By Abiodun AdedireIn tracing the remarkable journey of Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, one truth stands out unmistakably: he is a man who has devoted his life to the service of his people and the preservation of Yoruba identity. In an era when many cultures face the threat of erosion, it takes courage, steadfastness, and […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Ifelade Ayodele, a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur, does not describe himself as a founder first. He thinks in systems, in patterns, in the quiet relationships between problems and the structures that sustain them. It is a mindset that traces back to his earliest training in Physics at the University of Ibadan, where he […]

.Honours individuals, institutions By Jacob Ajom The Foundation Cricket Club, (FCC) of Lagos was 40 last Saturday. To mark the anniversary, the club rolled out drums at the open fields of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, where a special canopy was erected for the occasion. It was a celebration of 40 years […]

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) has called for a fundamental rethink of engineering philosophy, with emphasis on aligning industrial development with nature, as stakeholders gathered for its 13th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

By Kunle Adegboye As the August 15 governorship election approaches, Bola Oyebamiji’s candidacy carries an unmistakable signal from Abuja that could prove decisive. The signals from Abuja have grown impossible to ignore. In Bola Oyebamiji, President Bola Tinubu appears to have found a familiar political archetype: the steady technocrat, shaped by institutions rather than rallies, whose value […]

By Sufuyan Ojeifo  An independent journalist takes a look at the renewed push by lenders to halt the revival of a previously terminated pipeline transaction and what it signals for valuation discipline and reform credibility in Nigeria’s oil sector. A group of lenders led by Sterling Bank is pushing to stop the revival of a […]

By Sunday Nwafor Denci Wig Academy, a fast-growing beauty and vocational training brand founded by Confidence Uchendu, is making remarkable strides in empowering individuals across Nigeria through specialized training in wig making and related services. Although the brand had been operating prior to 2020, it officially gained recognition in 2020 after completing its registration with […]

By Matilda Ikediobi Director of the Institute of Capital Market Studies, Nasarawa State University and President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, Professor Uche Uwaleke, in this monitored interview, spoke on what Nigeria can do to correct the gaps that the World Bank identified in its Nigeria Development Update. What do you think Nigeria should […]

By Nnasom David Renowned businessman and philanthropist, Charles Chima Chukwu, has been honoured with the Youth Empowerment and Community Development Leadership Award of Excellence by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs. The award was presented at the North-East Youth Multi-Stakeholders’ Security Summit held on April 2, 2026, in recognition of his […]

By Moses Nosike Rev Chris Ubamadu, is the Convener of The Roundtable Lekki and also, until recently, the Zonal Coordinator, Church of God Mission, Victoria Island Zone. The Roundtable Lekki is a business development, economic empowerment and networking platform created to help reduce unemployment and contribute to end poverty in our society. In this interview, […]

By Moses Nosike Toronto-based Afro-fusion sensation Currencee is back with a bang, announcing the release of his highly anticipated single “Go Crazy” while also revealing plans for his debut album, BLACKSHEEP.The new single, “Go Crazy”, is a vibrant, emotionally charged record that fuses Afrobeats, hip-hop, and melodic storytelling. The track dives into themes of love, […]

By Nnasom David Founder of Movement Beyond Walls, Pelemo Nyajo, has decried the continued exclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria, describing them as “an afterthought” in governance, infrastructure, and social systems. Nyajo made this known while speaking with Vanguard at the sidelines of an inclusion-focused event, which brought together young people with and […]

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Weeds are characteristically pushful. They are characteristically pushful because they have their own  ideology of annexation as their directional substratum. The ideology of weeds is to proliferate and annex an area that is not theirs. Annexation-bent they rapidly multiply the number of their invasive soldiers through growth as creepers, undergrowth, shrubs and […]

By Moses Nosike A 27-year-old Eyamba E. Etim has emerged as the first winner of Odukpani Got Talent Competition held in Cross River.  According to the organisers, the essence of the programme is to provide a platform for aspiring artists, musicians, dancers, comedians, actors, actresses, and other creatives to shine, while promoting cultural diversity, creativity, […]

My father taught me several lessons: his life; the mission of Chief Obafemi Awolowo; the importance of education; the Yoruba/Omoluabi ethos and ethics; my roots in Egba; models of good conduct and character; the power of honesty, integrity, humility, decency, and simplicity; leadership in Yoruba culture; a good name being better than financial riches; and […]