The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday formally swore in six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), urging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity and adhere strictly to the electoral legal framework. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Yakubu reminded the new RECs of their crucial responsibilities,...

The identity of the 13-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed by operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi in Onitsha South Local Government Area, Anambra State, has been revealed as Fabian Ugo. Speaking to Sunday Vanguard, the grieving family expressed their anguish and vowed to seek justice for Fabian. According to the family, the pain of the loss is even deeper because the boy was not involved in...

A new report has revealed a sobering truth: about 50% of Nigerian minimum wage earners spend their entire income on food alone.2 This statistic paints a troubling picture of the daily economic struggles faced by millions. With inflation driving up the cost of staples and essentials, food—one of life’s most basic needs—has become a luxury that consumes almost all earnings. At...

Once celebrated as a rising star in Nigeria’s tech and influencer circles, Sapphire Egemasi—popularly known online as the “Tech Queen”—is now at the center of a global scandal. According to @SaharaReporters, she is facing up to 20 years in a U.S. federal prison after being indicted for her alleged role in a multimillion-dollar cyber fraud scheme. The arrest and...

PDP to Restructure South-South Leadership, Weed Out Disloyal Members Amid Defections In a decisive move to restore internal stability and prepare for the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to overhaul its South-South zonal and state leadership structures. The action is aimed at purging disloyal elements and preventing further defections to rival parties. A member...