Prioritize economic growth, people’s welfare – Rivers group urges sole administrator
A socio-political group in Rivers State, Simplicity Movement, has urged the newly appointed Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), to prioritize economic growth, public welfare, and peace stabilization as he leads the affairs of the state.
Onyoho Nike community lauds Gov Mbah on rural development
The people of Onyoho Nike community in Enugu East LGA of Enugu State have commended the governor of the state, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his risk development interventions in the community and statewide.
Senator Dafinone applauds Tinubu, Umahi for progress on Benin-Sapele-Effurun expressways
By Paul Olayemi The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Nweze Umahi, for the remarkable pace and quality of work being carried out on the Benin-Sapele-Effurun Expressway. He noted that his letter to the minister, coupled with sustained […]
Who are the real Omo Ales and Omo Oluabis?
By ABDOULAYE KAY In Yoruba culture, being called an “Omo Ale” is one of the worst insults imaginable. It doesn’t just mean “bastard” in a biological sense — it’s a moral judgment. An Omo Ale is someone who has betrayed the values of honesty, integrity, and communal responsibility. On the other hand, an “Omoluabi” represents […]
World TB Day: AHF urges political commitments, increased funding for prevention, treatment
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, AHF, Nigeria has called for substantial political commitments and increased funding for Tuberculosis, TB, prevention and treatment to check the spread of the disease. The global organisation in a statement by its Advocacy and Marketing Manager Steve Aborisade, noted that at least $22million was needed annually for […]
Rating practice: DataPro organises training for media practitioners
By Tunde Oso Nigeria’s technology-driven credit rating agency (CRA) operating since 2004 has announced March 27 2025 as the date for its annual training for media practitioners. In a statement sent to Vanguard by Kenny Rasheed, DataPro’s Client Services Manager, “The training programme was conceived by the company in 2021as part of its Corporate Social […]
I’m redefining dance by blending my heritage with technology – Laurie Taylor
Professor Laurie M. Taylor is redefining the world of performance arts by blending dance, technology, and cultural heritage to create powerful and forward-thinking experiences. As the first Liberian woman to serve as Dance Area Head and Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Texas at Arlington, Taylor is breaking new ground in the industry. […]
CP-PDP Hails Supreme Court judgment, recognizes Okoye as PDP scribe
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP), has welcome the judgment of the Supreme Court which affirmed the supremacy of political parties in the management of their internal affairs including determination of its officials, membership and even nomination of candidates for election among others, to which the courts have no jurisdiction. In […]
ASCSN to compensate ex-President
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, led by Shehu Mohammed has begun steps to pay the benefits of its former President, Innocent Bola-Audu. Vanguard gathered the moves is line with Mohammed and new leadership efforts to ensure all former leaders of ASCSN are treated as such. It was also gathered that […]
ECS eases financial strain after work-related injuries, disabilities, others — NSITF
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has said it plays very crucial role in social security and protecting employees from the financial burdens associated with work-related injuries, diseases, disabilities, and even death through the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, ECS. This came as the Fund’s Managing Director, Oluwaseun Faleye, called for collaboration with the Economic […]
Emergency rule: Fresh tension as N’Delta militants reconvene, plan attack
A secret report that militant leaders have regrouped at an undisclosed creek community to plan and coordinate collective attacks on oil facilities triggered fresh tension in the Niger Delta at the weekend.
