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HURIWA Calls For Transparency On Missing Power Sector Funds, Requests Minister’s Response
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has voiced strong outrage over the alleged disappearance of more than $1 billion that was earmarked to enhance electricity supply during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The funds, reportedly sourced from NNPC/NLNG dividends, were preserved on the recommendation of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke but have allegedly vanished...
2027 Elections: I’ve Joined Coalition To Fight Hunger, Poverty, Poor Governance – Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, has stated that his involvement in the emerging political coalition ahead of the 2027 elections is driven by a shared mission to combat bad governance, hunger, and poverty—not by personal political ambition. Obi made the clarification in response to a question from Vanguard regarding recent reports suggesting...
Beyoncé Received $11 Million For Kamala Harris Endorsement, Trump Claims
U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack Monday against celebrities who backed Vice President Kamala Harris during her failed 2024 presidential campaign, claiming without evidence that pop icon Beyoncé was paid $11 million to endorse his rival. In a fiery tirade on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared plans for “a major investigation” into what he alleged were illegal...
Peter Obi Opposes VP Role In Atiku-Led Coalition Against Tinubu
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, has clarified that his involvement in the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 polls is not motivated by political positions but by a commitment to replace bad governance with better leadership. Obi made the statement in response to a question by Vanguard on reports alleging he had struck...
Lagos Govt Shuts Down Cubana Chief Priest’s Restaurant Over Environmental Violations
The Lagos State Government has sealed DONALD Restaurant, owned by popular nightlife promoter Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, following environmental infractions committed by the establishment’s staff. Located on Road 14 in the Lekki Phase 1 area, the restaurant was shut down after two employees were caught illegally dumping waste along the roadside. The action was confirmed by the...
WHO Faces Over $500 Million Salary Gap, Set To Reduce Workforce
The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a salary shortfall exceeding $500 million for the upcoming biennium, prompting significant cost-cutting measures across the organization, according to its Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus. Speaking at the high-level welcome of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva on Monday, Dr. Ghebreyesus outlined the financial constraints and organizational restructuring underway. This year’s Assembly is...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers, Family Set For May 21, 22 Court Appearance [See Approved Attendance List]
![Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers, Family Set For May 21, 22 Court Appearance [See Approved Attendance List]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/490457363_1661281838096015_5453791549301284043_n-640x359.jpg "Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers, Family Set For May 21, 22 Court Appearance [See Approved Attendance List]")
The legal team representing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has formally submitted an updated list of lawyers, family members, and associates who will be attending his next court hearings scheduled for May 21st and 22nd, 2025. In a letter addressed to the Deputy Chief Registrar (Litigation) of the Federal High Court in...
Enyioha Goes Home: High Chief Emmanuel Nwagbara Set For Burial 24th May
The Ekelenye Nwagbara family of Umuagu Umuhu, in Ohuhu, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, has announced the burial arrangements for their late patriarch, High Chief Emmanuel Ubadire Ekelenye Nwagbara, popularly known as Enyioha, who passed away at the age of 85. According to a statement released by the family, funeral activities will commence on Friday, 23rd May...
JAMB To Release Rescheduled 379,000 Candidates Result
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has declared that it will publish the results for 379,000 candidates who took the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination from Friday to Monday on Wednesday. JAMB rescheduled the exam following widespread outcry over mass failure during the initial UTME. The board admitted to technical and human errors, especially in Lagos and South-East states, which significantly...
”Naira-For-Crude Deal Result To Reduced Petrol Prices” – Dangote
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that the naira-for-crude deal allowed it to reduce the price of petrol, which translates to reduced costs at the pumps. This is even as the company affirmed that the prices of petrol will remain affordable and stable. The company said on Monday that despite the fluctuations in global crude oil prices, it has consistently...
