By Chioma Obinna ABUJA — THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, yesterday, suspended its planned nationwide strike following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima who stepped in to address the critical concerns raised by the aggrieved doctors. The National President of NARD, Dr Mohammad Suleiman, who confirmed the development to Vanguard shortly after […]

By EBUKA UKOH Manduro is not a city. It is a warning. It is the visible outcome of a long, quiet process in which institutions weakened, public trust thinned, and leadership drifted from presence to performance. Territories do not fall suddenly. They rot first.  Manduro did not disappear all of a sudden; it faded through years of […]

There is a moral line every government must be careful not to cross. Taxation, though essential to state survival, becomes questionable when it ignores the lived reality of the people. In today’s Nigeria, where millions struggle daily to afford food, transport and shelter, the aggressive push to expand the tax net raises a troubling question: […]

By TANIMU YAKUBU THE Emmanuel Orjih’s essay being circulated is rhetorically powerful, but its “simplicity” is achieved by subtracting the very provisions that determine the outcome. That is not clarity; it is selective accounting. Let’s dismantle the argument on its own terms—calmly, sequentially, and with arithmetic that actually follows the law. 1) The core confusion: pension […]

By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA For much of the post-colonial era, developing nations were encouraged to pursue progress by imitating the historical development trajectories of industrialised economies. This article argues that such copycat development has reached its historical and structural limits. The argument is advanced through three inter-related perspectives: the internal crisis of governance in the developed world […]

By LADIPO ADAMOLEKUN All governments are coalitions. The choice is whether the coalition is within one party or between several.— The Economist, October 28, 1995. Nigeria: Coalition Government for a Decade Each time I reflect on the future political system for Nigeria, I feel that the overwhelming evidence is for a coalition government to succeed the […]

In a move that could shape obesity management and public health outcomes in Anambra State, Getslim Bariatric Center has launched a new facility in Onitsha in partnership with Rose Specialist Hospital. The initiative is set to improve access to specialised weight management services in the South-East. Located at Rose Specialist Hospital, 14 Njoku Crescent, Oyolu […]

Introduction The debate surrounding the accountability of banks versus regulators in detecting and reporting suspicious transactions is a complex issue that requires a nuanced understanding of the roles and responsibilities of both parties. Banks are the frontline defence against money laundering and terrorist financing, with a legal duty to implement robust anti-money laundering (AML) and […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou In a deliberate effort to challenge long-standing perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, as well as STEM careers in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa, Karissa’s Girls in Design Initiative (KGID) has empowered young girls through its annual Art & Design empowerment workshop, aimed at positioning design as a viable and rewarding […]

Prince Magbo, President of the Nigerian Community in Türkiye, has called on sons and daughters of Eke Community, Enugu State, to work together in unity and without bitterness.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has reaffirmed the deep commitment of his administration to the welfare of the veterans and the families of the departed heroes.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In a bold move set to reshape women’s economic prospects and child survival outcomes across Nigeria, TOS Foundation Africa has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum ,NGSF, to drive coordinated, state-led interventions in all 36 states of the federation. The collaboration, unveiled in Abuja on Monday, is […]

Elder Ayodele Samson Akande, the Ondo State Commissioner for Water Resources and Public Sanitation, has congratulated governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on the occasion of his 61st birthday, describing him as an amiable, industrious and visionary leader.

By Japhet Davidson Africa’s creative economy will be on sportlight as AFROVISION X 2026, a multi-disciplinary cultural and economic platform featuring Fashion, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Culture, and Creative Exchange, designed to position Africa’s creative economy prominently on the global stage .AFROVISION X 2026, a landmark global festival produced by Grandieu Inc., celebrating African […]

History was made on January 11, 2026, as Houston-based entrepreneur and diaspora leader Olanrewaju Agunbiade (Lasese Jnr), fondly known as Mr President, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Coolwealth Awards, carting home two highly coveted titles — Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year and Humanitarian Icon of the Year (Diaspora). The dual recognition […]