Immigration Tragedy: Minister Abba Moro will remain
An interesting fall-out of the death of some Nigerians last week while in search of employment at the nation’s Immigration Service was a statement credited to ‘Comrade’ Abba Moro the Interior Minister in charge of the sector. According to media reports, the Minister was convinced that the tragedy was caused by the refusal of the applicants to adhere to the rules of engagement designed for the recruitment exercise.
Mobile policeman shoots self to death in Minna
A mobile policeman attached to a bank in Minna, Niger State allegedly shot himself to death with his service rifle. The reason for the suicide remained unknown.
Christian leaders told to reject govt appts, awards
Christian leaders have been admonished to reject government appointments to protest the state of the nation
Corrupt policemen jailed
Two police officers attached to the Criminal Investigation Department of Kwara State Command, Ilorin have been sentenced to three and two years imprisonment respectively without option of fine for violating the provisions of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000
Protecting children from the scourge of homosexuality
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has largely been commended by a cross section of Nigerians for the government’s firm stand against homosexuality. Though political leaders and civil society groups in Europe and America have been up in arms since the bill was signed into law, many Nigerians know better: a number of these world leaders are only supporting same-sex unions for the sake of “political correctness”, so as to win elections.
Why we initiated award nite–Adefaye, Vanguard GM
Vanguard’s General Manager and Editor-in-Chief, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, in his remarks said “No society can be so good as to be beyond improvement or so bad that the collective efforts of its people cannot redeem it.
I’m dating Alao Malaika for fun not for marriage – Tayo Odueke
Sultry Yoruba actress, Tayo Odueke, popularly known as Sikiratu Sindodo, has confirmed that she is back in the arms of ace Fuji musician, Alao Malaika. The duo have, in the past, been playing hide and seek with the media, denying their romance even when evidence showed that they were up to something.
Are the Ghanaian actors taking over Nollywood?
Ghanaian actors like Jackie Appiah, Van Vicker, Majid Michel, Yvonne Nelson, John Dumelo, Nadia Buari, Yvonne Okoro amongst others have become household names in Nollywood, and Nigeria has become more like home to them. Is this a healthy development? Are the Ghanaians gradually taking over the Nigerian movie industry? Saturday Vanguard spoke with some Nollywood stars on this issue and these are their opinions.
Roll call of dignitaries at the Vanguard Personality of the Year awards
ROLL CALL Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State and his wife Mrs Roli Chief Segun Osoba former governor of Ogun state Dr Cairo Ojougboh Prof Sam Oyovbaire Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole Senator Ifeanyi Okowa Barr Okonta Martin Princess Ajudua Peter Nwaoboshi Dr Bamigo Victor Oghei Mrs Irene Imilar Dr Abayomi Ajayi Edirin Okumagba Senator Aguareavwodo […]
Vanguard Personality of the year awards 2013: Watch the live streaming
Three personalities will be given the Vanguard Personality Award for the year 2013 these personalities have distinguished themselves in their different endeavours and they are Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON,; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, MFR, GCON, and Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, OFR.
Watch out for live streaming of Vanguard Personality of the year awards 2013.
