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Igbo Town Unions Reject FG’s Ranching Plans, Call It Unfair and Unacceptable

March 12, 2025 0

ENUGU – The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has firmly rejected the Federal Government’s plan to establish cattle ranches in the South East under the 2025 national budget, calling it unfair, provocative, and a [Read More!]

Wike Slams Fubara’s Letter to Rivers Assembly: Calls It ‘Useless and Insincere’

March 12, 2025 0

The political tension in Rivers State has deepened as Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike dismissed a letter from Governor Siminalayi Fubara inviting members of the Martins Amaewhule-led State Assembly for a meeting. Wike, [Read More!]

Court Rejects Abuja Sex Workers’ Case, Declares Prostitution Illegal

March 12, 2025 0

In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to legalize prostitution in Nigeria’s capital, declaring the act immoral and unlawful. Justice James Omotosho, delivering the verdict on Wednesday, [Read More!]

Amaju Pinnick Falls Short in FIFA Council Re-Election Bid

March 12, 2025 0

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has lost his re-election bid for a seat on the FIFA Council, missing out by a single vote. At the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, [Read More!]

Atletico’s Angel Correa Hit with Five-Match Ban After Heated Referee Clash

March 12, 2025 0

Atletico Madrid striker Ángel Correa has been handed a five-match suspension following his outburst at the referee during his team’s 2-1 loss to Getafe in La Liga. Correa was initially sent off in the 88th [Read More!]

Budget Standoff: Rivers Governor Fubara Faces Locked Doors at Assembly

March 12, 2025 0

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has raised concerns over the apparent unpreparedness of the State House of Assembly to receive the 2025 budget, despite prior notifications. On Wednesday, Fubara, accompanied by members of his [Read More!]

PDP Takes Ned Nwoko to Court, Demands His Senate Seat Be Declared Vacant

March 12, 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dragged Senator Ned Nwoko to the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to have his seat declared vacant following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the [Read More!]

“No One Tells the Niger Delta Story Like Vanguard” – Gov. Diri Hails Newspaper’s Impact

March 12, 2025 0

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has praised Vanguard Newspaper for its extensive coverage of the Niger Delta, stating that no other publication has reported on the region as thoroughly. Diri made the remark on Tuesday [Read More!]