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How Taraba Poly student who lost both hands to high-tension wire survived

How Taraba Poly student who lost both hands to high-tension wire survived

…Begs Governor Kefas, philanthropists for helpBy Femi Bolaji Jalingo – On the morning of May 21, 2025, the air in Jalingo was electric with anticipation. Flags fluttered along the restricted Government House corridor as the city prepared to host the prestigious Taraba State International Investment Summit (TARVEST) and welcome Vice President Kashim Shettima. Among the […]
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Suicide takes centre-stage as Vanguard’s 3rd mental health summit opens

Suicide takes centre-stage as Vanguard’s 3rd mental health summit opens

Suicide IS on the front burner as an array of enlightened speakers and panellists gather to deliberate on critical issues around mental health, in continuation of the public enlightenment and education on mental health in Nigeria, as Vanguard hosts the third edition of its Mental Health Summit Series.

Train crushes dispatch rider to death in Lagos

Train crushes dispatch rider to death in Lagos

Tragedy struck early Thursday at the PWD Railway Level Crossing in Ikeja, Lagos, when a dispatch rider was crushed to death by a moving train, while attempting to cross the tracks.

Why Police reform failed in Nigeria

Why Police reform failed in Nigeria

By Okechukwu Nwanguma October 2020 marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s history. For weeks, young Nigerians occupied streets and public squares, united by a simple but profound demand: End Police brutality, ensure accountability, and reform the Nigeria Police. The #EndSARS movement was a cry from a generation that had grown weary of impunity. It was […]

Army, family disagree over killing of man in Delta

Army, family disagree over killing of man in Delta

CONTROVERSY has continued to trail the killing of Ugochukwu Oghenekaro, who had visited a friend along with two others on Sunday, at Delta Marine Logistics and Technical, DMLT Estate in Otokutu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Woman, 32, rescued from 60ft well in Lagos

Woman, 32, rescued from 60ft well in Lagos

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued a 32-year-old woman who accidentally fell into an uncovered well, about 60 feet deep at Number 14, Mustapha Bolatiwa Street, off Agric Bus Stop, Ikorodu area of the state.

Bandit warlords, Katsina communities agree to lay down arms

Bandit warlords, Katsina communities agree to lay down arms

KATSINA—Tension has begun to ease across parts of Katsina State following a peace agreement reached between a group of bandits and community leaders from several local government areas under the Federal Government’s Operation Safe Corridor initiative. According to counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the truce was sealed on October 12, 2025, during a crucial dialogue held […]

I’m going blind, native doctor cries out from detention

I’m going blind, native doctor cries out from detention

By Mathew Johnson A close associate of the detained Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwa Aki, has raised the alarm over his deteriorating health, alleging that the spiritualist is going blind while in detention. The associate, who requested anonymity, said she recently spoke with Akwa Okuko from an undisclosed detention […]