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There is an adage which says once bitten twice shy. That was what Morocco thought to itself after they lost the 2010 World Cup hosting right to South Africa. Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter wanted to compensate Africa for the support the continent gave him all the years his mandate as head of the world […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – IN a bid to boost production and profitability, Paras Energy and partners have commissioned a 1,800 Megawatt-hours (MWh) hybrid solar power project at UMZA Oil & Rice Mills in Kano State, marking a major milestone in the drive for sustainable industrial energy solutions in northern Nigeria. Speaking at the commissioning […]

A while ago, I watched a video online, in which a woman was calling out another woman for not being a ‘proper widow’. This young widow is an Event Planner who is now the sole bread winner of her family. She wiped her tears and summoned the energy to leave her home and fend for herself […]

By Bunmi Sofola How would you feel if your dad slept with your best friend?  It happens all of the time but it’s no fun when you’re at the receiving end.  ‘To say that my father, a great raconteur, often put on a show for my female friends would be an understatement.  From the moment they […]

In a country such as Nigeria where politics permanently determines the matter of the moment, discerning citizens must find time to occasionally draw attention to more critical issues that the political class often ignores. When rating a nation, issues such as the economic and political stability of the nation as well as its international posture […]

On a day like this, we need to thank God specially for keeping us alive to witness the beginning of the second month in 2006. Congratulations!  By the Grace of God you and I have conquered the month of January. God deserves our praise. Beloved, once you have taken a decision to lift up your faith, […]

“It is unthinkable that wisdom should ever be popular” – Johann Von Goethe, 1749-1832. The most appropriate quotation for this article should have been taken from the Bible: “O foolish Galatians, who had bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth…” (Galatians 3:1.) But, right from the first day of writing columns for VANGUARD […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has reaffirmed the Board’s resolve to enhance teacher quality and strengthen basic education delivery through strategic local and international partnerships. Dr. Adagba gave the assurance during separate courtesy visits to the British Council and Professor Sagir […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR  The initiator of the Think Cross River initiative, Mr. Edem Darlington, has attributed the improving security situation in Cross River State to Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s deliberate model of engaging young people in governance and community development. Darlington said the governor took decisive steps to address insecurity upon assuming office, noting […]

The Federal Ministry ofScience, Technology and Innovation (FMSTI) has commended Induze Tech Foundation for its growingrole in advancing technology education, innovation,and cybersecurity capacity in Nigeria, following anassessment and evaluation visit to the foundation’s headquarters in Abuja. The delegation was led by Dr. Victor OlugbengaFadipe, Director of Science and Technology Promotion at the Ministry, who described […]

By Bonaventure Phillips Melah The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was created through a military Decree in 1992 which was later replaced with the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003. The Commission has over the years, successfully carried out its statutory responsibilities which includes regulating telecommunications services and facilities, promoting competition, and setting performance standards in the […]

The Member representing Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jafaru Yakubu, has described the defection of Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strategic development that will reposition the state for accelerated growth.   In a statement, Yakubu noted that […]

Nigerian singer and songwriter CHEDDERA is rapidly emerging as one of Afrobeats’ most exciting new talents, blending authenticity, versatility, and international appeal following her breakout moment at BUDx Uncovered Enugu in 2023. Known for her signature AFRO NOVA sound—a seamless fusion of Afrobeats, lovers rock, R&B, and soul—CHEDDERA delivers infectious melodies, rhythmic hooks, and emotionally […]

By Mathew Johnson Stakeholders across the education, finance and workforce development sectors have called for urgent, systemic reforms in Africa’s education landscape, warning that outdated curricula and rigid thinking are undermining the continent’s preparedness for the future of work. The call formed the thrust of the DisruptED Africa Summit 2026, organised by EduKate Africa at […]