Nigeria pushes for prisoner transfer deal with Tanzania over 30 Nigerians in jail

Nigeria pushes for prisoner transfer deal with Tanzania over 30 Nigerians in jail

By Nkiruka Nnorom The Federal Government has said it will pursue prisoner transfer agreement with Tanzanian authorities as part of efforts to secure the return of the over 30 Nigerians currently serving jail terms in the East African country. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this yesterday in response to Vanguard’s […]
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Hajaj-ZOEC digital market to generate ₦50bn yearly, create 100,000 jobs in Kano

Hajaj-ZOEC digital market to generate ₦50bn yearly, create 100,000 jobs in Kano

By Esther Onyegbula The newly commissioned Hajaj-ZOEC Digital Market in Kano is projected to generate about ₦50 billion in annual revenue and create more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, as the state strengthens its position as one of Nigeria’s leading commercial centres. The state-of-the-art facility, developed through a Public-Private Partnership, PPP, between the Kano […]

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ní ọ̀sẹ̀ yìí lórí Ìwòyé: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; ICPC sọ pé àwọn ọlọ́pàá ló pọju nínú ẹ̀sùn àgbàwọ́-má-síṣẹ́; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera.

APC change in 2014 turns to scandalgate in 2026, by Dele Sobowale

APC change in 2014 turns to scandalgate in 2026, by Dele Sobowale

“In every community, there is a class of people profoundly dangerous to the rest. I don’t mean the criminals. For them, we have punitive sanctions. I mean the leaders. Invariably, the most dangerous people seek power” – Saul Bellow, 1915-2005, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 124. “It was beautiful and simple; as all truly […]

When will Nigerian elections be believable? By Tonnie Iredia

When will Nigerian elections be believable? By Tonnie Iredia

From history, it is easy to find reports on early Nigerian elections which reflected some high degree of crudity which were enough to convince everyone that even those declared as winners were themselves not persuaded that they went through what looked like an election. In those days, politicians won elections by pouring acid into the ballot […]

Nobody cares about your mental health online — Deka George

Nobody cares about your mental health online — Deka George

By Ayo Onikoyi Content creator and actress Deka George has spoken candidly about the mental health challenges faced by digital creators, saying the online space offers little compassion for those behind the content. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, George said many people fail to realise that content creators are human beings who often endure […]

Onyejeocha: “I cannot stop” after 19 years free healthcare

Onyejeocha: “I cannot stop” after 19 years free healthcare

FORMER Labour Minister and frontline philanthropist, Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has declared that her two-decade-long free medical outreach programme is driven by a divine mandate and a childhood upbringing she cannot abandon, as the second phase of the 2026 edition commenced on Sunday in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State.

UNSAFE ABORTION: Àjose Nigeria urges compassion over stigma

UNSAFE ABORTION: Àjose Nigeria urges compassion over stigma

Àjose Nigeria has called for more compassionate, evidence-based conversations around abortion and maternal health, urging religious leaders and churches across the country to support women facing life-threatening pregnancies without equating access to healthcare with support for abortion. The organisation said ensuring that women receive accurate medical information and access to lawful healthcare does not amount […]

Process as Policy: Why Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round signals new era for energy industry

Process as Policy: Why Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round signals new era for energy industry

By Abayomi Awobokun The conclusion of Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round represents far more than the award of upstream acreage. It marks another significant milestone in the evolution of Nigeria’s petroleum industry and reinforces an important truth: strong institutions and transparent processes are the foundation upon which sustainable investment is built. For decades, Nigeria possessed some of […]