FERMA sounds alarm over tyre burning on new Aba–Azumini highway
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has issued a stern warning to residents of Abia State and road users along the Aba–Azumini highway to desist from burning tyres and engaging in other activities capable of damaging the newly rehabilitated road.
Operation Rescue: BWI, CApIC-ACE bridge healthcare gap in Ota
By Efe Onodjae Beulah World Initiative (BWI), in a strategic partnership with the Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE), Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State has organised a comprehensive community medical outreach entitled: Operation Rescue. The event which took place at Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State was aimed at providing healthcare services to the […]
FGC Kano alumni appeal to President Tinubu over land concession, say process faulty
By Adesina Wahab The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA) has issued an urgent appeal to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to immediately halt the concession of approximately 30 hectares of land within Federal Government College Kano under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. FGCKOSA describes the initiative as […]
FasTrack Schools set standards for Inter-house sports competitions
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe FasTrack Schools held its 2026 Inter-house Sports festival, setting a new standard by moving beyond track races. Held at the FHA field in Festac Town, Lagos, the day featured numerous sports events, including the 100m and 200m races, sack race, tug of war, and many other activities. The march past […]
Group endorses Okutepa Danladi for Kogi East Senate seat
The Kogi East Political and Good Governance Group (KEPGGG) has endorsed Okutepa Usman Danladi for the Kogi East senatorial seat in the 2027 election.
FUTA medical students wait for accreditation five years after admission
By Elizabeth Osayande Medical students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, are now waiting with bated breath for the accreditation of their courses by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, five years after they were admitted into the institution. Checks by Vanguard showed that the development has led to the students being […]
Middle-East tensions reshaping oil sector, construction outlook – Ameh
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran are placing global oil markets on edge, with significant implications for Nigeria’s economic outlook in 2026, said Managing Director of Legendary Foreshore Mr Victor Ameh. He pointed out that while the conflict remains geographically distant, the effects are felt in energy prices, […]
Sage Impact Foundation saves 400 girls from dropping out of school
By Ifunanya Ndigwe The Sage Impact Foundation has launched a project to support 400 at-risk girls in Niger State. The project kicked off with a ceremony that awarded micro-scholarships to 200 students in Women’s Day College in Bida. This move is to curb the high rate of school dropouts by paying for costs that often keep […]
Expert urges better power quality to prevent Nigeria elevator incidents
By Kingsley Adegboye Recent incidents of people getting trapped in elevators across major cities in Nigeria have sparked renewed concerns over safety standards in modern buildings, with experts pointing to poor power quality as a critical but often overlooked factor. While many stakeholders attribute such occurrences to mechanical faults and inadequate maintenance, industry professionals argue […]
When Diplomacy Fails: War and the global stability crisis
By Dr. Oboh S. Jerry In light of the most recent developments in the Middle East and the breakdown of critical diplomatic engagements, I am compelled to expand my earlier position and restate, with greater urgency, my call for structural reform of global institutions and a fundamental rethink of how we pursue peace. The recently […]
CMUL moves against misdiagnosis, unveils precision healthcare agenda
The College of Medicine, University of Lagos, CMUL, on Wednesday rolled out an ambitious plan to tackle widespread misdiagnosis in Nigeria’s health system even as it unveiled its maiden Clinical Sciences Conference focused on precision medicine and stronger industry collaboration.
