Of Monguno, Abba Kyari and national security
Yusuff Abdulrasaq Nigeria’s security situation is getting more serious, causing uproar among the citizens who are concerned about the management of security in the country and the measures deployed to address in the face of insecurity. Of course, this would be a matter of concern to Nigerians; having almost defeated the terrorist groups and saw […]
Omofoman’s strike earns full points for Wikki over Nasarawa United
Freedom Omofoman’s first-half goal gave Wikki Tourists the win they so much needed over Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football match played on Sunday in Bauchi. It was a match that was dubbed the battle of survival as both teams were joined on the same points and close to the relegation zone. Nasarawa United […]
Majority Nigerians still exposed to unsafe, contaminated water – FG
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources says it is concerned that majority of Nigerians are still exposed to unsafe and contaminated water. Mr Emmanuel Awe, the Director, Water Quality Control and Sanitation in the ministry, said this on Tuesday in Enugu during a workshop on Water Safety Plan (WSP) for states in the South East. […]
Gunmen abduct another Catholic priest in Benue
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Unknown armed men have reportedly kidnapped a Priest of the Otukpo Catholic Diocese, Reverend Father David Echioda, along with Allan Akpa community of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. Vanguard gathered that Father Echioda was kidnapped last Sunday while on his way from Utonkon in Ado LGA of […]
NPFL: Rampant Wolves hit Sunshine Stars for three in Warri
Warri Wolves were rampant in one of Sunday’s Matchday 22 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) when they ran over visiting Sunshine Stars 3-0 at the Warri Stadium. The home side got off to a good start with series of attacks and their efforts paid off in the 18th minute with Sunday Williams connected […]
PHOTOS: Oyo State lawmakers dressed in Amotekun regalia as they passed Bill into law
Oyo State lawmakers dressed in Amotekun regalia as they passed the Amotekun Bill into law today. READ ALSO: Oyo House passes Amotekun Bill, with members growling like leopard vanguard
Ned Nwoko hosts Garba Shehu, shares details of malaria eradication project (photos)
Prince Ned Nwoko today hosted the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu at his home in Abuja and shared with him, details of the Malaria Eradication Project and the need for Nigeria to ratify the Antarctica treaty. #nednwokomalariaproject VANGUARD
Loute, Abia hand Rangers crucial win against Adamawa United
Rangers International recorded a morale-boosting 2-0 league win over hard-fighting Adamawa United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. Goals from Isaac Loute and Israel Abia in the 45th and 61st minutes of the NPFL Matchday 22 tie lifted the Flying Antelopes away from the relegation on a weekend all the teams in the drop zone […]
Police, vigilante battle kidnappers, kill one in Taraba
By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Officers of the Nigeria Police force attached to Serti division in Gashaka local government area of Taraba state, have neutralised one kidnapper and arrested seven others when the operatives in collaboration with the Vigilante group engaged a kidnap syndicate in a gun duel. The sting operation which according to the […]
Lebanon is latest destination for traffickers — NAPTIP
With human trafficking becoming a global menace, threatening the fiber of our humanity, it has become imperative for authorities to devise new methods to tackle human trafficking.
NPFL: Lobi shake off disadvantage to edge past Kwara United in Ilorin
Football is many times a game of fine margins. Lobi Stars had only one short on target – and that was all that mattered. They also played an entire half a man short. That never mattered. In the end, the men from Makurdi were the only ones celebrating a gutsy away win in Ilorin. ALSO […]
Oyo House passes Amotekun Bill, with members growling like leopard
Dressed in leopard skin regalia, members of Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, passed the Oyo State Security Network Agency Bill, 2020 codenamed Operation Amotekun.
Amnesty Boss: Niger Delta group canvasses for Sharta
A Frontline Group known as Concerned Youths for Development of Niger Delta (CYDND) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Chief Benjamin Elohor Sharta as the next Special Adviser to Mr. President on Amnesty and Coordinator the Presidential Amnesty Programme. In a unanimous decision after a crucial meeting held in Delta on whom to […]
My goal was worth the red card, says FC Ifeanyiubah’s Onuoha
FC Ifeanyiubah striker Uche Onuoha could not have asked for a better way to end his 12 months goals drought as his last gasp goal earned his side a priceless 1-0 win over a dogged MFM FC side in Nnewi. The last five minutes of Sunday’s Matchday 22 encounter between the two privately owned sides […]
TCN engineers save N1.040bn for FG from Ilashe substation project
The in-house-engineers deployed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, to handle the installation of Ilashe Island transmission substation project in Lagos State have saved N1.040 billion for the Federal Government in the course of the project execution.
MFM players, officials dejected after late capitulation in Nnewi
Players and officials of Lagos-based side Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC broke down at the final whistle after they conceded a late goal against FC Ifeanyiubah in their Matchday 22 clash at the Ifeanyiubah Stadium in Nnewi on Sunday. The Church Boys had produced an excellent defensive display, especially in the second […]
