…Deputy Governor under the administration of former Governor, Barr Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN and Chairman Governing Board of the Adamu Tafawa Balewa College of Education, Kangere during the current administration, where he demonstrated exceptional commitment to good governance, stability, and the overall developm…

…statement at a press conference in Kaduna while speaking about late Major-General Rabe Abubakar, rtd, who died in bandits’ captivity in Katsina State. Tsiga, who was also kidnapped earlier this year from his hometown in Katsina, disclosed that he had a horrible experience in bandits’ captivity during the period. "These…

…commences a national data verification exercise in the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara gave the assurance on Friday night while hosting an RMAFC delegation at Government House, Port Harcourt. The delegation is in Rivers State to update information available to the Commission and assess fiscal data required for effect…

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders to release the corpse of a pregnant woman who was kidnapped. Suspected Fulani gunmen had kidnapped a pregnant woman and her sibling in the middle of the night in the Igboho area of Oyo State. The gunmen were said to have demanded a…

…has died at the age of 69. The development was announced in a statement by Lukman Abubakar, aide to former governor M. A Abubakar on Digital and Creative Media. According to the statement, Katagum died in the early hours of Saturday. "Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un. It is with profound sadness that we announce the…

By Musa Ubandawaki Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled coordinated kidnapping attempts by terrorists in Sokoto State and rescued 22 abducted persons in separate operations, reinforcing ongoing military efforts to restore security across the North-West region. The s…

…in the country, saying no Nigerian feels safe anymore. Speaking with Vanguard in Yoruba while awaiting accreditation at Polling Unit 001, Aye Ward, Aye Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the centenarian said she turned out to vote because she wanted the most qualified candidate to emerge victorious…

…featuring in over 150 films and producing numerous successful titles across the Yoruba and English-language film industries.Ojo attended National College, Gbagada, before earning a Higher National Diploma in Estate Management from Lagos State Polytechnic. She began her acting career in 1998 after joining the Actors Gui…

…ordinary Nigerians trade daily now sits in Group C: GTCO, Zenith Bank, Access Holdings, UBA, FirstHoldCo, Fidelity Bank, Dangote Sugar, Nigerian Breweries, Transcorp, and many more. For these stocks, the investment required to move the price has not changed. What changed is the tick size. Previously in Group A, GTCO mo…

…become one of his fiercest critics, while aligning with the ADC and embracing Atiku Abubakar in 2026. In the process, he has also found himself battling defamation suits on multiple fronts. The issue is not that Okonkwo changes political parties. In Nigeria, where parties are largely devoid of ideology, such movements…

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and former Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what he described as a remarkable record of achievements in infrastructure development, social welfare, security, healthcare delivery and agricul…

…have distant Borgu ancestral roots, even if they are now, for all practical purposes, Yoruba people, and therefore may have some emotional investment in the emergence of a Borgu person as governor. But the fact that many prominent and not-so-prominent people from Kwara South are on board is the bigger pleasant surprise…

According to the platform's description, Yetunde seeks to preserve and celebrate Yoruba heritage by fostering authentic relationships rooted in shared cultural identity and values. The developers say the application is designed to create "timeless Yoruba love stories" while strengthening connections among members of th…

…with grave consequences-AfenifereThe National Organising Secretary of the Pan Yoruba Socio- political group, Afenifere, Apagun Kole Omololu, said "For many Nigerians, the fundamental question remains unresolved: can individuals who once took up arms against their own country, killed civilians and destabilised entire co…

…three years of self employment. A real time investor, if you want him to smile in Yoruba just mention Stationery Stores Football Club. "I used to go and watch some of their matches in the 1970s at the UAC Stadium, Surulere. Sometimes, I joined the players at their Guest House on Ogunlana Drive/ Itire Road on match day…

…Oseni Rufai, on Friday Momodu expressed optimism that the candidate of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar, will win the election. According to him, if Atiku can hold his ground in the southern part of the country while dominating the north, he will easily defeat both President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi. "As I predicted, Atiku wil…

…NAHCO (-10.00%) GTCO (-9.97%) FIRSTHOLDCO (-9.84%) ZENITHBANK (-4.76%) WAPCO (-4.52%) UBA (-2.23%) ACCESSCORP (-0.87%) DANGSUGAR (-0.40%), and NGXGROUP (-0.16%) The negative market breadth further underscored the cautious sentiment among investors, with sellers maintaining the upper hand despite gains in DEAPCAP, RTBRI…

…in the Fuji scene and earned widespread admiration from lovers of traditional Yoruba music. Renowned for his authentic Fuji sound and distinctive vocal delivery, he gained recognition with hit songs including Ijapari, Barrister & Kollington's Fight, and Alarape. In a past interview with Kasnatysugar, the late singer re…

…?Ibrahim Saheed ‘M’ 26yrs, Feyikemi Odoje ‘F’ 28yrs, ???Ishola Faisat F’ 23yrs, ???Abubakar Zainab ‘F’ 22yrs, ???Azeez Olarenwaju ‘M’ 27yrs, ???Soliu Ibrahim ‘M’ 22yrs, and Abdulbasit Abdulkadir ‘M’ 24yrs.” Adeyemi, revealed that during the operations, a cache of dangerous weapons and other incriminating items were rec…

…were identified as Yusuf Isiaku, who sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and Mubarak Lawan, who suffered minor injuries. Both victims were immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. Security agencies have since launched efforts to track down those responsible for the at…

…Fatima Sana dragged Pakistan up to 126-9 after a stand of 71 for the ninth wicket with Tuba Hassan. Fatima finished unbeaten on 55 from 38 balls including two sixes in the final over bowled by Nadine de Klerk which conceded 19. The skipper then kept her side in the game with the ball - finishing with figures of 3-23 -…

…later.Spoilsports.Senegal 2002 (home)Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Papa Bouba Diop scored the famous goal which saw Senegal beat defending champions France 1-0 in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South KoreaThis kit's World Cup debut could not have gone much better.The Teranga Lions' firs…

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The leadership dispute rocking the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took another turn on Friday as the Federal High Court in Sokoto adjourned proceedings in the matter to July 13, 2026, for substantive hearing after ruling on a series of interlocutory appl…

…most recognizable landmarks. 3. Suez Canal Bridge (Egypt) - 3.9 km Also known as the Mubarak Peace Bridge, the Suez Canal Bridge spans the famous Suez Canal and links Africa to Asia. Its strategic importance makes it one of the continent’s most significant engineering achievements. 4. Mozambique Island Bridge (Mozambiq…

– Police warn parties against lawlessness. By Shina Abubakar Osogbo A fresh crisis hits local government council secretariats across Osun State following attempts by members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and some elected officials under the platform to take over the administration of the third tier of governmen…