Motorists in Kano State are lamenting the lingering petroleum scarcity and the flagrant price hike of the commodity by marketers. A cross section of the beleaguered motorists who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) lamented the nefarious activities of the shylock marketers, saying the scarcity had resulted in long queues at filling stations. […]

By Etop Ekanem Egbere Emere Okori and Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme Kingdom, HRH Appolus Chu was one of the high profile kings in Africa that graced the burial ceremony  of the late Osu Mantse, Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI and President of the Osu Traditional Council, Ghana, held recently in Accra. HRH Appolus Chu […]

In a bid to stem the tide of the wavering economic hardship in the country, a cooperative society, Reliance Thrift and Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, has opted to provide credits, loans and savings for residents in Bwari Area Council of Abuja as well as many other parts of the country.

By Gabriel Olawale To stem the tide of Gender-Based Violence, GBV, in Nigeria and ensure survivors of the act get appropriate services and legal representation, the Centre for Women’s Health and Information, CEWHIN in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Lagos State Team has trained Legal Aid Counsels, Pro bono Lawyers and officers […]

When Osagbemi  Adebayo started feeling feverish and complaining about a stomach ache in 2019, little did he know that it was a sign of kidney failure. Since then, he has been on thrice-weekly haemodialysis, which has cost him and his family their entire life savings. In December 2021, Betway Nigeria heeded the call of the […]

While some brands have billions to spend on marketing & advertising, this is more the exception than the rule. Even successful companies can have modest marketing budgets as they allocate funds to what they consider more important departments. While this created headaches in this pre-digital era, it has opened up a world of possibilities in […]

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, urged the European Union on Tuesday to prove that it sided with Ukraine in its war with Russia a day after signing an official request to join the bloc. Zelenskiy told the European Parliament by video link that “Ukraine is going to be much stronger with European Union with us, that’s […]

Britain’s “most wanted woman” has been arrested in Spain after more than nine years on the run, police said. The 47-year-old suspect identified as Sarah Panitzke has been wanted since 2013 for her role in a billion-pound money laundering scheme. Spanish police confirmed that she was arrested on Sunday while walking her dogs in the […]

By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The International Monetary Fund, in its 2021 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria, has reported that the country’s  consolidated government revenue-to-Gross Domestic Product, GDP ratio at 7.5 percent is among the lowest in the world.  On the other hand, the IMF noted that the country can achieve cumulative net savings of 5.1 per […]

The trustees of the Chelsea Foundation made a serious incident report to the Charity Commission after Blues owner Roman Abramovich announced his intention to place the club’s stewardship in their hands. The Charity Commission has confirmed receipt of the report, and is seeking further information from the trustees following Saturday’s announcement. The Foundation’s six trustees […]

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ngor Okpala has commended the spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, Ikenga Ugochinyere, for his support during the just concluded bye-election in Ngor Okpala State Constituency of Imo State. The party said the role played by the opposition coalition’s spokesperson […]

Justice Adeniyi Familoni of Ado-Ekiti High Court, has sentenced 25-year-old Imoleayo Alukoto to five years in correctional centre for burglary and stealing. Alukoto was arraigned on Oct. 11, 2021, on a four-count charge of burglary and stealing. He was said to have broken into the dwelling houses of Oladipupo Temitope and Omolere Opeyemi on June […]

By Omeiza Ajayi Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Tuesday night converged in Abuja to discuss crucial issues regarding the forthcoming national convention of the party. Vanguard gathered that the meeting which started late Tuesday at the Kebbi state Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro District was meant for members of the Progressive Governors’ […]

The former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Segun Oni, on Tuesday pleaded with Ekiti voters to get their Permanent Voter Cards(PVCs) and sweep the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) out of Ekiti.

AHEAD of March 26 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chairman, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has thrown his weight behind the Senate Services Committee, Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East on his aspiration for the position of National Chairman.