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The Director of Sports of the Students’ Union Government at the University of Cross River State, Solomon Nya, has reportedly died in a road accident alongside two others. The crash, which occurred on the evening of May 1 in Odukpani, on the outskirts of Calabar, also left several other occupants with serious injuries. An eyewitness who spoke with Vanguard said the Students’ Union Government President was among those injured and is currently receiving treatment at the emergency unit of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH. “The SUG President is unconscious as I speak with you now. He is in…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, says there is no leadership crisis in the party.Pearse made this statement on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. He was speaking on the Supreme Court’s judgment, saying that the apex court upheld Sam Anyanwu, other people’s expulsion. The PDP stalwart said, “Two matters concerning the PDP were before the Supreme Court: first, the validity of the Ibadan convention, and second, the expulsion of Sam Anyanwu and others. “The ruling on the Ibadan convention did not go in our favour. However, in the second case, the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Ondo State Command, have apprehended two interstate robbery suspects over their alleged involvement in the stealing of cars in the country. The suspects identified as ThankGod Unchenna, 25, and Adewole Muyedeen, 53, were intercepted in the state while driving one of the cars stolen from Lagos to Abuja. According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Abayomi Jimoh, the arrest of the suspect was made possible following the deployment of intelligence-gathering and technology-driven strategies. Meanwhile, ThankGod was said to have jumped into the Ogbese river while attempting to escape from the police but…
Lagos-based socialite and entrepreneur, Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, has honoured his pledge to reward comedian Carter Efe with N50 million following his victory over singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable. The prize was announced after Carter Efe defeated Portable via unanimous decision at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event, which took place at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. E-Money confirmed the cash reward at the end of the event after being prompted by the Chief Executive Officer of Balmoral Group Promotions, Ezekiel Adamu. “You know we put our money where our mouth is, and…
Former Arsenal striker, Alan Smith has expressed skepticism regarding reports that link Emmanuel Fernandez to a summer transfer to Arsenal, questioning both the necessity for reinforcements in the centre-back position and the player’s preparedness for a higher level of competition. Fernandez, who began his tenure with Rangers at the start of the season, has had an impressive debut year in Scotland. The 24-year-old has surpassed initial expectations at Ibrox Stadium, solidifying his role as a crucial player in defense while also contributing offensively. His reliable performances have garnered attention, leading to his first call-up to the Nigeria national football team…
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called on the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party to use last Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment as a turning point to reunite the party and refocus on winning the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Saturday issued through his media office, signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki advised the PDP leadership elected at the March 29, 2026, national convention to treat the verdict as a “challenge” to immediately begin rebuilding and reconciliation within the party. He argued that the court decision, which invalidated the Ibadan convention, also vindicated his earlier position that the…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri on Thursday raised the alarm over a break-in at St. Mulumba Parish, Wetheral Road, Owerri, during which a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament was stolen. The Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Mbarah, disclosed this in a letter addressed to priests, religious and the laity of the Owerri Archdiocese. He described the incident as a desecration of the chapel and directed members to observe a one-week prayer of reparation. According to him, yet-to-be-identified persons took advantage of the rain in the early hours of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to carry out the act. Mbarah said…
There is an unwritten rule in Nigerian politics that explains why the Presidency often issues statements whenever someone significant leaves the cabinet or President Bola Tinubu’s employ. Last week, it was two, no, three ministers who exited the cabinet. Within 48 hours, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Musa Dangiwa and the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, left their positions. On Monday, April 20, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation announced what it described as a “minor cabinet reshuffle.” Senator George…
The Obidient Movement on Friday declared its support for the ongoing push by the Nigeria Labour Congress for an upward review of the national minimum wage, urging the Federal Government to take urgent action to cushion the impact of rising inflation on workers. The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, disclosed this in a Workers’ Day tribute issued in Abuja, where he described Nigerian workers as “the real heroes of the economy” whose contributions sustain national growth despite worsening economic conditions. He said, “As of April 2026, the official national minimum wage remains ₦70,000 per month. “However,…
A Nigerian construction technology firm has highlighted a building system that it says can deliver bungalows in as little as three weeks, as it seeks to address delays and inefficiencies in the country’s housing sector. Sourcebridge Limited, an innovator in modern construction technology in Nigeria, has launched a four-weekend live technical demonstration of its EasyForm System at its active project site in Dakibiyu, Wuye, Abuja. A statement by the company on Wednesday stated that the demonstration series will be held on May 2, 9, and 16, 2026, and is expected to attract construction industry professionals, real estate developers, landowners, estate…
