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Ebonyi Police Nab Suspect Found With Human Skulls
The Ebonyi State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, Ovuta Chigozie, from the Okoffia community in Ezza South Local Government Area, who was found with two human skulls and three homemade firearms. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Ukandu stated that Chigozie confessed that the human skulls were given to him...
Natasha Snubs Senate Probe Hearing
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker for the Kogi Central Senatorial District, did not show up for Wednesday's hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which is looking into her actions during the plenary session last week. The female lawmaker had previously engaged in a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat allocation. Akpoti-Uduaghan also accused Akpabio...
Reps Urges IGP To Deploy Security Officers To Edo Communities
Due to the recent killings of innocent people by suspected herdsmen, the House of Representatives has urged Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to send more security officers to the Okpekpe community in Edo State's Etsako East Local Government Area. The resolution of the Committee followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by a member of...
Rivers Electoral Commission Sets August 9 For Fresh LG Elections
Fresh local government elections have been set for Saturday, August 9, 2025 by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission after the Supreme Court declared the previous polls invalid. The Chairman of RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), announced the new date on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt. Enebeli explained that the decision was in compliance with last Friday’s Supreme...
Native Doctors In Anambra Vow To Remove Criminal Members
Native physicians working under the auspices of Odinala Orumba South have sworn to shun any members who are discovered to be involved in illegal or immoral activities in an effort to purge Anambra State of unethical practices. The oath-taking took place at Izo Mmili Shrine in Umunze, the Orumba South Local Government Area, on Wednesday. Speaking after the exercise, the Chairman...
Tyre Spikes Introduced In Oyo To Prevent Wrong-Way Drivers [VIDEO]
![Tyre Spikes Introduced In Oyo To Prevent Wrong-Way Drivers [VIDEO]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tyre-spikes.jpg "Tyre Spikes Introduced In Oyo To Prevent Wrong-Way Drivers [VIDEO]")
One-way tire spikes have been installed by the Oyo State Government to discourage driving in the wrong direction. A viral video making the rounds on social media showcases the new enforcement tool in action. The spikes are designed to puncture the tires of vehicles attempting to go against traffic, ensuring stricter adherence to road regulations. Sharing the footage on X (formerly...
Akpabio Denies Natasha’s Harassment Claims
Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has refuted the sexual harassment claim made against him by his fellow senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Senator Natasha formally submitted a petition to the Senate, reinforcing her allegation against Akpabio. Speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, which Vanguard monitors live, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central stated that...
Lagos APC Decries Obasa’s Resignation Rumors
The All Progressives Congress's Lagos State chapter has revealed that Speaker Mudashiru Obasa is not anticipated to step down as part of the deal to end the Lagos State House of Assembly's leadership crisis. Reacting to rumors about Obasa’s resignation, the APC spokesperson in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, dismissed the claim. “To the best of my knowledge, there was no time the...
Senate Probe Of Natasha Suspended By Court Order
The Senate committee on ethics, privileges, and public petitions has been barred by a Federal High Court in Abuja from pursuing disciplinary action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. The presiding judge, Obiora Egwuatu, gave the order on Tuesday following an ex parte application filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s counsel. On February 20, the Kogi Central lawmaker clashed with Senate President,...
Lassa Fever Crisis: NCDC Records 506 Cases, 95 Deaths
506 Lassa fever cases out of 2,492 suspected cases and 95 fatalities were confirmed by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, February 23, 2025. The situation report of the hemorrhagic fever for week eight also showed that the disease has spread to 12 states and 70 local government areas with a case fatality ratio of 18.8...
