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  The Defence headquarters disclosed on Monday that the Special Investigative Panel it set up to investigate 16 officers of the armed forces, alleged to have been indicted for acts of indiscipline, acts contrary to service regulations, and other breaches, has concluded its investigations, adding that the officers will face a military Court Martial. Major General Samaila Uba, Director of …

  While killings associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra have reduced in the South-east, many residents are still reluctant to open their businesses on Mondays for fear of attack. Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the immediate closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week, following the traders’ continued compliance with the Indigenous People of Biafra’s …

  …as Senator Nwoko hails historic advocacy There are strong indications that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may approve the creation of only one new state after the National and State Assemblies complete the legislative process. It was learnt that Anioma State, which promoters say will assuage the feeling of marginalisation among South-Easterners, is likely to take the slot. Vanguard gathered …

  The high-profile reception marked Yusuf’s official return to the ruling party, coming days after his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) amid escalating internal crises within the party. The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, was formally received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday by top-ranking party leaders, including a former National Chairman of the …

The Federal Capital Territory FCT remains in the grip of a major industrial crisis as striking workers, under the aegis of the Joint Unions Action Congress JUAC, have vowed to continue their “siege” on government operations following a tense day at the National Industrial Court. The union has called for a massive mobilization of workers to return to the court …

  The defence headquarters said its findings identified “a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government.” The Defence Headquarters has finally confirmed the plan to illegally oust the administration of President Tinubu, saying the indicted officers will be arraigned before military judicial panels. The military said this in a statement signed by Samaila Uba, the …

  By Joan Odafe (NAN) Social media influencers are gaining traction among Nigerian youths, raising alarms among parents, religious leaders, and society at large. They are worried that flashy online presence is overshadowing core values in shaping the younger generation’s mindset. This concern stems from the fact that many young Nigerians now look up to social media personalities as role …

Nigeria has achieved a milestone in advanced healthcare as The Prostate Clinic (TPC) Lagos, performed what experts described as West Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgery. The procedure, carried out on Sunday, marked the clinic’s expansion of robotic surgery from male-focused treatments to women’s health interventions. Consultant Robotic Surgeon and TPC Medical Director, Prof. Kingsley Ekwueme, said the move reflected a …

It was a “white” Sunday in the United States, as heavy snow, crippling ice, freezing rain and frigid temperatures blanket a massive swath of the country this weekend. Roughly 245 million people across 40 states, stretching all the way from New Mexico and Texas to parts of New England and the South, are affected by what has been a historic storm. …

The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed an attack on a Police patrol team and killing of an Inspector by gunmen at Budo Masalasi Border Post in Oyo State. The Command’s spokesman, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka confirmed the incident on Sunday in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan. It was reported that about 10 to 15 gunmen attacked …