The Labour Party has on Friday declared former banker Obiora Agbasimalo as party governorship candidate for the 2021 elections in Anambra State. The technocrat turned politician, who is contesting for the first in his career, was unanimously voted as the flag bearer at the party’s governorship primaries held on Friday in Nnewi area of the […]

With about 36 per cent internet penetration rate in Nigeria, online shopping has become a term no more alien to a typical Nigerian. However, many internet users in the nation are still skeptical of the authenticity of the products on these platforms; thus the popular phrase “What I Ordered Vs What I got”. This phrase […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Denmark midfielder, Christian Eriksen who collapsed in a Euro 2020 Group B opener against Finland has regained consciousness. Vanguard reports that Eriksen staggered and collapsed in an off-the-ball incident in the first half prompting centre refree, Anthony Taylor to signal for urgent medical attention. Twenty-nine years old Eriksen was stretchered off the […]

Six soldiers and a yet undisclosed number of gunmen are feared dead in Ohafia, Ohafia council area of Abia state in the early hours of Saturday as the military battled gunmen in the area. Vanguard gathered that on Thursday, at about 5pm, unknown gunmen had stormed the Ebem motor park, shot sporadically in the air […]

…Urges Nigerians to promote peace and unity in the country and eschew anything that may cause disaffection By Henry Umoru  AS Nigerians mark Democracy Day in the country, Chairman,  Senate Services Committee, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, All Progressives Congress, APC, Niger East has urged everyone to promote peace and unity in the country as well as eschew […]

By Adeola Badru Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, surprisingly stormed the venue of the viral June 12 Democracy Day protests ongoing all over the country. The governor shocked protesters when he drove himself to the venue with a few security aides to address them. READ ALSO: June 12: Shi’ites join Sowore’s group for ‘Buhari […]

*Urges States to grant refund request without delay*Describes cancellation as act of God. By Haroon Ishola-Balogun The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has described the cancellation of Hajj 2021 for all foreign pilgrims as act of God, what Allah had decreed being played by Saudi Arabia. The commission also urged states to grant refund […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has bemoaned rising insecurity across the nation stating that there was nothing to celebrate in this year’s Democracy Day.

*Restricts rites to 60,000 local pilgrims By Haroon Ishola-Balogun with Agency Report Saudi Arabia has said it will limit registration for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to citizens and residents of the Kingdom in light of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Haramain, and Arab News platforms, the Ministries of Health and Hajj announced Saturday that a […]

European football governing body, UEFA has suspended the group B match between Denmark and Finland after midfielder, Christian Eriksen collapsed in the first half, bringing the game to a stop. No word was said about his condition, even as his teammates escorted him as he was stretchered off the pitch. A statement by UEFA reads, […]

By  Ben Ngwakwe Gombe With growing agitations by some sections in the country to break away, Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, said on Saturday that the Government and people of the state would work for a remain under a strong, united and peaceful Nigeria. Governor Yahaya made the declaration while adressing the people of the […]

….as LACCI matriculate over 50 students Olayinka Latona The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, the Most Rev. Adewale Martins says Nigeria’s future depends largely on the level of priority accorded to the education sector by government. The Archbishop was represented by the Councilor of the Archdiocese of Lagos, Rev. Monsignor Anthony Obanla made the statement during […]

…As Senate donates N10million for WIA …Says after the Civil War, there is no time the Army has been in warfare than now By Henry Umoru  Nigeria Army, yesterday told senate that thousands of Soldiers and their counterparts in other sister security agencies have been maimed and incapacitated in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency over the […]

By Ibrahim Wuyo Senator Uba Sani representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has said that Nigeria’s democratic journey has been tortuous and therefore, must be protected. The Senator, while congratulating Nigerians  on this year’s Democracy Day,  recalled that many people laid down their lives to ensure the nation tows the democratic path. “Our nation still boasts […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The lawmaker representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Senator Sandy Onor, on Saturday, tackled the six years in office of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, saying those of them who believed in the capacity of the governor to deliver dividends of democracy to the people have since been disappointed. Onor […]