat
The Federal Government has officially approved the long-awaited 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants following intense pressure and threats of industrial action by the organised labour. The approval, Vanguard gathered, came after a marathon meeting on Tuesday…
Ghana to repatriate hundreds of citizens from South Africa
Ghana said on Tuesday that it has initiated the process to evacuate about 300 of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of protests against foreigners. President John Dramani Mahama approved the move to assist people who had complied…
NYSC Member Goes Missing After Leaving Work
The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced investigation into the disappearance of a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Eunice Ameh. Family sources disclosed that Ameh, who is also a lawyer, recently secured…
Rumours Spread of 2026 World Cup Song Featuring Shakira and Burna Boy
Social media has been buzzing with claims that the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may feature Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy. The speculation suggests a possible global collaboration aimed at blending Latin and…
Nigeria evacuating 130 citizens from S. Africa after attacks
As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue, Nigeria said it would repatriate its citizens who want to leave. Nigeria evacuating 130 citizens from S. Africa after attacks As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue, Nigeria said…
OAU 400-Level Medical Student Dies Moments Before Final Exam
OAU 400-Level Medical Student Dies Moments Before Final Exam Adewole Emmanuel, a 400-level medical student of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU Ile-Ife, Osun State, has died after reportedly collapsing moments before his final session examination. Emmanuel’s death was announced on Thursday…
Iran says 3,468 killed in conflict with US, Israel
Iran has reported that at least 3,468 people were killed during its recent war with the United States and Israel, according to the state-run Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs. The disclosure was made on Saturday, as a two-week ceasefire…
Former Vice President Osinbajo appointed Senior Advisor for Africa CDC
Former Vice President Osinbajo appointed Senior Advisor for Africa CDC Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed as Senior Strategic Advisor to the Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The…