ISIS leader, al – Sahrawi killer blown up in drone strike — French govt
ISIS leader Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi was killed in mid-August by a French drone strike after being tracked by counter-terrorism forces in northern Mali, French authorities confirmed yesterday
NIMASA donates income generation items to IDPs in Kaduna State
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has donated income generation items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Kaduna State
Electoral Bill: Yiaga urges NASS to set up conference committee for harmonisation
…urges adoption of e-transmission of results By Gabriel Ewepu and Fortune Eromosele, Abuja An election observer, Yiaga Africa, Friday, urged the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives to set up Conference Committee to harmonise different versions of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill passed by both chambers. Director of Programmes, Yiaga Africa, Cynthia Mbamalu, […]
Defection: Gumi knocks Fani-Kayode, calls him ‘Judas of Oduduwa’
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has described Femi Fani-Kayode as the ‘Judas of Oduduwa’
At 65, my dream is to give more scholarships — Adegoke
It was a twin celebration for the families of Adegoke and Akinfeleye who celebrated their wife and daughter, Mrs Florence Adegoke nee Akinfeleye 65th birthday, and the launch of family support food basket.
Damola Davis out with ’ The Godzillian Dance ‘
Fast Rising Music power house Adedamola Ogundipe, famously known as Damola Davis release to the public space the much anticipated single Godzillian dance Produced by Vikwyn Beats.
Focal Point International CEO lead the 6th Pan African Humanitarian Summit as host Country Director
With effect from September 1st, 2021, The Governing Council and Board of Directors of the Pan Africa Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (PALEDEC) excitedly appointed Focal Point International CEO, Mr. Mehmet Mesut YILDIRIM as the Host Country Director for the 6th Pan African Humanitarian Summit and Awards scheduled to hold in Istanbul, Turkey from November […]
Forensic audit: FG publish names involved in NDDC contract scam – Arewa Leader
By Jimitota Onoyume Arewa leader in the South, Alhaji Musa Saidu has called on the Federal government to make public names of contractors found wanting in the recently concluded Forensic Audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Saidu who spoke to the Vanguard yesterday called for constitution of the board for the commission, adding […]
Police arrest 25 suspects, recover firearms in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, said it had arrested 25 suspects for various crimes from August to September, an official said on Thursday. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammad Jalige disclosed this at a news briefing held at the Command Headquarters in Kaduna. Jalige said the suspects were arrested for various crimes, which […]
Customs terminal operators frustrate presidential directive on container transfer — Amiwero
By Godfrey Bivbere & Prisca Achonu The Tin-can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, and terminal operators have been accused of conniving to frustrate a presidential directive for the transfer of overtime containers from the port to Ikorodu terminal. The accusation was made by the National President of the National Council of Managing […]
“The Sultan of Sokoto is Very Humble and Respectful” – HRH King Appolus Chu
Concerning the video making the rounds on social media and speculations that His Eminence HRM Alhaji Saad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, snubbed the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu at an event, I don’t think that’s what really happened. The Sultan I know does not insult or disrespect people in any way. […]
Rivers govt approves N5bn for revival of failed hospitals
By Egufe Yafugborhi, Port-Harcourt Rivers State Executive Council (SEC) has approved over N5Billion to revive failed Prof Kersley Harrison Hospital and the Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital, both located in Port Harcourt. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof Princewill Chike disclosed this as a fallout of Wednesday’s Rivers SEC meeting presided over by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo […]
2021: Ampofowaa unveils Asanfran collection
Ankara Textiles are textiles from various locations and cultures across the African continent. Across Africa, there are many distinctive styles, techniques, dyeing methods, and decorative and functional purposes. These Ankara textiles hold cultural and historical significance as documents of African design.
BUA Group’s Abdulsamad Rabiu hosts Aliko Dangote, Sijibomi Ogundele, others in private event to celebrate outgoing French Ambassador, Jerome Pasquier
The event which marks a memorable night of glitz and glamour for the outgoing French Ambassador saw a display of affection and warmth as the business mogul, Abdulsamad Rabiu, his friends and associates went all out to celebrate the ambassador along with some very formidable industry leaders. In his introduction of Sijibomi Ogundele to the […]
The divestment delusion
By Donu Kogbara OUR erudite Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, recently expressed the view, in the September/October edition of a distinguished international publication – The Foreign Affairs Journal – that banning fossil fuel investments will crush Africa. I agree so strongly with His Excellency that I requested permission to share his thought-provoking article with Vanguard […]
N20bn Loan Saga: EFCC must apologize to Kogi – State Assembly
By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to apologize to people and governor of Kogi State over the N20 billion loan scandal levelled against the state government. The House made the resolution following a motion raised by the Speaker of the […]
