Advocacy group concludes campaign against sexual abuse, child molestation

Advocacy group concludes campaign against sexual abuse, child molestation

The Community for Sexual Abuse Prevention, Advocacy and Response (SPAR Community) has launched an awareness initiative tagged ‘Break the Cycle Campaign’ to tackle the culture of silence, institutional neglect, and cultural practices that allow sexual abuse and child molestation to thrive in Nigeria. The group said the campaign, which ran for 30 days between July […]
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TAMPAN Guild of Directors secures key partnerships ahead of 2025 Guilds retreat

TAMPAN Guild of Directors secures key partnerships ahead of 2025 Guilds retreat

The TAMPAN Guild of Directors (TGD), a professional body within the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), has announced the successful securing of key partnerships for the 2025 TAMPAN Guilds Retreat, scheduled to take place at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. The National Secretary of TGD, Akorede Adebowale, disclosed this in […]

Suspected armed herders invade Imo village, kill vigilante leader, others missing

Suspected armed herders invade Imo village, kill vigilante leader, others missing

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Tension has gripped Amakohia-Ubi community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State following a deadly attack by suspected armed Fulani herders, which left one vigilante leader dead while others remain missing or wounded. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening around 6:30 pm, sparked panic and a mass exodus of […]

External reserves hit $41bn, drives Naira appreciation to N1,545/$

External reserves hit $41bn, drives Naira appreciation to N1,545/$

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $41.046 billion, the highest in four years, driving further appreciation of the Naira in the parallel market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN showed that the external reserves rose steadily to $41.046 billion from $37.21 billion on June 30. This translates to $3.836 billion […]

Ibom Air fracas: Emmanson appears before NCAA

Ibom Air fracas: Emmanson appears before NCAA

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in a recent altercation aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, yesterday appeared before the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, as investigations into the incident continue. The NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, confirmed the development to Vanguard. Earlier, Achimugu disclosed via X […]

2027: Fresh crisis looms in PDP over zoning formula

2027: Fresh crisis looms in PDP over zoning formula

THE crisis of confidence in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, appears far from over as discussions surrounding the party’s zoning formula for the 2027 general elections seem to be creating another gulf among southern leaders of the party.

Court restrains police from summoning Nedu Wazobia over business dispute

Court restrains police from summoning Nedu Wazobia over business dispute

By Innocent Anaba The Federal High Court in Lagos, has restrained the Inspector-General of Police and other senior officers from arresting, detaining, or interrogating popular on-air personality and comedian, Chinedu Emmanuel Ani, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, in connection with a contractual dispute with a business partner. Justice D. Dipeolu granted the interim order following […]

Fake doctor nabbed after botched abortion kills woman in Akwa Ibom

Fake doctor nabbed after botched abortion kills woman in Akwa Ibom

UYO—The Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a self-acclaimed medical doctor, Sunday Okon Akpan, for allegedly killing a 35-year-old woman during a botched abortion at his clinic in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. The suspect, who owns and operates Full Life Medical Centre in Ikot Obio Odong, was discovered to be a community health […]

Ondo Police investigate motorcyclist found dead in well

Ondo Police investigate motorcyclist found dead in well

ONDO State Police Command has begun investigation into the death of a commercial motorcyclist, Isah Ibrahim, whose remains was found in a well at the Ore Stadium in Odigbo Local Government Area. The motorcyclist had been declared missing on Aug. 17 before his body was discovered in the well. DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the Police Public […]

Champion Breweries seals deal to acquire Bullet to drive growth

Champion Breweries seals deal to acquire Bullet to drive growth

By Peter Egwuat Champion Breweries Plc, a subsidiary of enJOYcorp has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the iconic Bullet brand, one of Africa’s fastest-growing ready-to-drink (RTD) energy beverage portfolios.According to a statement made available to Vanguard on Thursday, and released to Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, the acquisition underscores enJOYcorp’s ambition to scale […]

Foundation strengthens healthcare, media, education partnerships in Kaduna

Foundation strengthens healthcare, media, education partnerships in Kaduna

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo | Kaduna The Caleb Danladi Foundation has deepened its commitment to social development in Kaduna State through renewed engagements with key government agencies in the sectors of healthcare, education, and media. Leading the initiative, the Founder of the Foundation, Captain Caleb Danladi Bako, paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the […]

How Yahoo Boys, intruders invaded AAU, led to killing — VC

How Yahoo Boys, intruders invaded AAU, led to killing — VC

BENINCITY—The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State, Prof. Olowo Samuel, has attributed the heavy presence of security operatives on campus to a recent killing linked to intruders and the activities of internet fraudsters, popularly called “Yahoo Boys.” At a briefing yesterday, Prof. Samuel said the victim of the killing was not […]