Beyond the Headlines
The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, says autonomy for federating units in Nigeria is the best political solution to resolve the various secessionist groups and arrowheads in the country. Adams stated this in a chat with The PUNCH in his reaction to a statement by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar […]
About 1500 cows were killed in an air strike at Fulani herdsmen settlement locations in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. Daily trust gathered that a fighter jet launched an air strike at a Fulani herdsmen settlement around Kashinbila and Tor Donga areas on Wednesday and Thursday in which about 1500 cattle were killed. […]
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has given N1 million to a woman that rejected N5,000 cash-for-vote bribe during the just-concluded governorship election in the state, which Professor Chukwuma Soludo won. The woman, a native of Ukwulu in Dunukofia Local Government Area rejected the offer from a political party’s representative, who was escorted by security […]
The Federal Government will continue to support Nigerian exporters through its agencies, bringing about necessary reforms to boost the growth of the country’s non-oil exports, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. According to a statement by his spokesman Laolu Akande, Prof. Osinbajo urged exporters to take advantage of opportunities for growth in the African […]
A hit-and-run driver, Itoro Clement has confessed to knocking down the missing Vanguard reporter, Tordue Salem. Salem had been declared missing since October 13. Parading the suspect on Friday at the IRT premises in Abuja, Itoro said he hit Salem at the Mabushi area on October 13 and sped off. Details later…
the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Awka on Friday. Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA defeated Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Senator Andy Uba of the All Progressives Congress to emerge winner of the election. On his election as governor, Soludo had said the victory is that of […]
The governorship candidate of All Progressive Congress, APC, Senator Andy Uba, has denied media reports that he rejected the outcome of the November 6th poll in Anambra State On Thursday, one Ambassador Jerry Ugokwe who said he was writing on behalf of the Campaign Organisation said their candidate won’t accept the outcome of the election, […]
Afenifere, Yoruba socio-political group, says it does not believe in secession and disintegration of Nigeria but demands restructuring to address the country’s challenges. Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the group, said this on Thursday while speaking to journalists. “We are not anarchists; we are not secessionists. We recognise that there is a democratically-elected government,” NAN quoted […]
A ragtag masked militia that identified itself as ‘Angry Vipers’, has threatened to attack Anambra-born businessman, Obi Cubana. The heavily armed group issued the threat in a viral video on Thursday, 10th November in which it also gave the Southeast Governors and other leaders in the region 21 days ultimatum to ensure the release of […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has accused the Federal Government of intimidating the judiciary ahead of the 2023 general elections in the country. Wike’s criticism followed a recent invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court in her Abuja residence by men believed to be security operatives. Speaking on Thursday […]
