By Peter Okutu, Abakaliki The two-time Senator who represented Ebonyi South zone at the National Assembly, Senator Sunny Ogbuoji, Friday counselled the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ebonyi State to be discreet and diplomatic in handling party affairs as the 13 Local Government Areas of the State do not have the capacity […]

…Wike seeks support of traditional rulers in building strong institutions By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: Traditional rulers in Rivers State have called on the state government to be allowed to service as Chairmen of Customary Courts. The Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty King (Dr.) Dandeson Douglas Jaja, requested the governor […]

Vows to keep campaign promises By Olasunkanmi Akoni Despite ravaging COVID-19 challenges, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East District has expressed optimism that Year 2021 will be the beginning of economic recovery and transformation in Nigeria. Abiru however said, inspite of all its low moments, residents and Nigerians in general still have every cause to appreciate God for […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has decried the high indulgence of youths in illicit drugs trade which leads to the increased crime rate in the country. Mr Isa Adoro, the State Commandant of NDLEA in Ebonyi, said this on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He noted with […]

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo A major contender to the royal stool in Zazzau Emirate of Kaduna state, Alhaji Bashir Aminu, Iyan Zazzau, is dead. The powerful Prince from the Katsinawa Royal Household was challenging the appointment of the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli in court, before his death on Friday. Sources in Zaria said […]

***As MAN holds 35th Triennial conference By Haroon Ishola Balogun Chairman/CEO, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Alhaji Zhikrullah Hassan has warned Muslim youths to eschew any form of violence, while exercising their right of protest, adding that any demonstration or protest that leads to the destruction of life and property is un-Islamic. Alhaji Hassan […]

Chelsea’s form on the pitch may have fallen away of late but the future looks rosy, according to chairman Bruce Buck, as the Premier League side posted a profit of £32.5million ($44.4 million) for the year ended June 30, 2020. The figures reflect the impact the halt to the Premier League season in March had […]

By Haroon Ishola Balogun It is not surprising to see some Muslims prepare for Christmas and New Year celebration. In fact, you marvel at the joy and ecstasy with wish they handle the Yuletide, and you wonder whether it is part of teaching of Islam or they are fulfilling one Sunnah. Every December 31, a […]

Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, Mr. Charles Idahosa, on Friday, congratulated the people of Edo State for successfully going through the year 2020 with all its drama, losses, tensions, governorship election and other challenges into the year 2021.

…Sijibomi Ogundele: From Agege to the world By Charles Kumolu IN a society with limited opportunities, especially for youths, he was terrified by the fear of poverty early in life. In Agege, a Lagos suburb, where he grew up, he turned his apprehension into motivation which eventually became his saving grace. Education and creativity were […]

,,,Emefiele: The passionate, patriotic Central Banker WHEN Godwin Emefiele assumed office as the tenth indigenous Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in June 2014, he never equivocated about his desire to lead a Central Bank that spends its energies on building a resilient financial system that can serve the growth and development needs […]

…Why Abdul Samad Rabiu is Vanguard Businessman of the Year 2020 By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor THE year 2020, has not only proved to be a very challenging year especially to businesses, but one that has thrown up many great moments, corporates and individuals, pointing at great lessons in resilience and industry. The Vanguard Board […]

…Prof Adenike Grange: In relentless pursuit of medical excellence By Sola Ogundipe FORMER Minister of Health, Professor Adenike Grange (nee Adebowale) – a retired Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Lagos – is highly respected and trusted as a leader in the local and international public health systems. Born of late illustrious Pa robert […]

…Winifred Awosika: Educationist par excellence By Morenike Taire BORN on February 13, 1940 to the illustrious Oshuporu Chieftaincy family of Owo, Ondo State, High Chief Dr. Mrs Winifred A. Awosika, OON, attended the Government Primary School, Owo before proceeding to St. Anne’s Girls Secondary School, Molete, Ibadan, where she obtained her West African School Certificate […]

..Biodun Shobanjo: The marketing communications Czar By Emeka Anaeto BIODUN Shobanjo, an accomplished broadcaster, entrepreneur, marketing and advertising guru, was overwhelmingly recommended by the Vanguard Editors for a Life Time Achievement Award on the strength of his contributions to Nigeria’s media industry in general and the marketing and advertising segment in particular. At over 75 […]