By Vincent Ujumadu Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has restated his resolve to ensure that the education sector in the ‘New Nigeria’ receives the robust funding it needs to productively transform the nation. This resolution was made in his Message to mark the International Literacy Day 2022. He maintained his unwavering […]

Owo massacre: Victims’ families recount ordeals as Ondo govt donates cash gifts

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu  NNEWI —THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, yesterday, alleged that it has uncovered the perpetrators and sponsors of insecurity in Imo State and South East, warning them to refrain from their hemious activities, or it will come after them. IPoB alleged that the Senator Hope Uzodimma-led Imo State government is totally bereft […]

By Gabriel Enogholase BENIN—Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has disclosed that the state produced a total of 3.7 million tons of solid mineral products in 2021 and sued for increased investment from private actor to rev output. Obaseki made the disclosure, yesterday, in Benin City, at a two-day Solid Minerals Stakeholders’ meeting organised by the […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye World Champion, Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan on Thursday wrapped up her record-breaking year in style as she broke Gail Devers’ 22-year-old meeting record to defend the Diamond League 100mH title in a winning time of 12.29secs. The Diamond League title adds to the plethora of records and titles achieved by the Hurdles queen […]

The Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, has disowned list of over 1,200 beneficiaries purportedly empowered with starter packs and items in the ongoing suits at two Federal High Courts in Abuja, over request for payment of N3.8 billion to 15 companies over alleged unexecuted contracts with links to the vandalised N60 billion Presidential Amnesty Programme Training Complex […]

As part of its commitment to developing tech skills among Africans throughout the year, StartWeb has partnered Geneza School of Design, a hands-on design school, to offer a professional website bootcamp. The programme, launched in August, offered a cohort of 300 product designers a month of rigorous training in website design and e-commerce store set-up. […]

By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja Efforts at projecting the concerns of young Nigerians living with Human Immunodeficiency Viruses, HIV, has received a boost with a debut publication by an international development expert, and Author, Amaka Momah-Haruna. The book, entitled: “Generation Z: conversation with young people living with HIV,” was officially launched in Abuja and advocated for […]

Efosa Taiwo Manchester United have slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad in the opening round of their Europa League campaign. After a barren first half that saw Cristiano Ronaldo’s header ruled out for offside, Brais Mendez fired Real Sociedad into the lead from the spot in the 58th minute after […]

Tragedy struck again in Rivers State as gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) invaded Ebele–Iba community in Emohua Local Government Area on Wednesday night, killing several residents and burning houses. When VANGUARD visited the community yesterday it was learnt that heavily armed assailants reportedly stormed the community around 8:20 […]

The ex-British and Commonwealth boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has joined admirers worldwide to mourn Queen Elizabeth II, who passed on yesterday aged 96 after 70 years on the throne as the United Kingdom, UK’s monarch. According to Oboh, “It is very sad news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96 years old. […]

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By Biodun Busari A Nigerian man, Jeffery Oviasogie resident in Aberdeen, Scotland who raped a woman has been sentenced to four years and eight months by a High Court in Glasgow. Oviasogie pleaded guilty to raping a 29-year-old woman in Bon Accord Terrace Gardens early on September 26, 2021. Read also: Nigerian man faces 30-yr […]

By Biodun Busari Twelve protesters who were arrested by the law enforcement agencies during a peaceful rally against the murder of George Floyd in 2020 will receive $540,000. According to their attorneys, the amount of money was a settlement from Cleveland, a city in Ohio, the United States of America, the Associated Press reports. Read […]