The Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Shekwolo, has said some of his recent remarks that sparked public backlash were “taken out of context,” insisting that they did not reflect his intentions or the official position of his administration. Shekwolo had come under criticism after he threatened to send away anyone who refuses to vote […]

By Dayo Johnson, Adesina Wahab, Ozioruva Aliu & Golok Nanmwa Academic activities have been disrupted in several state-owned universities across the country following the commencement of industrial action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the non-implementation of provisions of the 2009 Re-negotiated Agreement. Checks by Vanguard on Wednesday showed that […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will appeal a Federal High Court ruling that dismissed its application for the final forfeiture of nine properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the 43rd Cambridge […]

The presentation ceremony took place on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian President in New Delhi.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to produce evidence of wrongdoing against him over the controversial $16 billion power sector expenditure, insisting that he should be investigated and prosecuted if there is a genuine case against him. Atiku, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior […]

… Says govt has made adequate provisions for evacuation, reintegration By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The Government of Ghana has declined a GHS20 million ($1.8 million) donation offered by MTN Ghana to support Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said that the Mahama administration […]

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Nigeria and Türkiye have renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the defence industry, with both countries targeting increased investment, innovation, technology transfer and joint production to build sustainable defence capabilities. The commitment was made on Wednesday at the 7th Nigeria–Türkiye Defence Industry Business Forum held at the Transcorp Hilton […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Stakeholders in Kwara Central have expressed support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, following Senator Saliu Mustapha’s defection from the APC to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The stakeholders made their positions known separately through Hon. Ibrahim Sulyman Salah, councillor […]

…Commissions 14.5km Agba-Ndele Road, bridge By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the delivery of legacy projects by his administration will give the All Progressives Congress (APC) an advantage in the 2027 general elections. Fubara said candidates of the ruling party would be able to campaign on the achievements of his […]

The family of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has dismissed reports and a viral video claiming that his daughter, Shakirat (Kira) Taiwo, recently welcomed a baby boy.