Kaduna Speaker, Shagali, resigns
By Ibrahim Hassan Apparently aware that contending factions within the Kaduna State House of Assembly could not reach a consensus to follow his leadership, Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Aminu Abdullahi Shagali, has resigned. The Assembly gates remained shut to correspondents Tuesday morning, but Vanguard correspondent sighted through the fence, some […]
South-East more secure than other regions — Gov Umahi
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State yesterday said the South-East has relatively recorded the lowest incidents of security challenges compared to other regions in the country.
Amotekun outfit not for ethnic persecution — Akeredolu
At the public hearing of the Amotekun bill in Ondo State, Governor Akeredolu assured that there was no going back on the implementation of the security outfit. The governor said: “There is no going back. We are not going to compromise the security of our people. We have put our hands on the plow there […]
Boxing: Tyson Fury’s dad wants ‘Gypsy King’ to retire
John Fury wants his son Tyson to retire from boxing after his stunning victory at the weekend against Deontay Wilder, as he opened up about his son’s journey from depression and addiction. Speaking to Good Morning Britain, Fury Snr admitted he was ‘pinching himself’ at the progress Tyson has made over the […]
Alleged N400m fraud: Court begins judgment on Metuh’s trial
Federal High Court in Abuja has begun judgment for February 25, 2020, in the trial of the former spokesman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh. Metuh, a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his firm, Dextra Investment Limited are accused receiving N400million from the office of the National […]
Ash Wednesday: Nsukka Diocese enjoins Christians to pray for Nigeria
The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Enugu state, has called on all Christians in Nigeria, especially Catholic faithful to come out en Mass on the 26th of February, 2020, being on Ash Wednesday, to pray for lasting peace and security of lives and property in the country. The diocese, in a video message to all Catholic […]
Don’t use Amotekun to settle political scores — Oyo Muslim community
At the Public Hearing on the Amotekun Corps bill by the Oyo State House of Assembly, the representative of the Muslim Community Oyo State, Prof. Abideen Olaiya, noted that the Amotekun should not be used to settle political scores. Prof. Olaiya said: “We should be very careful. Amotekun should not be used for settling political […]
Edo guber: PDP woos Obaseki with Jonathan’s visit
ABUJA—The main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is taking advantage of the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Edo State chapter, to lure incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki to its fold, a National Working Committee, NWC, member told Vanguard, yesterday.
SIASIA: It’s difficult raising N83m for CAS case
Former Super Eagles striker and coach, Samson Siasia has said that he is yet to get 250,000 Euros (about N83 million) target needed to clear himself of match-fixing allegations at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Siasia said ahead of the March 19 hearing at CAS in Lausanne, Switzerland, that he needs to tell […]
Qatar on track to host 2022 World Cup with 1,000 days to go
In exactly 1,000 days, the world will gather again for the biggest football show on Earth – in the most unique setting yet. The compact nature of the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world will ensure that fans of all 32 teams are always within reach of the eight stunning […]
Osun Panel recommends reversal of Aregbesola’s education policy
OSOGBO—THE committee set up by the Osun State government to review its education policy, yesterday, submitted its report recommending that government reverses to the 6-3-3-4 system and the single uniform policy.
