Comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has announced the death of his father, Dr. Edward Ugboma. The funnyman broke the news on Thursday on social media. He wrote, “We, the Ugboma family, wish to announce the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather and uncle, Dr. Edward Sagini Ugboma (PhD) on this day, the 13th of February 2025. “He is survived by his children; Judy, Edna, Bovi, Zino, Tano, Tome and Jiji, many grandchildren and loving relatives. “We are grateful for all the calls and messages in this period of mourning and gratitude. Funeral rites will be announced soon.” Vanguard
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The House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill. The ₦54.99 trillion budget is structured to address key national financial commitments. Statutory transfers account for ₦3.645 trillion, ensuring funding for constitutionally mandated entities. A significant portion, ₦14.317 trillion, is allocated to debt servicing, reflecting Nigeria’s ongoing fiscal obligations. Recurrent expenditure, covering salaries, overheads, and government operations, takes up ₦13.64 trillion, while the highest allocation, ₦23.963 trillion, is earmarked for capital projects under the development fund, aimed at infrastructure growth and economic expansion. Last week, President Bola Tinubu raised the proposed 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion,…
The Ondo State government, in a bid to ensure youth of the state are gainfully engaged, have secured work opportunities for Skilled, Semi-Skilled and Unskilled youths in the State. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Empowerment and Job creation; Gbayisemore Orioye Benedict in a MoU after a robust deliberation with the management team of CBC Nigeria Plc, is pleased to announce the development. The office of the SSA Youth Empowerment and Job Creation is calling on all interested youth with skills, semi-skill and Unskilled labor in areas of; Carpentry, Operators, Mixing, Drivers, Weldring (Iron Bending),Civil Engineering to…
A 52-year-old woman, Angela Nzewi was arraigned before the Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, Anambra State, for allegedly using 13 children to solicit alms. According to the Police Prosecutor, Inspector, Chinyere Okechukwu, the accused who hails from Otolo Nnewi, committed the offence on December 21, 2024 at Nnewi. “That you, Angela Nzewi of Otolo Nnewi, on December .21, 2024, did obtain 13 children for the purpose of soliciting for alms,” she said. Okechukwu said the offence contravened Section 33(1) of the Child Rights Law of Anambra State 2004. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the…
Three individuals—Adedigba Adewale, Ashibogu Magnus, and Iwonze Benjamin—were taken into custody on Wednesday at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos following a disturbance during an Air Peace flight from London to Lagos. The incident reportedly began when Adewale and Magnus, who had economy-class tickets, attempted to occupy business-class seats. When flight attendants intervened, the pair refused to cooperate and forced their way into the restricted section. Their behavior escalated as they allegedly made threats and consumed alcohol they had brought on board without authorization, causing unease among other passengers. The flight crew promptly alerted security agencies in Nigeria, ensuring that…
A Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna State has sentenced a 36-year-old driver, Mustapha Aminu, to receive 15 strokes of the cane after being found guilty of assaulting a police officer on duty. Aminu, a resident of Ungwan Sanusi in Kaduna, was convicted for striking Sergeant Adamu Maigari on the head with a log of wood. After pleading guilty to the charges, Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel emphasized that the punishment was intended to make Aminu realize the seriousness of his actions. “This serves as a deterrent to others who may consider engaging in similar offenses. I hereby order a court official to…
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to penalize telecom operators for allegedly violating an agreement regarding tariff increases. Speaking on Wednesday, NATCOMS President Deolu Ogunbanjo stated that any operator implementing the recent tariff hike was acting in breach of an agreement between the NCC and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Following opposition from the NLC, the federal government established a 10-man committee to review the proposed tariff adjustments and provide recommendations within two weeks before any final decision. Ogunbanjo emphasized that the NCC had committed to holding a stakeholders’ meeting with…
A Magistrates’ Court in Jos has sentenced a 38-year-old fashion designer, George Goma, to 18 months in prison for stealing a mobile phone. Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos delivered the judgment on Thursday after Goma pleaded guilty to the charge of theft. As part of the ruling, the court offered Goma the option of paying a N30,000 fine to reduce his sentence to six months. Additionally, he was ordered to pay N180,000 as compensation to the victim or face another six months in jail. Prosecutor Ibrahim Gokwat informed the court that the case was reported on January 7 at the Anglo-Jos Police…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has confirmed that moves are underway to prevent President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Lawal, a former ally of Tinubu turned critic, revealed that the North is mobilizing against the president’s re-election bid. According to Lawal, the North feels betrayed by the impact of Tinubu’s policies, which he described as “nail-biting reforms” that have worsened poverty and economic suffering across the region. He said that the North will not forgive Tinubu for the economic hardship caused by his reforms. The former SGF revealed that there is a consensus among…
The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, paid an unannounced visit to King’s College, TBS, Lagos on Thursday. Arriving at the main campus at exactly 7:30 a.m., the minister inspected classrooms and other facilities, noting the untidy environment and power outage in the school. The Vice Principal, Shittu Y. S., informed Alausa that the school had been without electricity for the past eight months saying, “The light has been away for the past eight months. The generator worked until it collapsed before the end of the term in December.” Vice Principal, Shittu and Education Minister, Alausa He added that in response to…