“Emergency repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025”
“Removing traditional institutions from security architecture of a community is a clear road to failure”
Portable displayed greater tactics in throwing punches, emerging victorious in just the second round.
The Sahel country has been under military rule since quickfire coups in 2020 and 2021 and has been mired in a serious security crisis since 2012.
Armed terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram on Friday night invaded Gwoza local government headquarters in Borno state.
“Mischief-makers continue to underestimate the strength of the bond and goodwill between the President and the Vice President”
We’re repelling them — Police By Peter Duru, Makurdi A family of eight and nine others have been reportedly killed in what appeared to be a coordinated attack by armed herdsmen on communities in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State. Several people also sustained severe injuries, while many have gone missing. […]
Adokiye Amiesimaka is a veteran and one of the heroes of Nigerian football. His artistry on the pitch was exceptional. He was so good that the late radio broadcaster and sports commentator, Ernest Okonkwo named him Chief Justice of Nigerian football. The link between his football and the legal coinage was because as a law […]
There must be something to this name. While we shed tears following the passage of legendary Green Eagles captain, Christian Chukwu, there are soothing words from his name sake, Air Vice Marshal Christian Chukwu (retd). Many similarities. These Chukwus hail from Enugu State. Both were given national honours. They survived air crash and went through danger battling […]
In 1980 or 1981, I learnt a very important lesson that shaped my life. My father had given me “pocket money” and money for provisions for the new term. My brother, Ufuoma, escorted me to Igbudu Market, Warri, Delta State, to buy provisions. When we got to the market, we saw women doing “try your luck” (amateur […]
In 2024, MTN recorded a ₦656 billion loss while Airtel recorded significant losses same year
By Dickson Omobola Chief economist at SPM Professionals, Dr Paul Alaje, has urged the Federal Government to increase the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product, GDP, to 40 per cent, saying it is the best option to save Nigeria from the current economic crisis. Alaje said there were no immediate fixes to Nigeria’s […]
By Ikeddy ISIGUZO EVERY life matters. Every life should count. It is along these lines that I see thedeath of the Uromi 16, hunters who were killed in Uromi, Edo State, on their way to Kano to celebrate Sallah. My condolences go to their families. May the sacrifices they have made be the turning point […]
Once upon a time, it was a rarity to see female commercial drivers even in our major cosmopolitan cities. These days, the tables are turning, with several women now driving
Millions of old telephone users in Nigeria and across the world may soon find themselves cut off from the WhatsApp platform.
By Juliet Umeh Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa, inviting early-stage tech startups across the continent to apply. The three-month hybrid programme, which began accepting applications on April 10, 2025, supports Seed to Series A startups through expert mentorship, technical support, and access to advanced tools. […]
Millions of users in Nigeria and around the world may soon lose access to WhatsApp as the platform phases out support for older devices.
A recently released report tagged RANKED by SquirrePR has authoritatively handed Vanguard Nigeria’s most visited news platform, after it polled over 150 million visits within the time of the report analysis in 2024.
“Until recently, I dismissed the idea of a philosophy for or with children because such an endeavour seemed to be of no consequence”
“More evidence is also needed to understand how best to deliver learning at scale to the millions of children living through climate and conflict-related emergencies”
By Elizabeth Osayande A former Permanent Secretary in Lagos State, Chief Babatunde Fanimokun, has charged public workers and youths on integrity. Fanimokun, who is a Development Economist, gave the charge at the inaugural edition of the Yaba College of Technology Annual Distinguished Service Lecture, held at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH). The Annual Distinguished Service Lecture […]
By Elizabeth Osayande The Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT), Victoria Island, Lagos has matriculated 900 new students for the current academic session. During the ceremony, the Provost of FCFMT, Dr. Onuoha Paul Chuks, underscored the institution’s pivotal role in the development of Nigeria’s fisheries and maritime manpower. Dr. Chuks emphasized the importance of […]
