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NYSC to blacklist companies that fail to provide transportation, accommodation for corps members
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on all Corps Employers, to upgrade the welfare of Corps members posted to serve with them, adding that any employer who does not provide accommodation and transportation for Corpers would be blacklisted from enjoying Corps services. He stated this while interacting with Corps members in Lokoja during working visit to Kogi State. The NYSC Chief Executive assured Corps members that…
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Panic as beheaded man’s body is discovered inside UNIJOS
Panic gripped the University of Jos (UNIJOS) community on Tuesday after the beheaded body of a middle-aged man was discovered on farmland within the university environment. The deceased, whose identity had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report, was found with his head severed and missing, triggering fear among students, staff and residents of the institution. A 300-level student of the university, Pius Atok, who spoke to Vanguard, said…
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Nigerian woman welcomes quadruplets at 50 after marrying at 48
A 50-year-old Nigerian woman has shared how she welcomed quadruplets: two boys and two girls after years of waiting to get married and have children. Olushola Olonade gave the testimony on Sunday during a church service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Solid Rock Parish, in the Ojodu area of Lagos. According to Olonade, she got married on December 12, 2023, at the age of 48 after what she described as a long…
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Oyo Abduction: Senate blasts Makinde for demanding UN probe
The Nigerian Senate has lambasted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at plenary on Tuesday, the Senate asked the governor to stop trivialising a very serious and traumatic matter. Reports are that Makinde, on Monday in a statewide broadcast a few hours after the Nigerian military officially handed over the rescued pupils…
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FCT Projects: I don’t make excuses, I deliver results – Tinubu to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday disclosed that his administration has zero tolerance for excuses, stressing that it is focused on delivering results to Nigerians. Tinubu made the remark during the commissioning of the water supply network to Bwari Satellite Town of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as part of projects earmarked to celebrate his third year anniversary in office. Represented by his wife, Mrs Oluremi, Tinubu also assured that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not…
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Victory for Nigerians – Peter Obi on suspension of N50,000 WAEC, NECO fees
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the suspension of the recent hike in the fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, as victory for Nigerians. The suspension was announced in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, on Monday. According to the Federal Government, the June 18th,…
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2027: ‘Abia has no choice’ — AAC candidate, Ogala declares herself next governor
Abia State African Action Congress, AAC, governorship candidate for the 2027 general election, Doris Ogala, has declared herself as the next governor of the state. Ogala, a Nollywood actress, made the declaration during a live session on TikTok, which circulated widely on Sunday and drew reactions from supporters and critics alike. According to the female governorship candidate, her emergence as governor was already settled and beyond doubt. She said, “I, Doris Ogala, as your governor, you don’t…
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Lagos ADC governorship candidate Rhodes-Vivour loses mother
The Lagos State African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has lost his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso). Rhodes-Vivour made the announcement on Monday through a message shared on his official X handle, expressing grief over the loss while thanking God for what he described as a life of impact and fulfillment. The politician said his mother was a pillar of strength to the family and remained deeply committed to her roles as a wife,…
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2027: No opposition can match Tinubu’s achievements, says Umahi
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said no opposition candidate in the 2027 presidential election can match President Bola Tinubu’s achievements, particularly in infrastructure. Umahi stated this on Monday while inspecting ongoing construction at Kilometre 118 of Section One of the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Kogi–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway in Ebonyi State. He said the administration’s infrastructure projects would strengthen President Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 election. The minister also said the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Kogi–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway, one of the Federal Government’s flagship…
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My greatest fear is not knowing when to quit music – Davido
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about what he considers his greatest fear, admitting that he worries about not knowing the right time to step away from music. Speaking during a recent video broadcast, the award-winning singer reflected on the pressures that come with fame and the emotional toll experienced by celebrities whose popularity fades over time. According to Davido, watching once-successful public figures lose their relevance is frightening, adding…
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‘They murdered my brother, seized my passport’ — Sowore alleges persecution by government
Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that he and members of his family have faced years of persecution by successive Nigerian governments, including the current administration. The allegation was contained in a statement posted on Sowore’s official page on July 13, 2026. According to Sowore, the alleged actions against him included his expulsion from the University of Lagos, seizure of his National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, certificate and repeated confiscation of his international passport. He…
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After Over 50 Days in Captivity, Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers Regain Freedom
The pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity. The victims were kidnapped by terrorists on May 15, sparking nationwide concern and calls for urgent action to secure their release. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the development on X, confirming that all the abducted pupils and teachers had been rescued by security agencies. “Finally, all the…
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