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February 5, 2026

A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) testified on Thursday that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello was neither a beneficiary nor a signatory to bank transactions tied to local government contract awards. The testimony came from Olomotone Egoro, the seventh EFCC witness, who was subpoenaed from Access Bank. While being […]

February 3, 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has recognised outstanding officers for their contributions to achieving a record ₦1.6 trillion revenue in 2025, exceeding its annual benchmark of ₦1.524 trillion. Comptroller Frank Onyeka, the Customs Area Controller, described the feat as a testament to collective effort, enhanced efficiency, and transparency across the Command. […]

January 29, 2026

Yinka Kolawole of Vanguard Newspaper has been named the winner of the 2025 Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Media Personality of the Year Award in the print category for outstanding manufacturing reportage. The award was presented by MAN President Otunba Francis Meshioye at MAN House in Lagos on Wednesday. Meshioye praised Kolawole for his “in-depth […]

January 27, 2026

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been named Person of the Year 2025 by LEADERSHIP Group Ltd, describing the recognition as a “call to more service” rather than a personal accolade. During a courtesy visit by the newspaper’s management to the Presidential Villa, Senator Tinubu thanked LEADERSHIP for the award, saying it motivates […]