The paramount ruler of Ikinyinwa-Ijesa in Obokun local government area of Osun State, Oba James Idowu Adeyemi Oluyide, Otafa ll has joined his ancestors. Aged 83, Oba Oluyide ascended the throne of…
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Imo Speaker, Others Narrowly Escape Death As Gunmen Invade Assembly chamber
The speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Paul Emeziem, alongside some members of the House have narrowly escaped being shot by unknown gunmen during plenary. VAM news…
BREAKING: Imo Assembly Suspends Six members
The Imo State House of Assembly has suspended six members over alleged unparliamentary activities. VAM news has gathered that the Assembly led by its speaker, Paul Emeziem,…
Breaking: Ogun Assembly Passes Anti-Open Grazing Law, Prescribes Jail Term
In an attempt to address incessant clashes between herders and farmers in Ogun State, the State House of Assembly has passed the Animal Grazing Regulation and Cattle Ranch Establishment Law,…
Why Yoruba monarchs are silent over Sunday Igboho’s house raid by DSS – Ọba Adewale Akanbi reveals
Oluwo of Iwo, Ọba AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi, has revealed why Yoruba Monarchs have remained silent over the last Thursday’s midnight raid by the Department of State Services (DSS) on the residence of…
Staff, students on the run as roof leakage hits NOUN headquarters
Staff, students and visitors and the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja on Tuesday when the entire offices at the NOUN Media Centre were flooded due to leaking…
Armed Robber shot dead during failed operation in Ondo
Police detectives in Ondo state command have shot dead a suspected member of a robbery gang in Akure, the state capital. According to Vanguard the robber was killed during a failed attempt…
Katsina Govt Plans To Introduce Levy For Cattle Owners, States Yearly Price Per Cow
VAM news has gathered that community development levy and cattle tax referred to as ‘jangali’ has been introduced by the Katsina state government. This was disclosed on Wednesday…
Gov. Matawalle Set To Employ Digital Emergency Call Centres To Tackle Insecurity In Zamfara
Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle has expressed determination that his administration will utilise the three digital emergency call centres provided by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital…
Danladi Shu’aib: Student sets self on fire over inability to pay NECO fees
A Nigerian student in Kano, identified as Danladi Shu’aib, 20 has set himself ablaze. The action allegedly followed from his inability to raise money to pay for his Secondary School Leaving Certificate…