I mourn for Nigeria’s heroes of democracy, both the living and the dead. The recent honors bestowed by President Tinubu on them have left a bitter taste. Wole Soyinka, a literary giant, now shares the same honor as Godswill Akpabio, a symbol of political expediency. Frank Kokori’s posthumous recognition brings him alongside Nyesom Wike, a man whose […]

By Chioma Okoye Precious Azuonwu, the founder and CEO of Bankable Wisdom, has been awarded the prestigious Western Union Foundation Venture Development Stipend for his exceptional participation in the 2024 Western Union Fellowship and his ongoing efforts to empower marginalized African youth through tech education and job creation. As one of the top 12 Fellows […]

Ordinarily, it would seem an impossible dream that, one day, the flood of migration of Nigerians to foreign lands, particularly Europe and America, would reduce to a trickle and even be reversed. In order words, Nigerians in the Diaspora and people of Nigerian descent would choose to return Home, back to ‘no power’, ‘no roads’, […]

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The iconic publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, is 90! He remains as ever a self-effacing Nigerian patriot of uncommon class and carriage. Call him “Sad Sam” or “Uncle Sam” who deserves a bow for he is a splendid role model to scores of journalists.It’s one of my regrets that I have […]

— Congratulates Johnson Alabi as commissioner designate By Dayo Johnson, Akure A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Adeyeri Stephen, has hailed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on the dualization of the Akungba-Ikare road and other  developmental strides across the state. Adeyeri in a statement made available to vanguard in Akure, the state […]

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja TO many Nigerians, Democracy Day has become a familiar ritual; speeches echo, flags wave, and ordinary citizens endure yet another day with empty pockets and full frustrations. Once a symbol of collective struggle and hard-won freedom, June 12 now evokes a more cynical reflection: Has the promise of democracy, inked in […]

Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Chief George Moghalu, has officially unveiled Mrs. Ifeoma Veronica Okaro as his running mate for the upcoming November 8 governorship election, expressing confidence that the party is fully prepared for the electoral contest.

The people of Niger-Delta resident in the South West, on Saturday, hailed the Publisher and Chairman of Vanguard newspapers, Mr. Sam Amuka on his 90th birthday celebration saying he has distinguished himself as a first class nationalist. In a congratulatory message by the Coordinator of Ijaw Monitoring Group and activist, on behalf Niger-Deltans in the […]

The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has identified President Bola Tinubu, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, as defenders of democracy. The acting chairman of the party, George Turnah, in a statement by his media assistant, Kelvin Loveday- Egbo said Tinubu, Wike, the Supreme Court, the […]

The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has scored Nigeria’s democracy low, insisting that it has been a nightmare for Nigerians. It stated that Nigeria’s brand of democracy has been characterised by a significant decline in living standards, which has led to low participation in the democratic process. NPSA in a press statement to commemorate Democracy […]