Deacon Chris is happily married to Deaconess Leri Irerhime Iyovwaye, and together they are blessed with four children.

This is the story of Professor Oladapo Abraham Afolabi OON, CFR, Nigeria’s number one Civil Servant from 2010-2011. A highly respected Nigerian academic, environmentalist,..

By Jeremiah Urowayino In an era where energy security and responsible growth are shaping global priorities, Alfred Temile has distinguished himself as one of the quiet but decisive forces advancing Africa’s participation in the international gas value chain. As Chief Executive Officer of Temile Development Company, he leads one of the few fully indigenous African firms […]

By Dickson Omobola In Nigeria’s contemporary governancelandscape, few public officials have combined legal activism, political communication, and executive leadership as distinctly as Festus Keyamo. Over the years, he has transitioned from the courtroom to the cabinet room, building a reputation for assertiveness, policy drive, and institutional reform. His journey reflects the evolution of a public […]

Long before her husband, the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, the 41st Owa Obokun Adimula Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko the III ascended the throne of his forefathers; Olori Dr Victoria Haastrup has exemplified

Damaturu — Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has declared that all local government headquarters in the state are fully functional and accessible, attributing the development to sustained security and reconstruction efforts by his administration.

PROLOGUE By Jide Ajani, General Editor 2025 looked like a year on crutches. For most parts, Nigerians had to grapple with a plethora of events – socio-political, economic and insecurity. These three major aspects of the lives of some were unmistakably, negatively impacted. The second half of the year created so much anxiety, tension and […]

The 2026 Vanguard Economic Discourse will convene policymakers, agribusiness leaders, development partners and key stakeholders to address Nigeria’s food security imperatives and agricultural constraints

Decades into his career, Jim Ovia’s influence is evident in every facet of Nigerian banking. The shift to digital systems, the rise of electronic transactions, and the seamless integration of technology

By Jeremiah Urowayino The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has long been at the centre of efforts to uplift Nigeria’s oil rich Niger Delta. For years, the Commission faced criticism for delays, bureaucracy, and projects that often fell short of expectations. But under the leadership of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, a remarkable transformation is unfolding, earning […]

Ajayi made history in 2021 as the first Nigerian to win the AMBA & BGA MBA Entrepreneur of the Year Award, a global recognition of exceptional entrepreneurial leadership

Dr. Samuel Adedoyin is a Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist, born on December 4, 1935, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is originally from Agbamu, Kwara State, and is the founder and chairman of the Doyin Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in manufacturing, real estate, banking, hospitality, and energy.

Governor Idris has made massive investments in educational infrastructure. His administration committed billions of naira to the renovation, rehabilitation, and construction

By Femi Bolaji Governor Agbu Kefas has brought a renewed sense of purpose to governance in Taraba State through policies and projects aimed at rebuilding institutions, expanding access to social services, and accelerating development across urban and rural communities. His administration has adopted a people focused approach that prioritizes healthcare delivery, education reform, infrastructure expansion, […]

The hospital has benefited from renovations, improved medical equipment, and better working conditions for healthcare personnel, positioning it as a more functional referral centre.