Nigeria marked another Children’s Day yesterday, Wednesday, 27th May 2026. The celebration rang hollow for many families whose children have become victims of kidnapping, terrorism, trafficking, and violence. In a nation where children should symbolise hope, innocence, and the future, they are increasingly becoming targets in a brutal cycle of insecurity. The frightening reality today […]

Recently, someone sent me an unsolicited WhatsApp message. As a columnist, and being naturally curious, I read any written message sent to me. After all, column ideas can come from unusual sources. However, on this occasion, after skimming the message, I dismissed it right away. Why? Well, the content of the message was too outlandish […]

By Adeola Badru A sociopolitical support group in Oyo State, Oselu Tiwa n Tiwa, has declared its support for Ibadan-based broadcaster and philanthropist, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, describing him as the authentic governorship candidate of the Accord Party ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The group made its position known in a statement […]

By Henry Ojelu Stakeholders and contractors in the nation’s financial sector have expressed growing confidence in the leadership style and performance of Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, saying his reform-driven approach is restoring confidence in the Federal Ministry of Finance. The stakeholders who spoke to Vanguard said the confidence […]

By Gabriel Ewepu The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) has scored Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) high on service delivery and impact in the educational sector, and unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, over his visionary leadership and performance. Addressing journalists and stakeholders at a press conference on […]