From emergency interventions to economic lifelines: How Abdulrazaq is transforming Kwara — Olododo
Before Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq stepped into office as Kwara Governor, Ilorin wore the look of a quiet city waiting to be noticed. COVID 19 hit it badly. The airport, in particular, told a familiar story, one of hesitation and neglect. Daily flights? That was a luxury the state could hardly boast of. Back then, the economy simply didn’t have the […]
Woro: Boko Haram trending video sparks fresh concerns over abducted victims
Following the trending video of Boko Haram victims abducted last week, Kwara State government has affirmed its commitment to the safe return of the victims.
Meet Shirley Hayman, the passionate educator bringing hope to African mums in the UK
By Vera Anyagafu For many African mothers in the UK, especially those from immigrant backgrounds, juggling childcare and parenting responsibilities can be overwhelming, particularly with demanding work schedules. Shirley Hayman, a devoted Christian and seasoned educator with a B.Ed (Hons) / EYPS degree, brings 38 years of experience to the table, offering free expert guidance […]
Driver kills woman on her way to church in Lagos
Tragedy struck in the early hours on Saturday, when a hit and run driver killed a female pedestrian, identified to be member of a Mountain of Fire Ministry, MFM, at the NYSC Bus-Stop, inward Igando area of Lagos State.
Benue: PDP Chair demands Education Commissioner’s resignation over substandard school
Fresh controversy has trailed the Benue State Ministry of Education and Knowledge Management following allegations that the Commissioner, Dr. Margaret Adamu owns and operates a private school in Makurdi that allegedly falls short of approved standards.
General Muhammed: Today’s leaders are not selfless like my father — Risqua Muhammed
Risqua Muhammed, son of the former head of state, in this brief chat with Vanguard’s Bashir Bello, says today’s leaders do not have the spirit of selflessness.
My father treated corruption as an emergency, not a talking point — Aisha Muhammed Oyebode
AISHA Muhammed Oyebode is the first daughter of late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, the former military head of state who was assassinated on Friday, February 13, 1976.
Nigerians must stand for multi-party democracy — Ogidi
It is not just Wike-backed; it is APC-backed. Initially, the problems in PDP were self-inflicted, but this APC government led by President Tinubu is
If wishes were horses, snakes would be extinct
Snakes are not the enemy. They are an integral part of the ecosystem, controlling rodent populations and maintaining ecological balance. Total eradication is
Amb Ismail Abba Yusuf: The diplomat poised to rescue NAHCON from drift
Ambassador Yusuf is not a stranger parachuted into NAHCON. He was there at its inception. Between 2002 and 2007.
Truck crushes motorist to death, injures wife in Lagos crash
By Evelyn Usman A truck laden with granite on Thursday crushed a Toyota saloon car at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, killing the driver and critically injuring his wife. The crash, which occurred in the early hours of the day, left doctors at an undisclosed hospital battling to save the life of the female […]
Makoko: Truce at last as Lagos, residents sign agreement
“Makoko community should set up a 10-man committee to deliberate on the remuneration for the compensation of displaced residents”
Makoko demolitions: Fate of 1,000 schoolchildren hangs in the balance
“The demolitions in Makoko, Ekun-Agbo, Shogunro have forced over 1,000 children to stop school. Only 50 out of over 500 in my school resumed”
2027 Polls: How S-Court ignited push for electronic transmission of results
October 26, 2023, was the day the Supreme Court stamped its legal imprimatur on President Bola Tinubu’s election victory.
Employers face sanctions as FG toughens workplace safety laws
By Victor Ahiuma-Young For decades, workplace safety in many Nigerian industries has been treated as an afterthought—addressed only when accidents occur and compensation becomes inevitable. From construction sites and factories, to mines and agro-processing facilities, lapses in safety have often been excused in the name of productivity. The Federal Government says that era is coming to […]
We are drinking poison, monarch, women lament as gas leak hits Rivers communities
“We are really worried. After drinking the water, both children and adults feel sickly. This is our experience. We are resorting to buying sachet water now. Ordinarily, water from the river was blessed water which God gave us. But now we cannot drink it.”
