By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has commended Dr. Kole Ahmed Shettima for his significant contributions to Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, particularly his leadership in overseeing the disbursement of over $150 million through the MacArthur Foundation’s ‘On Nigeria Program’. From 2014 until January 2024, this initiative funded […]

LASUED took a bold stand for women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025.

The 2025 edition of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Global Women’s Breakfast, organized by Women in Chemistry, CSN Delta Chapter in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Section 104, Warri, was held on Tuesday 11th February 2025, at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State. The event, which […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Arewa Youth Alliance for Progress and Development (AYAPD) has called for an investigation into allegations of human rights violations by a private security firm contracted to monitor pipelines in the Niger Delta. These allegations include unlawful arrests and mistreatment of local residents. At a press conference yesterday, Ambassador Umar […]

…says storytelling is the bridge between human experience and understanding’ By Lamidi Bamidele  Omowunmi Ola-Edagbami is a storyteller, digital innovator, and community builder who seamlessly merges technology with human narratives. As the founder of Black Scottish Stories, she amplifies the voices of Black immigrants in Scotland, using AI and digital tools to transform personal experiences […]

By Titus Plang In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping medicine, many countries race to integrate new technologies into their health systems. For Nigeria rich in potential but facing systemic challenges the question is: what will it take to build a healthcare system that is smart, equitable, and sustainable? Vanguard spoke with U.S.-based health […]

The credibility of the Edo State governorship election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) took a major hit at the tribunal yesterday when Afuda Theophilus, a key witness for the All Progressives Congress (APC), admitted under cross-examination that over-voting occurred in Esan North East LGA—directly contradicting his sworn testimony. Theophilus, who was presented […]

By Ephraim Oseji HACEY through the PAVE project which stands for the Platform for Amplifying the Voice and Empowerment of Girls, has empowered young girls in the Oto, Oyingbo, and Ebute Meta communities of the Lagos Mainland local government. The initiative which is with support from EMpower has trained girls aged 12 to 19, equipping […]

By Jimitota Onoyume  The National President of the Urhobo Youth Council, UYC, Chief Peter Aghogho, has conveyed heartfelt congratulations to Jonathan Towuru following his recent appointment as Deputy Inspector General of Police.  In a statement, Aghogho commended Towuru for his dedication, excellence, and tireless service to the nation. He highlighted that Towuru’s remarkable achievement reflected  […]

Karim Adeyemi struck the third as Dortmund’s rapid counter-attack sliced open the hosts at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.