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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of Terry Igiebor as Chairman of the Edo State Ecological Funding and Management Commission. The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, in a statement on Monday, said the move is aimed at strengthening environmental management and grassroots development across the state. Igiebor, described as a distinguished businessman and grassroots politician, is widely recognised for his commitment to community development and the empowerment of people at the grassroots level. He previously served as a member of the Edo State Audit Service Commission, where he played a role in promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance. According to the statement, the nomination will be forwarded to the Edo State Hou...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged Nigerians to hold elected officials accountable by closely monitoring their performance and demanding greater representation beyond just evaluating the President. Speaking during an interview with Vanguard, Saraki stressed the need for citizens to pay attention to the activities of their lawmakers and regularly assess their contributions in the National Assembly. According to him, increased public scrutiny of legislators’ records would improve the quality of lawmaking, as elected representatives would be compelled to become more active and responsive. The former Kwara State governor expressed concern that some lawmakers complete entire legislative terms without making meaningful contributions during plenary sessions, yet continue to ...

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has criticised Peter Obi over his recent call for the President to resign from office. In a statement posted on Dare’s official social media page, he said Obi’s demand was inconsistent with the provisions of Nigeria’s constitutional presidential system, which provides for fixed terms of office for elected presidents. The presidential aide argued that Nigeria does not operate a parliamentary system where governments can be removed through votes of confidence. “Nigeria is a constitutional presidential democracy. Presidents are elected for fixed terms and leave office through elections, constitutional processes, incapacity or the expiration of their mandate,” Dare stated. Obi h...

Men of the Lagos State Police command have arrested a 22-year-old suspect, identified as Onipede Ojo, for allegedly stealing a police officer’s bag containing a camouflage uniform, warrant card, mobile phone, ATM card, and other personal belongings, and using the items to impersonate the police officer. The man was arrested by vigilant residents of the state who saw him walking around the Maryland axis of the state and noticed some inconsistency in his behaviour. The residents stopped him, and during interrogation, he claimed he had found the uniform bearing the name tag of an inspector named Jimoh Weheed along Maryland Road in Lagos. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the police for further investigation. The command said Ojo is currently in custody, and investiga...

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has cautioned that Nigeria could witness a repeat of the June 12 crisis if democratic institutions remain weak and unable to safeguard the will of the people. Saraki stated that no democratic nation can achieve lasting stability and prosperity with a weak legislature, stressing that strong parliaments are essential to good governance and accountability. Speaking in an interview with Vanguard, the former Kwara State governor emphasized that there is a clear distinction between opposing a government and ensuring effective checks and balances within a democratic system. According to him, the agitation that followed the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election was driven by citizens demanding that their votes and voices be respected....

Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has said many of the individuals who described former President Goodluck Jonathan as “clueless” during his administration are now in positions of power.Oritsejafor made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday night, June 22 while responding to criticisms that trailed Jonathan’s administration, particularly allegations that insecurity and corruption thrived under his leadership.“Where are those people now? Are they not the same people today who are in power?” Oritsejafor asked. “People who called him clueless, but they wouldn’t allow him to do the things he needed to do. They protested against him all over the place in Lagos especially, and across the country.”A...

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has intercepted five stowaways on a merchant ship and handed them over to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Sub-Lieutenant AO Ajayi, Naval Assistant to Commander NNS BEECROFT, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, June 22, 2026 said the suspects were found concealed within the rudder compartment of the vessel, MY CHINAFRIE HAPPINESS, which was travelling to India from the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos.  "On Monday 22 June 2026, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT handed over five suspected stowaways rescued from a merchant vessel, MT CHINAFRIE HAPPINESS, to the Nigeria Immigration Service,” the statement read. "For clarity, a stowaway is a person who conceals themselves aboard a vessel with the intention of travelling illegal...

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has suspended a lecturer captured in a viral video flogging candidates of the Interim Joint Matriculation Board programme who reported late for their ongoing examinations on the campus. The footage, which emerged on social media on Monday, showed the lecturer flogging several candidates with strokes of the cane on their palms. The incident triggered widespread outrage online, with many condemning the use of corporal punishment in higher institutions and demanding disciplinary measures against the lecturer involved. In reaction to a viral video, the management has now suspended the lecturer from his duties till further notice, according to a statement by the spokesperson of the institution, Hajia Halimat Garba, in Ilorin on Mon...

Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has reportedly moved to recover his international passport from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct during his administration. Okowa recently visited the EFCC’s Lagos office, a development that initially sparked speculation. However, sources familiar with the matter disclosed that the visit was linked to efforts to secure the release of his travel document for medical treatment abroad. The former governor was arrested on November 4, 2024, and interrogated by operatives of the commission at its Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate as part of investigations into alleged financial irregularities. According to a source, Okowa’s appearance at the Lagos office formed pa...

Nigerian socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Chiefpriest, has again addressed the ongoing paternity dispute involving Kenyan businesswoman Hellen Atti. The controversy, which has lingered for several months, stems from Atti’s claim that Chiefpriest fathered her son following an alleged encounter during a visit to Nigeria. She has repeatedly demanded a DNA test to establish the child’s paternity. Chiefpriest has consistently denied the allegation, insisting that he has no relationship with Atti and is not the father of the child. Reacting after a recent television report revisited the issue, the celebrity barman took to social media to challenge the media outlet to bring Atti and the child to its studio for a live DNA test. According to him, he is wil...