The Niger Government has spent over N600 million to register students in public secondary schools for the 2018/2019 WAEC/NECO School Certificate Examinations. Malam Garba Abdullahi, Director, Test, Measurement and Evaluation, Niger State […]
The Nigerian Army says its troops have overcome another ambush by the Boko Haram terrorist in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed […]
A leading campaigner against abuse of the girl-child, Mr. Felix Chukwuemeka Anikpo has lamented the increasing cases of discrimination targeted against the girl-child in Nigeria. To this end, he has now called […]
In his judgment, Odunade lamented the high level of immorality in the society, calling on wives and husbands to fear God and respect relationships. Continue reading My Husband doesn’t give me sexual […]
Neutralise many, seize cache of arms/ammunition By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Barely two weeks after Boko Haram criminal elements suffered a tactical boomerang when scores of the terrorists met their waterloo and […]
By Ebele Orakpo First point of contact Sexual abuse is very rampant now and it is very disturbing. We realised that because pharmacy tends to be the first point of contact for […]
WE live in strange times. Blatant travesties are being repackaged as wisdom and virtue while right is being made an object of derision and scorn. The new hate-speech law being proposed by […]
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Revd Justin Portal Welby has responded to an open letter by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) urging him to use his good offices and leadership and […]
By Michael Eboh Nigeria spent N836.67 billion on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, and other petroleum products in the second quarter of 2019, according to data […]
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) opened trading for the week on Monday with a loss of 0.60 per cent, amid profit taking as predicted by some market analysts. Specifically, the All Share […]
The Nigerian Army said on Monday that its troops have survived another ambush by the Boko Haram terrorists in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. […]
HE was very close to three of my friends at that time – Kayode Osifeso of the Daily Times, Richard Amayo of The Nigerian Observer and Alhaji Adeola Bashiru alias Asiriabo also […]
Italy recorded one of the biggest wins in their history as they completed their successful Euro 2020 qualifying campaign by thrashing Armenia 9-1. Ciro Immobile and Nicolo Zaniolo both scored twice while […]
By Chioma Onuegbu Pioneer First Lady of local government administration in the country, 107-year-old Mrs Mbakwo Umoinyang, has gone blind with her home collapsing, while she requires a wheelchair to be in […]
The Attorney General, Kaduna State, has requested that the First Information Report, FIR, disclosing the offences of alleged criminal conspiracy, mischief, and theft against a businessman, Yahaya Maikori, Suleiman Zubairu and Yola […]
Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-president to Goodluck Jonathan has given reasons he has been silent on the outcome of Kogi election. Omokri on Monday announced that his silence was as a […]
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned critics of the Hate Speech bill, claiming that it has been blown out of proportion by laying emphasis on the death penalty aspect only. The […]
By Deborah Oghenebrume There are indications that the inadequate and unstable power supply has affected small-scale businesses, thus creating more unemployment and poverty in Nigeria. A survey conducted by Vanguard in Lagos […]
Ahmed Raji (SAN), the lead counsel to detained former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, has dismissed the Department of State Service (DSS) claim that retired the Colonel preferred to be kept […]
Human Rights Lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has warned that if nothing was done to address impunity in the electoral system, Nigeria would continue to witness decreasing rate of voters turnout in future […]
ALL well-meaning Nigerians and committed defenders of our hard-won democracy have every justification to rise in unison against, not just the Hate Speech Bill sponsored by Senator Sabi Abdullahi, but also the […]
The Imo State Government has dissociated itself from an ultimatum from a group which gave Fulani herdsmen 24 hours to vacate the state. In a press statement issued on Monday in Owerri, […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Men of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, the state Fire Service, Nigeria Police among others, saved what could have been another disaster when a tanker laden with […]
Zamfara Police Command on Monday confirmed the killing of 14 persons and injuring of 10 others by bandits in Karaye village of Gummi Local Government Area. NAN reports that the attack is […]
The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fully enforce relevant environmental laws against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the state. The House made the resolution following a […]
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Alhaji Hashimu Mantu, a relation of Sen. Ibrahim Mantu in Chanso Village in Gindiri, Mangu Local Government. Mantu was deputy president of […]
LAGOS — AS leaders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, celebrate their historic conquest of Bayelsa State and fresh mandate in Kogi following weekend’s governorship polls, President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiohmole, on Monday, said President Muhammadu Buhari has a “brand new baby boy”. He said this in reference to the emergence of […]
Former President Jonathan is a member of the PDP which has been in power in the state until the November 16 polls that has witnessed the defeat of the ruling party in […]
Nigerians have been admonished to shun sedimentary lifestyle and embrace healthy living to prevent chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and stroke among others. Continue reading 80% Diabetes cases preventable with healthy […]
NIGERIA spent N836.67 billion on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, and other petroleum products in the second quarter of 2019, according to data obtained from the […]
HIS razor-sharp voice screaming ‘Okowa Rice, Okowa Rice Okowa Rice’ is clearly identifiable, as you saunter into Ogbeogonogo Market, the major marketplace at Asaba, capital of Delta State, through the designated Car […]
INACTIVE bank accounts rose by four million or 10 percent to 45 million in one year period ending October 31, 2019 from 41 million as at same period of 2018. Continue reading […]
Lecturers at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, on Monday carried out their threat by declaring total boycott of lectures and academic activities in the institution. This decision was reached […]
This comes, as the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has refused to comment on the development, saying that he had not been briefed officially on the […]
With the right mix of technology innovation and smarter operations in the healthcare industry, MeCure SmartBuy has hit 50,000 user registrations and thousands of orders within six months of launch. Continue reading […]
A scion of the Obi Obahai royal family in Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Delta State, Prince Patrick Okonjo, has described as strange and hypocritical the supposed ratification and presentation of staff of office by […]
GREAT artists sometimes get prophetic and often more accurate than some professional prophets who engage in guesswork to remain relevant or bind their flocks. Upon reading an advance copy of Chinua Achebe’s […]
Irked by the quality of foods and medicines in circulation, the Registrar of the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria, IPAN, Mr. Aliyu Angara, has urged manufacturers to desist from subverting analytical […]
CSR-in-Action, Nigeria’s foremost sustainability outfit is poised to host Nigeria’s maiden Community Engagement and Human Rights (CAHR) Awards, at its 8th Sustainability in the Extractive Industries (SITEI) Conference. Continue reading CSR-in-Action, Partners […]
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has confirmed to be the Special Guest of Honour at the forthcoming Nigeria LPG Summit 2019. Continue reading Prof. Osinbajo, Attah, Wabote, others to speak […]
PIONEER First Lady of local government administration in the country, 107-year-old Mrs. Mbakwo Umoinyang, has gone blind with her home collapsing, while she requires a wheelchair to be in motion. Continue reading […]
Against the backdrop of allegation and claim by Magodo Community Development Association last week in a national newspaper (not Vanguard), that the proposed residential housing estate known as “The Plush” located in […]
AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, a member of AXA, has been recognized as the ‘Most Innovative Insurance Company’ of the year, 2019 by the Nigerian Finance Innovation Award. Continue reading AXA Mansard emerges […]
Fola Tinubu, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Primero Transport Services Limited has stated that it cost transport operators about N3.6 trillion to generate energy in Nigeria. Continue reading Transport operators spend N3.6trn […]
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc, CHI, has recorded a 46 percent growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) which rose to N519.6 million for the third quarter ended September 2019 from N355.9 million recorded […]
ACTIVISTS in Delta State, weekend, raised a fresh alarm that waterborne diseases have erupted, leading to water scarcity in many riverine communities in the state, while inhabitants are at the mercy of […]
Indications have emerged that a growing demand for renewable sources of energy, coupled with rising fuel efficiency and a transition to electric vehicles, will hit the oil sector. Continue reading Global oil […]
By KAYODE AHMADU ALL players in the broadcasting value chain, from equipment manufacturers to content providers, are being affected by the impact of rapid evolution of broadcast technology and the growth of broadband internet access. […]
The Plateau state Police Command has confirmed the killing of Alhaji Hashimu Mantu, a relation of Sen. Ibrahim Mantu in Chanso Village in Gindiri, Mangu Local Government. A statement by the Command’s […]
