More cases discovered daily, many hospitalized, others receiving treatment from home Peter Duru – Makurdi The death toll in the unknown ailment that broke out a few days ago at Okpeilo-Otukpa community in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State has increased to 20. Also, 15 severe cases have been hospitalized, several others are receiving […]

Controversial millionaire preacher Shepherd Bushiri, out on bail in South Africa in a case of alleged fraud and money laundering, has fled to his native Malawi, a statement said Saturday. The self-proclaimed prophet is known for his “miracles” and wildly extravagant lifestyle and has made huge investments in the mining, telecommunications and luxury sectors. He […]

*To consider candidates with 2.1 qualifications also By Joseph Erunke THE federal government said Saturday that only professional teachers with First Class certificates will be employed beginning from next year, 2021. The government which said it would also consider people with 2.1 qualifications, explained that the measure was part of its renewed efforts to improve the […]

By Henry Ojelu Brig. Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, Commander, 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday said the Army was NOT after popular disc jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, fondly referred to as DJ Switch. Gen Ahmed Taiwo made the assertion while testifying before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing the alleged shooting […]

By Nwafor Sunday 10 year-old Emmanuella Samuel, has built a house for her mother. She disclosed this on her instagram page, noting that she has fulfilled her mother’s wish. “I built this for you mom. For all the prayers, all the encouragements and support. Mummy I know you said you want a portable house and […]

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United States (US) President-elect Joe Biden pressed ahead with his transition Wednesday despite Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge defeat, naming a seasoned Democratic operative as chief of staff in his first public White House personnel choice. Biden tapped longtime aide Ron Klain, who previously served as his first chief of staff while vice president, acknowledging […]

It was billed as a major press event at Philadelphia’s Four Seasons but a briefing by US President, Donald Trump’s lawyers was mercilessly mocked when it emerged the venue was not the plush hotel but a suburban garden centre next to a sex shop. The confusion began when Trump took to Twitter while golfing Saturday to […]

Election results sourced from DW; based on Associated Press data. All times in GMT/UTC No vote recorded in Alaska General Votes: Donald Trump: 70,686,229 Votes (47.71%) Joe Biden: 75,010,459 Votes (50.63%) Electoral Votes Donald Trump: States won so far (Electoral Votes) Idaho (4) Montana (3) Utah (6) Wyoming (3) North Dakota (3) South Dakota (3) Nebraska (3 […]

By Peter Duru – Makurdi Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, Monday cited the lopsided appointments into the President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2014 National Conference (CONFAB) as one of the probable reasons the report has been dumped. He observed that the appointments into the Conference were such that delegates from the south […]

…as Ohanaeze warn Igbo’s against buying secondhand items By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar As security operatives commenced intensive house to house search for looted public and private properties within Calabar metropolis, suspected hoodlums have started dumping items into waste bins and various hiding locations around the city. This is coming barely few hours after the Commissioner […]

By Luminous Jannamike Two women died on Monday in a vicious struggle for COVID-19 palliatives looted by hoodlums in a warehouse on the Secretariat road in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja. Vanguard correspondent learnt that many people were stabbed, some fainted in the commotion, while several others were injured during the struggle. The palliatives were said […]

By Nwafor Sunday Mr Femi Falana, a human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Monday said a group he oversees has identified the barracks where officers of the military who shot protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate, came from. Based on the investigation gathered so far, ASCAB has facts that shots were actually […]

By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja ..Says Army was privy to Grand Design by Sponsors of the protests to drag it into crisis – Buratai. …Says detractors and international Collaborators mischievously and deliberately misrepresented troops efforts to ensure compliance with curfew imposed by legitimate civil authorities. ..Order’s PSOs, GOC, Field Commanders to respond quickly and decisively, […]