How Abacha saved me from the pogrom – Ogbemudia

How Abacha saved me from the pogrom – Ogbemudia

Brigadier-General Samuel Ogbemudia was brigade major at the 1st Infantry Division, Kaduna at the time of the counter coup of July 29, 1966. In an interview with Vanguard he gives his eyewitness narration of the events that led to the bloody encounter.
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Baru: Message to Reengineer nnpc

Baru: Message to Reengineer nnpc

The Greek mathematician Euclid of the 4th century BC who was responding to Ptolemy 1 if there were an easier way to solve theorems said that there is no ‘royal road’ to geometry. The reality in solving complex problems had never been with impressive generosity and existed since time immemorial. The procedure to tackle identified problem is what makes the difference.

JYB TV thrills kids @ summer camp

JYB TV thrills kids @ summer camp

JYB TV Channel 361 on Startimes is offering an exciting platform for talent discovering for school children, according to the Chief Operating Officer of the channel, Stephen Ologeh.

How Police stormed Ahiara Catholic Cathedral

How Police stormed Ahiara Catholic Cathedral

The Administration of Ahiara Catholic Diocese, Mbaise, Imo State, has deplored the invasion of the Cathedral by the Imo State Police Command, which it said unleashed a violent attack on a large number of the Catholic faithful of the diocese who had gathered to pray and appeal to God to intervene in the long-festering bishopric crisis in the Diocese.

Lagos Elders’ Council warns Niger Delta militants

Lagos Elders’ Council warns Niger Delta militants

Lagos Elders’ Council has responded to the recent spate of kidnappings and killings allegedly perpetrated in the state, by militants from the Niger Delta Region. In a statement made available to Saturday Vanguard, the Council said: “We wish to strongly advise the Niger Delta militants to desist from turning Lagos State into theatre of war”, adding “Lagosians are peace loving people and will not fold our arms and allow our land defiled with innocent blood. Lagosians have always sympathised with the Niger Deltans on the allocation and management of their oil resources.”

Danfo driver hits, kills okada rider

Danfo driver hits, kills okada rider

An unidentified commercial motorcyclist, popularly known as okada was yesterday hit by a commercial bus driver at Berger Yard Bus stop along the ever busy Oshodi/Apapa Expressway, Apapa, Lagos. The okada man died on the spot while his male passenger, who was said to have sustained minor injuries, was rushed to a private hospital at Kirikiri, where he is presently receiving treatment.

Urhobo leader lauds kinsmen over peace in UPU

Urhobo leader lauds kinsmen over peace in UPU

Chief Francis Vevakpor, Chairman Urhobo nation, Host communities of Nigeria, producing Oil & Gas (HOSTCOM) has commended General E.O. Obada (rtd) and all members of the reconciliation committee for bringing peace and unity to the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) hitherto engulfed in leadership crisis.

Fans attack Psquare over reunion plea

Fans attack Psquare over reunion plea

When you think of Psquare these days what comes to mind is their incessant family brouhaha. Peter Okoye, who had earlier threatened to sue his brothers for performing at the Congo concert without him, took to his Instagram page this week to announce the reunion of the pop group.

Breaking: Gbenga Daniel steps down for Dokpesi ahead PDP National Convention

Breaking: Gbenga Daniel steps down for Dokpesi ahead PDP National Convention

Former Governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has announced that he will no longer seek the chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the national convention billed for August 17 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, but will be supporting High Chief Raymond Dokpesi for the post.