N8bn CBN currency scam: Absence of defence counsel stalls trial

N8bn CBN currency scam: Absence of defence counsel stalls trial

Ibadan – The eight billion naira CBN currency scam before Justice Joyce Abdulmaleek of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, suffered another adjournmnt on Monday because of the absence of Mr Olayinka Bolanle, a defence counsel. Bolanle is the counsel to Kolawole Babalola, the first accused person. Abdulmaleek, in his ruling, adjourned the case till March […]
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ISIS: Pentagon, Trump to change tactics

ISIS: Pentagon, Trump to change tactics

The Pentagon will this week present the White House with options for accelerating the war against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the first step toward President Trump’s campaign pledge to change the current strategy and crush the global terror group.

Why we rejected Gombe council polls -APC

Why we rejected Gombe council polls -APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe state has advanced reasons for its rejection of the outcome of Saturday’s Local Government election in the state, saying the exercise was a hoax since it never held.

Winners in main Oscars categories

Winners in main Oscars categories

Here are the winners in key categories for the 89th Academy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Hollywood: Best picture: “Moonlight” Best director: Damien Chazelle, “La La Land” Best actor: Casey Affleck, “Manchester by the Sea” Best actress: Emma Stone, “La La Land” Best supporting actor: Mahershala Ali, “Moonlight” Best supporting actress: Viola […]

Trump’s Navy secretary, Bilden withdraws

Trump’s Navy secretary, Bilden withdraws

Philip Bilden, President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of the Navy withdrew from consideration on Sunday, the second time a Trump nominee to lead one of the armed services bowed out because of government conflict-of-interest rules.

Remembering Aig-Imoukhuede: Ten years after

Remembering Aig-Imoukhuede: Ten years after

TEN years after we lost IkpehareIzedomi Aig-Imoukhuede, the prismatic columnist of Vanguard newspaper, we are still grieving and regretting we’ve not got a heir, a successor, nay a pupil to step into the great shoes of the master. It is the sign of a sinking age. A hero departs and seems to take with him the stuff of greatness that built him.

You’re a cheap blackmailer, APC chieftain dares Diekola

You’re a cheap blackmailer, APC chieftain dares Diekola

An APC chieftain in Osun state and former Senior Special Adviser, Information & Strategy, to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, Mr. Adelani Baderinwa has taken a swipe at another chieftain in the state, Alhaji Fatai Diekola Oyedele over claims that the later brought Governor Aregbesola to limelight in the state.

Recession: Human capital providers proffer solution

Recession: Human capital providers proffer solution

Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria, HuCaPAN, weekend in Lagos, called on the Federal Government to re-engineer the economy from bottom-up, diversify it and strengthen its industrial base, among others, to pull the nation’s economy out of recession.

Osinbajo, others greet Shagari

Osinbajo, others greet Shagari

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday felicitated with former President and elder Statesman, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, on his 92nd birthday.

Its mischievous calling Aregbesola Lagosian – Famurewa

Its mischievous calling Aregbesola Lagosian – Famurewa

The Ijesa South Federal Constituency member in the House of Representatives, Ajibola Famurewa, has said that Aregbesola is not a foreign politician and as such, it remains mischievous referring to the Governor as Lagosian.