African trade union pushes for compensation over slavery, colonial rule
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has thrown its weight behind a newly adopted global framework for reparatory justice, calling for compensation and other corrective measures to address the enduring consequences of slavery, colonialism and apartheid. In a statement by its General Secretary, Akhator Joel Odigie, ITUC-Africa […]
Osun 2026: Oyebamiji inaugurates 5,100 canvassers, promises jobs, economic growth
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the August 15, 2026 election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, has pledged to revitalise the state’s economy through strategic investments, job creation and industrial development. Speaking during the inauguration of 5,100 canvassers drawn from Iwo, Ayedade and Ola-Oluwa […]
“Grazing reserves” is land grabbing!
The renewed push by the Federal Government to end open grazing and activate the so-called 470 gazetted grazing reserves is a deeply troubling return to a policy that has already generated fierce controversy, failed to win public confidence, and proved impossible to implement smoothly in the past. Nigerians were told for years that open grazing […]
Akume, Alia political dynamics should be left to party process — Tsar
Dr. Engr. Livinus Adzer Tsar, APC candidate for Jechira Federal Constituency and an associate of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has said that political outcomes in the state will be determined by party processes and grassroots participation ahead of the 2027 elections. Tsar spoke on Monday while reacting to reports of political realignments involving different […]
TBWA\Concept Unit appoints George Isitua-Onukwu as CEO
By Precious Enaike TBWA\Concept Unit, the Lagos-based creative agency within the TBWA Worldwide network, has announced the appointment of George Isitua-Onukwu as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Kelechi Nwosu, whose leadership established TBWA\Concept Unit as one of Nigeria’s most respected creative agencies, known for bold work like the Proudly Made in […]
Cocoa prices to exceed $10,000 per tonne as firms shift investments to lab-grown alternatives
By Cynthia Alo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA, has warned that global cocoa prices could rise above $10,000 per tonne again as multinational food companies channel investments into laboratory-grown cocoa instead of supporting smallholder farmers across Africa. The association said continued underinvestment in cocoa farmers, ageing plantations, climate change and […]
2027: Kwara APC aspirants raise concerns over alleged move to involve traditional rulers in party politics
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Governorship aspirants and members of the Elders caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have expressed concern over what they described as attempts to involve traditional rulers in internal party matters ahead of the 2027 general elections. They said they were worried about reports suggesting plans to mobilise […]
Obanikoro, APC leaders, council chairmen celebrate Bamgbose at surprise birthday event
By Esther Onyegbula The political class in Badagry on Sunday gathered to celebrate veteran politician and APC Apex Leader in Badagry West Local Council Development Area, Hon. Joseph Hontonyon Bamgbose, as prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, paid glowing tributes to his decades of service to the party and grassroots development. The surprise […]
‘Dewale Consulting organises Kenya real estate investment tour for Nigerian investors
By Tunde Oso A data-driven real estate advisory firm, ‘Dewale Consulting Ltd (DCL), has announced its signature Kenya Real Estate Investment Tour, tagged “Gateway to East Africa”, designed to give Nigerian investors structured access to Kenya’s high-growth property markets. In a statement made available to Vanguard, the tour is scheduled to commence on July 20th […]
Asogwa: Why Enugu North voted APC massively
Senator-elect for Enugu North Senatorial Zone, Chief Ikeje Asogwa, has attributed his massive victory in Saturday’s by-election in the zone to the huge benefits accruing from the All Progressives Congress (APC) federal and state administrations to his people.
