ABUJA—IT was a mixed feeling of happiness, shocks, surprises and disappointment, yesterday, as President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, announced names of chairmen and deputy chairmen of 69 standing committees.

THERE is nothing stopping President Muhammadu Buhari from forming his cabinet now. The Senate, yesterday, confirmed his 43 ministerial nominees for appointment. The lawmakers are expected to forward the list to President Buhari today for the assignment of portfolios and swearing-in as minister.

The first Military Governor of Plateau State and a leader of the defunct National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Air Commodore Dan Suleiman (retd), yesterday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to urgently convene a national dialogue to avoid the nation degenerating into another civil war.

Ibadan—ATTEMPTS by a suspected internet fraudster to conceal incriminating evidence by flushing his phone into septic tank were frustrated by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from Ibadan zonal office, yesterday.

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbanjo, as well as former Governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva, and the Deputy Governor of Delta state, Kingsley Burutu Otuaro,  will be expected to grace this year’s GbaramatuVoice lecture and awards in Abuja.

Three Crowns Milk has demonstrated mothers’greatness in their latest campaign. “What can we do without mums?” the principal question driving the campaign, brings to bear the strength of mothers and the dependence on them by family, relatives etc. Three Crowns Milk has further established this standpoint through a hilarious and engaging TV commercial illustrating how […]

Budweiser, from the production line of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (AB InBev) said it will be launching a campaign as it   enters multi-year partnerships with the Premier League and LaLiga.

Well, I will say that we have a very difficult situation in our hands right now. With the prayers of all well-meaning people, we hope that the present trend does not continue. In fact, to find solution to the ailments bedeviling this country there is no need to stop procrastinating.

Many years ago, the mere mention of Force Criminal Investigations Department, FCID, Alagbon, Lagos drove fear into the spines of many Nigerians.  As the citadel of intense investigation by the Nigeria Police Force, it represents more than just policing. It is the apogee of intelligence gathering, forensic research, investigation and even international policing.  However, for long, the image of the very vital department of the force took a nose dive for the worse so much so that it was turned into a desolate department that thrive on mere paper works.

•Says group pledged allegiance to foreign nations to ruin Nigeria •Don’t turn Nigeria to battle ground, Shi’ite group warns S’Arabia, Iran •Reverse yourself on Shi’ites proscription, Onaiyekan urges FG •Says Nigeria’s security has worsened in last 5 years •See Vanguard Editorial  By: Kingsley Omonobi, Ben Agande, Joe Erunke & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—The Inspector General of […]

With just a few days to the start of the Premier League, Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo remains in the dark on his future with Chelsea.

Super Eagles head coach. Gernot Rohr has hinted that he is ready to leave, if the Nigeria Football Federation,  asked him to, revealing that there was no contract clause in his deal.

WARRI—IJAW Peoples Development Initiative, IPDI, yesterday, alleged that some easy to fool Niger Deltans, resentful of the leadership of ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, misinformed President Muhammadu Buhari about him to gain contemptible political significance.

It has not been easy but what keeps us going is when people with over 15 years problem can smile again

It is essential that there be a sufficient interplay between each institution of the state and that there should be checks to ensure that no institution encroaches significantly upon the function of the other