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2027: Afenifere, Adebayo, Bakita Bello, Arabambi, Ogunsuyi, others react to APC Muslim-Muslim ticket

2027: Afenifere, Adebayo, Bakita Bello, Arabambi, Ogunsuyi, others react to APC Muslim-Muslim ticket

Dayo Johnson, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubarka, James Ogunnnaike & Deola Badru Stakeholders have expressed divergent views over the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s decision to retain its Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election, with some arguing that competence should take precedence over religion, while others called for greater inclusiveness and a […]
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Tinubu, finally endorses Fashola for second term

Tinubu, finally endorses Fashola for second term

The immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday endorsed the incumbent Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State for second term in office on the platform of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN.

Terror in the land

Terror in the land

As Nigeria inches closer to this year’s general elections, terror appears to be gaining momentum. From Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, where a dynamite exploded, to Jos, Plateau State and Maiduguri, Borno State, where bombs are exploding everywhere – not leaving out the wanton killings by Boko Haram sect members – as well as the violence which rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital last Thursday, the level of terrorist activities in the country in the last nine days has reached alarming proportions.

The Vanguard Man of the Year 1st: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

The Vanguard Man of the Year 1st: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Long after he would have left office as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi will have a lot of explanations to make to Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike on some of his actions and statements in office, especially in the outgone year.

2ND. MAN OF THE YEAR: Bola Tinubu- the colossus of our nascent democracy

2ND. MAN OF THE YEAR: Bola Tinubu- the colossus of our nascent democracy

A popular legend has it that some leaders are born, while others are made. Those born to lead already have their place of privilege reserved just for them at the top the moment they breathe their first lungful of air at birth. Prince William knows that one day, everything being equal, he will be King of England.

Why Obasanjo collapsed at Bajowa’s 70th birthday

Why Obasanjo collapsed at Bajowa’s 70th birthday

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo caused a stir that almost disrupted the Church Service marking the 70th birthday thanksgiving service in honour of a former Managing Director Nigerian Airways, Major-General Olu Bajowa (Rtd) on Monday in Igbotako, area of Ondo State.

How the North denied Awolowo a running mate, by Babatope

How the North denied Awolowo a running mate, by Babatope

Ebenezer Babatope says there is great hope.He believes whatever is happening in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, today would be resolved one way or the other. He says this is important because there may be an implosion in PDP and its consequences would be disastrous.

Religious leaders sue for peace at Christmas

Religious leaders sue for peace at Christmas

NIGERIAN Christian leaders in Nigeria are taking advantage of the Yuletide season to offer prayers to God for peaceful elections, while urging Nigerians irrespective of their religion or ethnic inclination, to troop out en masse to register during the Voters’ registration exercise, vote for credible candidates and be ready to make their votes count.