Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike after two days, giving the Federal Government a two-week grace period to meet its demands. The association said it would reconvene on September 26 during its Annual General Meeting to decide on the next line of action, depending on the government’s response. NARD President, Dr Tope Osundara, confirmed the suspension on Sunday, stating that the decision was made to give the government time to address key welfare issues affecting resident doctors. He said the move also aimed to show goodwill to Nigerians facing difficult economic conditions. According…

There is growing apprehension among Nigerians and stakeholders in the oil and gas sector as Dangote Refinery officially begins nationwide fuel distribution today, Monday, 15th September 2025, using its newly imported fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks. Over the weekend, hundreds of these trucks were already sighted departing the refinery’s location along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos State, sparking concerns over road safety, market dominance, and regulatory oversight. The $20 billion refinery, which has positioned itself as a game-changer in Nigeria’s energy landscape, revealed it has committed N720 billion to import 4,000 CNG trucks, with around 1,000 already delivered…

Beyond Jonathan, Obi, and Makinde, Other Southern Politicians Begin Strategic Moves Abuja — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed that several politicians are quietly positioning themselves for the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election — extending beyond the widely speculated names of former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. This was disclosed by the party’s Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, during an interview with Vanguard on Sunday in Abuja. According to Osuoha, while public speculation continues to centre around the trio of Jonathan, Obi, and Makinde,…

Arsenal delivered a commanding performance to secure a 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, reinforcing their title credentials and climbing to the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute through Martín Zubimendi, who fired a stunning volley from distance to give Mikel Arteta’s side a deserved lead. Moments after the second half began, Arsenal doubled their advantage as Viktor Gyökeres calmly slotted home from a perfectly weighted pass by Eberechi Eze in the 46th minute. Zubimendi completed his brace in the 79th minute, heading in Arsenal’s third goal to seal a…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Adamu Aliyu, wanted over an alleged N73.6 million fraud involving a fake Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) contract. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an application by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which is investigating the lawmaker’s alleged role in a fraudulent contract scheme. Aliyu, who represents Jos North State Constituency, was accused by businessman Mohammed Jidda of collecting N73.6 million as an upfront payment to facilitate an N850 million TETFund contract at the University of…

Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has revealed why she scaled down her original plan of cooking 250 bags of rice to 200 bags in her latest bid to set a new world record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. The event, held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, attracted a large crowd of food lovers, celebrities, and dignitaries, including Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, dancer Kaffy, and Ogun State First Lady Bamidele Abiodun. The atmosphere resembled a carnival with music, dancing, and jubilant celebrations. Speaking to reporters, Baci explained that the decision to reduce…

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has criticised the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, over what he describes as confusion regarding Wike’s political loyalty. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television on Friday, Cole questioned Wike’s relationship with the ruling APC while simultaneously claiming membership of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “Is he APC or is he PDP? As far as we know today, he is PDP,” Cole said. He warned that such ambiguity risks misleading voters in Rivers State and Nigerians at large, undermining democratic clarity. “We cannot continue…

The lingering local government crisis in Osun State has taken a new turn as reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) local government executives have filed a suit against the Federal Government, the Inspector General of Police, and the Osun State Government, seeking clarity and protection over their tenure. The affected officials, elected in October 2022 but initially removed following a Federal Court ruling nullifying their election, were reinstated by the Court of Appeal in February 2025. Despite this, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) swiftly conducted local government elections on 22 February 2025, swearing in their own executives and creating a dual…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that governors from the South-South and South-East geopolitical zones have abandoned their former political parties to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term. Speaking through the party’s Deputy National Chairman, South, Chief Emma Eneukwu, at the APC’s 12th Expanded Stakeholders meeting held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Yilwatda attributed the governors’ defection to their belief in the president’s character and leadership style. “I am very happy with the South-South geopolitical zone because all the governors that were in other political parties before have seen the…

Former federal lawmaker Dachung Bagos has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to demonstrate its neutrality by sanctioning President Bola Tinubu and his supporters over billboards bearing the inscription “Vote Tinubu 2027”, which have appeared in parts of the country well ahead of the official campaign window. Speaking on AIT’s Focus programme on Thursday, Bagos, who represented the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said the billboards contravene Section 94 of the Electoral Act, 2022, which prohibits campaign messages explicitly soliciting votes outside the designated period. “The law is against using the word ‘vote…