Water diseases: 10 feared dead, several others hospitalized in Nasarawa
By David Odama – Lafia Over 10 people are reportedly killed while several others have been hospitalised in Giza Community of Keana local government Area in Nasarawa as a result of an unknown water disease. Some of those attacked are currently receiving medical treatment at Dahaltu Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia, and in some primary […]
Applauds youths demand, momentum on protests Call for reform, better welfare of police By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Following rage of #EndPoliceBrutality protests raging across the country, a Civil Society Organisation on human rights and social justice, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN,Thursday, joined protesters to demand end to police impunity and oppression. Addressing the media on the […]
Bloody protest in Benin as thugs attack #EndSARS protesters
Protest in Benin has gone awry as thugs attack protesters resulting in a bloody encounter. According to report, at least, one person has been reported dead. Reactions have flooded the social media in criticism of the attack on peaceful protest, as Nigerians call on the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, for intervention. Reacting to the […]
Clash: Protect #EndSARS protesters, ensure noting happens to them – Obaseki orders Police
By Nwafor Sunday Following the death of two persons killed in a clash between thugs and #ENDSARS protesters in Benin City, Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki has ordered Police officers in the state to move to various streets and ensure the safety of those protesting. Disclosing this via his twitter handle, Obaseki who was recently […]
VIDEO: MC Oluomo denies sending thugs to attack #EndSARS Protesters in Lagos
Idowu Bankole The Lagos state chairman of the National union of road transport workers, MC Oluomo has recently denied sending thugs to attack #EndSARS protesters in Lagos. Recall Vanguard had reported how #EndSARS protesters, protesting peacefully around Alausa, Lagos were attacked by hoodlums believed to have been sponsored to disrupt the peaceful protest aimed at […]
‘Different guy’ Bale in line to make Tottenham return, says Mourinho
Gareth Bale is set to make his second Tottenham debut against West Ham on Sunday, according to Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, who revealed the Welshman is already feeling back at home. Bale rejoined Tottenham on a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid last month after seven years in Spain, where he struggled to integrate into […]
World Food Day: Eholor calls for heavy investments in food production
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigeria joins rest of the world to commemorate 2020 World Food Day, WFD, the Chief Executive Officer of Izegbuwa Farms Limited, Chief Patrick Eholor, Friday, called on government and private sector to invest heavily in food production. Eholor stated this in a telephone chat with Saturday Vanguard, where he […]
Protesters in Abuja ignore ban, embark on #ENDSARS campaign
#ENDSARS protesters, Friday ignored the order of the Federal Capital Territory Security Committee, banning them from carrying out their constitutional rights of expressing their emotions/views on issues affecting the society. FCT had yesterday warned that nobody should come out and protest, to stem the spread of Covid-19 in the country. “While the committee recognizes the […]
CSO writes US, says Onochie’s appointment as INEC commissioner unconstitutional
Pro-democracy and good governance group, Concerned Nigerians, has written the Unite State, urging her to prevail on the Nigerian President to rescind the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as an Independent National Electoral Commissioner from Delta state, noting that her appointment is unconstitutional. The group, in a statement by it’s Convener, Deji Adeyanju, said Onochie is […]
#EndSARS: Gov Ugwuanyi addresses protesters
Calls for a minute silence for departed souls Thanks them for peaceful conduct Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, addressed youths of the state who visited him at the Government House, Enugu, to press further their demand for the #EndPoliceBrutality in Nigeria, lending his support to the state government’s position as earlier presented […]
PHOTOS: #ENDSARS protests ongoing at Lekki tollgate
Photos and Video by Afolabi Ajala ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Man describes encounter with thugs who disrupted #ENDSARS protest ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Man describes encounter with thugs who disrupted #ENDSARS protest Vanguard
American group decries effects of flooding on Nigerians
AMERICAN Society of Safety Professionals, ASSP, Nigeria Chapter has attributed the annual flooding in the to the rising waters from the main channels of River Niger and River Benue that cut across the six geopolitical zones.
Anti-SARS protests rock Ekiti, paralyze commercial activities
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti Commercial and sundry activities were paralyzed in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital on Friday as youths protesting for an end to Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) and police brutality in the country, occupied the major streets for several hours. The #EndSARS protesters who converged at the popular Fajuyi Park in the state […]
#EndSARS protest turns party in Magboro, Lagos (VIDEO)
By Lamidi Bamidele EndSARS protest party on going in the front of Punch Newspapers office at Magboro, Lagos Ibadan expressway with both sides of the expressway blocked causing traffic chaos. Also read: Breaking: Many feared dead in multiple accident at Otedola Bridge, Lagos Vanguard News
Herbalist in court for allegedly planting charms in civil servant’s house
A 48-year-old herbalist, Toyin Dada, on Friday appeared in an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for allegedly ”planting” charms in a civil servant’s house. The police charged Dada with two counts of felony and breach of peace. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Zedekiah Orogbemi, told the court that the defendant on Sept. 28 around […]
INEC: Youth Party rejects Onochie as National Commissioner representing South-South
Youth Party has rejected the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the National Commissioner representing South-South in the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, made by President Muhammadu Buhari. The party in a statement on Friday said the Nigeria Constitution is clear on the requirements for qualification for appointment as an INEC National Commissioner. Pointing out item […]
