The Federal Government has rejected a U.S. proposal to accept deported foreign nationals, calling it unrealistic and against Nigeria’s socio-economic and security interests. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Kimiebi Ebienfa, told Vanguard that unlike Rwanda, Eswatini, and South Sudan, Nigeria will not bow to pressure. He said accepting deportees, including […]
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APGA Dismisses APC Candidate’s Victory Claims in Anambra Poll
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has told the APC’s governorship candidate in Anambra, Nicholas Ukachukwu, to stop making what it calls “empty boasts” ahead of the November 8 election. APGA’s Media Warriors Forum Coordinator, Chinedu Obigwe, was reacting to Ukachukwu’s claim at a rally that the APC “owns Anambra.” Obigwe […]
APS Inaugurates Ward Executives in Ihiala to Bolster Support for Governor Soludo’s Re-election
As the Anambra gubernatorial election approaches, the Anambra Patriots for Soludo (APS) has inaugurated its ward executives in Ihiala Local Government Area to rally grassroots support for Governor Charles Soludo’s second term. Held on August 6 at Ihiala Council Hall, the event attracted large crowds. APS State Chairman, Chief Ejiamatu […]
Federal Government Urges US to Engage Nigerians on Visa Policy Changes
Federal Government Urges US to Engage Nigerians on Visa Policy ChangesThe Federal Government has urged the United States to directly engage Nigerians whenever its visa laws or rules are reviewed. Information Minister Mohammed Idris made the appeal during a courtesy visit by US Ambassador Richard Mills in Abuja. Idris stressed […]
Waec Admits Error, Updates 2025 SSCE Results
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has apologised for errors in the 2025 SSCE results and released corrected figures. Over 1.2 million candidates—62.96% of the 1.9 million who sat the exam—now have five credit passes, including English and Mathematics. Initially, only 38.32% were recorded as having passed. WAEC admitted that […]
University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Gets First Female CMD
History has been made at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital as Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu becomes the first female Chief Medical Director. Her appointment, approved by President Bola Tinubu, was confirmed in a letter signed by the Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate. Ize-Iyamu joined UBTH in 1997 and […]
Federal Government Launches ₦100bn Solar Power Scheme for Public Facilities
The Federal Government has launched a ₦100 billion solar electrification programme to power schools, hospitals, and government buildings across Nigeria. Known as the National Public Sector Solarization Initiative (NPSSI), the project aims to replace diesel generators with clean, distributed solar energy systems. The initiative was unveiled in Abuja through a […]
Police arrest 12 car-snatching suspects, recover 22 vehicles in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives had busted a sophisticated inter-state car snatching syndicate with a foreign network. Twelve suspects were arrested, and 22 vehicles were recovered. The police said among the suspects was a dismissed police officer who had 11 cars as of the time of his […]
Cross River champions conservation of indigenous gorillas
The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing the extinction of gorillas in its forests. Experts have raised concerns over the fast-depleting population of gorillas. The population of the animals is estimated at just 300. The depletion has been attributed to persistent hunting, bush burning and other […]
Soludo’s wife to speak at RCCG teens career conference
The wife of the governor of Anambra State and founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, Dr (Mrs) Nonye Soludo has been selected as one of the key speakers at this year’s Teens Career Conference organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Abuja, Nigeria.The annual event will […]