*I managed to swim out with my baby but she was dead when I made it out – another mother By Peter Duru, Makurdi The people of Daudu community in Mbalagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area had set out last Saturday on a solemn mission, to bid farewell to one of their own. They travelled across the River Benue…
•Victim's mattress gave suspect away - Villager By Evelyn Usman For decades, Abanyama community in Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was known as a peaceful riverine settlement where neighbours lived like one family. But that calm was shattered recently after the brutal murders of two pro…
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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Mr. Fred Akpewe, has said the silence of the party’s governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru over the alleged claim by Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe as the governorship candidate of the Delta ADC is not a sign of weakn…
By Dickson Omobola Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc, SAHCO, has said it is willing to strengthen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, UAE, while also exploring partnerships with Middle East Airlines. SAHCO Chairman, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, said the initiative was aimed at boosting passengers, …
What happens when democracy begins to distrust the people in whose name it exists? Every democracy begins with an act of faith. Not faith in kings, experts, judges, generals, or bureaucrats, but faith in ordinary citizens. The entire democratic project rests upon a remarkably audacious belief: that millions of imperfec…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday implored school children across the state to embrace agriculture and see it as a catalyst of promoting food. He also encouraged them and the entire residents to cultivate the habit of planting trees, protecting green spaces, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disp…
…for an end to the reprisal actions of the cult groups locked in the clash. Saturday Vanguard gathered that one of those shot dead around Cemetery road was identified as Yemi and he had relocated to another area with the parents . But the late Yemi since he grew up in the neighborhood kept coming to relate with his frie…
…Chief Executive of the KWAGIS, ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman in an interview with Vanguard attributed the creation of Kwara State Geographic Information Service to visionary leadership of Governor AbdulRazaq who initiated the reforms aimed at modernising the sector and transforming it into a transparent, efficient…
… Describes 13-yr NCA probe as painful, traumatic By Nkiruka Nnorom Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, said the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic, after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Speaking i…
•Stop wasting money rehabilitating them •Help victims who suffered By Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South West; Olasunkanmi Akoni; Samuel Oyadongha; Rotimi Ojomoyela; Egufe Yafugborhi, Ozioruva Aliu; James Ogunnnaike; Adeola Badru; Steve Oko; Ndahi Marama; Ochuko Akuopha; Emem Idio & Uko Etim The late President Muhamm…
TEN opposition political parties are in the race to stop the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in today's governorship election in Ekiti State, Four senatorial bye-polls in Enugu, Rivers, Ondo and Nasarawa; one House of Representatives and one State Assembly bye-elections in Kano and Kebbi states. Over 1m voters t…
•They beat me, threatened to kill me for speaking Igbo on phone-kidnapped widow •I fought back determined not to die alone-Tricycle operator By Steve Oko UMUAHIA - In a rare display of bravery never witnessed before since terrorists have been attacking communities, abducting residents across the country, youths of Ohuh…
•A three-pronged strategy for your consideration! Poor Nigerians. These days, ordinary people are one wrong journey away from a brutal death. General Rabe is now dead. Who knows what his family went through to recover his remains? May his soul rest in peace. The lessons from Rabe's killing are for the living. When he s…
You cannot be more Nigerian than someone from the South – West who found love across the Niger, served in Benin Kingdom and remains attached to Lagos, where nothing escapes scrutiny. Akin Victor Ogunsanya represents courage, determination and fair play. Chatting with him is a journey into almost everything. From politi…
There was this story of a political activist who was considered an enemy of State and sentenced to death. His last act when given the chance, was to hug his mother. This got people curious. Why not his wife, a child, or any of his comrades-in- arms? The message here however, is not that he chose his mother, but that no…
For an institution that makes laws for more than 200 million Nigerians, this is dangerous. A legislature that cannot convincingly account for its own documents cannot credibly demand accountability from ministries, departments, agencies or ordinary citizens. The latest controversy came from the Senate over the report t…
The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation. The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top spot in Group D if Turkey fail…
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The Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Benin Traditional Council Secretary …
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By Adegboyega Adeleye Germany have identified Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande as a major threat ahead of Saturday’s crucial Group E clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Julian Nagelsmann warning his side against complacency after their emphatic opening victory. The match in Toronto could determine which side se…
By Vera Anyagafu Nigeria stands to gain stronger protection for its citizens and tighter control over irregular migration routes under a new G7 commitment to dismantle human smuggling networks, world leaders agreed at the 2026 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. In a joint declaration, G7 leaders pledged concrete action t…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu on Friday gave his strongest public endorsement yet of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, declaring that the former Rivers State governor has justified the confidence reposed in him to transform Abuja into a modern capital city. The Pre…
By Adegboyega Adeleye Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has admitted his side must raise their level when they face Sweden in a crucial Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch go into the encounter under pressure after surrendering a late lead in a 2-2 draw against Japan in their opening game, whi…