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NCAA to Blacklist Fuji Star K1 de Ultimate from Flying for Six Months Over Airport Misconduct

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate, will be barred from flying within Nigeria for six months following alleged misconduct at the domestic terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, […]

Gov Okpebholo Felicitates APC National Chairman Yilwatda, Senator Urhoghide on Birthdays

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended warm birthday wishes to Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Director-General of his governorship campaign council. In his congratulatory message, Governor Okpebholo praised Professor Yilwatda for his steadfast support to President Bola Ahmed […]

Gov Okpebholo Rallies Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election, Says Edo Owes Him Gratitude

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged residents of Edo Central to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, describing the President as a true friend of the State who “has taken Edo as his home.” Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial campaign rally in Ugboha Ward 10, […]

Jonathan Reportedly Set to Contest 2027 Presidential Election

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has allegedly agreed to contest the 2027 presidential election, according to a close political associate. The revelation, confirmed to Vanguard on Wednesday, indicated that the Bayelsa-born politician and member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been engaged in ongoing consultations with northern political leaders to pave […]

Governor Okpebholo Ushers in a New Era of Accountability in Edo State

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a country long plagued by the normalization of impunity and the hijacking of public office for private gain, Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo is quietly redrawing the lines of leadership, integrity, and accountability. With one bold policy directive, Governor Okpebholo has signaled a decisive departure from business as usual — a moral and […]

Edo Police Throw Weight Behind Government’s Crackdown on Illegal Revenue Collection

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Police Command has pledged unwavering support for the state government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal revenue collection across the state, signaling a renewed and intensified crackdown on unauthorized levy agents. This assurance was given during a high-level strategic meeting at the State Police Command Headquarters in Benin City, where […]

FG Approves ₦4.2 Billion for 158 Groundbreaking Research Projects Under 2024 TETFund Cycle

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a total of ₦4.2 billion for the funding of 158 research projects as part of the 2024 cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF). This development comes after the rigorous screening of over 6,900 research proposals submitted by scholars and institutions across the […]

FG Disburses ₦250,000 Grants to Small Business Owners in Ondo as VP Shettima Launches 7th MSME Clinic

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a major boost to grassroots entrepreneurship, the Federal Government has disbursed ₦250,000 each in unconditional grants to outstanding small business owners in Ondo State. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as Vice President Kashim Shettima officially launched the 7th edition of the Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium […]