Nigeria and the Fading Lights of Justice, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
As he settled in to deliver the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on 2 April 2025, presiding judge, Wilfred Kpochi, felt obliged to get one ritual out of the way. Glancing left and right, he asked each of his two colleagues on the three-person tribunal to confirm that the judgment he […]
Police confirm three dead, rescue 13 kidnapped victims from Benue Links bus
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The police in Benue State say they have rescued kidnapped victims of the ambushed 18-seater Benue Links bus that was attacked Thursday evening by armed men at Ikobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of the state. The ill-fated bus was en route to Otukpo from Makurdi town when the […]
Edo IRS boss lauds tribunal judgment on Edo governorship election
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Inland Revenue Service (EIRS), Oladele Bankole-Balogun Esq, has extended his congratulations to Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, following their victory at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Positive signs of recovery may be eroded if… —Prof Ngwu
By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor The little achievements and signs of economic recovery seen around recent economic reforms may be eroded by an increasing belief that the government is more interested in politics than in pursuing inclusive economic growth and development. Speaking to Vanguard at the backdrop of the up-coming Vanguard National Economic Discourse, Professor […]
Ooni, Sultan, Olu of Warri, others storm Oyo for 46th Alaafin
•MAKINDE: ‘Ifa’ didn’t pick someone who lobbied to become king By Laolu Elijah The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar; Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, and former Military Administrator of Oyo State, Oladayo […]
Humphrey Nwosu: Senate did not surprise me, by Tonnie Iredia
Late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the outstanding Nigerian who led the team that conducted the June 12, 1993 presidential election recognized worldwide as the best in Nigeria’s history was buried last week. He was aged 83. AsDirector of Public Affairs and spokesperson of the Nwosu-led electoral commission, I am pained that I was unable to play […]
Navy to reinstate dismissed officer, pay N7m damages
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Nigerian Navy has been ordered to reinstate Naval Rating Officer Fagbemi Babatunde and pay him all outstanding salaries, benefits, and pension contributions from August 2008 to date. Babatunde was also awarded N7 million in damages and N1 million for legal costs. The Naval Officer, alongside his counsel, Qousim Opakunle […]
Great Ogboru alters predictions on Delta 2027, by Dele Sobowale
“I hate ingratitude more in a man than lying, vainness, babbling drunkenness, or any taint of vice whose strong corruption inhabits our frail blood” – William Shakespeare, 1564-1616. Olorogun Ovedje Ogboru did one of my late friends a great favour, about eight years ago; which will never be forgotten, even if I live (God forbid) […]
9ijakids, Kidpreneur Africa empower children through Global Money Week 2025
By Tunde Oso To instill financial literacy in children from early age, 9ijakids and Kidpreneur Africa, have partnered with Access Bank through Global Money Week 2025 vision, to reach out to over 100 schools across 10 states in Nigeria through interactive financial literacy workshops and hands-on applications of saving and earning principles.With the theme “Think […]
Oyemike hails Nasir, on appointment as MD Ajaokuta Steel
… Salutes President Tinubu’s Commitment to Excellence and Youth Inclusiveness Hon. Valentine Nneoma Oyemike, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Ndokwa West Candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly in the 2023 general elections, has congratulated his former classmate, Prof. Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam, on his appointment as the Managing Director […]
Wike commissions another solar-powered market in Abuja
Twenty-four hours after commissioning Abuja’s first solar-powered market, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has launched yet another solar-powered market in the FCT.
