ELECTION 2023: Beware of the Achilles heel ahead
By Godknows Igali In Greek mythology, the hero-warrior Achilles was exceptionally strong and was considered invincible. At birth, his mother had dipped him in the mysterious River Styx which made his body insulated from penetration from any weapon, apart from the tiny piece on the heel of his leg which she held during that act. Most often […]
Group urges Nigerians to vote credible candidates
By Chris Onuoha A socio-political pressure group known as ‘United For a New Nigeria’ has called on all Nigerians to wake up and vote for the right and credible candidates as the country goes for the 2023 general elections. The group made this call yesterday in Lagos during a press briefing to drive home their […]
FCT’s Minister of State, Aliyu leads NUFTS medical outreach, distributes food items
…urges Christian communities to vote Tinubu/Shettima …celebrates Archbishop Jatau’s birthday By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja WITH three days to the presidential election, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aaliyu, Wednesday, led a support group of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim […]
2023 World Day of Social Justice: CSO tasks govt on ending gender inequality
By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja A nonprofit making organisation, the Nigerian Feminist Forum, NFF, yesterday, tasked governments at all levels to end gender inequality and unlock women and girl’s potential for socio-economic development of the country. This call for action was contained in a statement issued by the organisation and made available to Vanguard, where it […]
For broadcasting, a future ungarnished
By Okoh Aihe IT was pretty good news for the broadcast space the other day when the broadcast regulator, the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, gave a report sheet dating back to 2018. For a country seemingly wallowing in chaos, it was a breather to steer us away from the nail-biting Naira scarcity out there and […]
Elections: Stay put, don’t travel — ACF, Ohanaeze, Northern Elders, tell Nigerians
By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Northern Elders Forum, NEF, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians not to journey to their areas of origin out of fear for the February 25 and March 11 general elections. The groups also urged the federal government to guarantee the safety of citizens in […]
Lack of fund’s challenging our victory in South-East, Obidike cries out
Just few days to the 2023 presidential election and as political parties are rapping up their campaigns,Member Contact & Mobilization of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Hon Obidike Chukwuebuka has raised great concern that lack of funds will stiffle his party’s chances in the south east. Obidike said this in a private meeting with some […]
All you need to know about APC mega rally in Lagos
All you need to know about APC mega rally in Lagos
FG borrowed N2.13trn in two months to pay debts — DMO
“While the DMO is maximizing the opportunity provided by the strong investor demand to raise funds, the DMO is always guided by the law and thus, cannot exceed the legally approved New Borrowing in the Appropriation Act”
Afenifere leader meets Atunluse group, canvasses votes for Peter Obi
he governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Zamfara, Dr Ahmad Hashim and the deputy governorship candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Alhaji Abubakar Gandi have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Tuesday by the State APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris. […]
Real Madrid legend, Amancio Amaro, dies at 83
Real Madrid legend Amancio Amaro has died aged 83, the Spanish giants have confirmed. Amancio played for Real Madrid between 1962 and 1976, winning nine LaLiga titles and a European Cup. He also represented Deportivo La Coruna between 1958 and 1962, in addition to earning 42 Spain caps. Nick named El Brujo, meaning The Magician, Amancio played […]
