At the Vanguard year award for 2016, ex-Head of state, Yakubu Gowon, Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Governors of Kebbi, Anambra, Lagos states, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, Willie Obiano, Akinwunmi Ambode and Pascal Dozie among others were honoured with Lifetime achievement, Governors of the year, Banker of the year and Personalities of the year awards.

Non-league Lincoln City’s astonishing run in the FA Cup came to an end on Saturday as Arsenal remained on course for a 13th title by reaching the semi-finals.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has inaugurated a truth and reconciliation committee to ensure peace between the Hausa community and Yorubas in the ancient city.

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called on Ibadan indigenes to have a positive change of attitude toward the development of the city, environment and government policies.

Ex-head of state, Yakubu Gowon, four governors — Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos; Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State; Willie Obiano of Anambra and Ben Ayade of Cross River as well as business moguls and other eminent personalities are currently being awarded for impacting positively in the lives of Nigerians. Follow us live as the event unfolds.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for vigilance against the deadly Zika virus in spite of a decline in cases of the virus infection that has been reported in some countries.

Obasanjo said the church had the responsibility to restore family values and that they should make the church a training ground for future leaders.

The Ogun Police Command said it had arrested one Dr. Emmanuel Ogah, who allegedly stabbed his biological mother to death.

Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), on Saturday re-echoed his support for a two-party system, and declared that it was the best option toward deepening democracy.

The National Association Of Nigerian Students NANS, has applauded the decision of the Federal High court in Abuja, which struck out a suit instituted by Senator Umaru Dahiru, seeking for the removal of Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal.

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged federal universities to be prudent in the management of funds allocated to them in view of current economic challenges

A large scale cassava farmer in Ilorin, Mr Tajudeen Onilu, has attributed the sky-rocketing price of gari in several parts of the country to the decline in cassava production.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday said it had arrested a 57-year-old woman with substance suspected to be cocaine.

A group of commercial tricyclists in Kano have begun offering free rides to commuters, to celebrate the return of President Muhammadu Buhari from medical vacation in London.

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has called for direct Foreign Exchange (FX) allocation for the telecommunications sector.