– A map of Nigeria as Arewa House celebrates Golden Jubilee Restructuring’s a unique nation-building opportunity -El-Rufa’i Sardauna always wanted a united North-Sultan Nigeria can have a more perfect union-Fayemi By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Dignitaries from across Nigeria converged on Kaduna for the 50th Anniversary of the Arewa House on Saturday,where they discussed on issues that could …
Power grid records new 5,520.40MW peak generation
By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, said the power sector has recorded yet another national peak generation of 5,520.40MW on 30th October, 2020 at 9.15pm, The General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mba said in a statement Saturday that the current peak surpassed the previous 5.459MW recorded on 28th October, 2020 by …
#EndSARS: Lagos council unveils N10m relief fund for victims of violence
The Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos on Saturday unveiled a N10 million relief fund for victims of violence and looting that trailed #EndSARS protest in the area. The Council Chairman, Mr Dele Oshinowo, in a statement on Saturday, said it had become imperative to assist some victims of looting and destruction in …
EndSARS Protest: Ondo Senator promises to rebuild Police Area Command, others
Senator Nicholas Tofowomo Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has promised to rebuild the Police Area Command and the Divisional Police Headquarters buildings in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The buildings, alongside Okitipupa LGA Secretariat, Okitipupa Oil Palm Company and others were burnt on Oct. 22, 2020, by hoodlums who hijacked the …
ROYAL JABS: Alaafin works out with a punching bag
https://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WhatsApp-Video-2020-10-31-at-15.43.28.mp4 The Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, throwing jabs at a punching bag, as the royal father, who is also an avid boxing fan keeps fit. Tha Alaafin who recently clocked 82 years old, looked every part a professional boxer, as he retained the same intensity throughout the video. Vanguard The post ROYAL JABS: Alaafin …
Kidnapping: 22 kidnapped in mosque, hospital in Nasarawa
By David Odama LAFIA–NO Fewer than 22 persons have been kidnapped within one week in Nasarawa state. Out of the number, 17 were kidnapped while praying in a mosque in Toto local government, four in lafia and one in Nasarawa local government of Nasarawa state. Latest in the series is the invasion of a private hospital …
ENDSARS Protests: Couple narrates to Panel how they lost two pregnancies after 22 days SARS torture
A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire. By Onozure Dania Lagos- A Couple who were tortured and lost two pregnancies yesterday narrated their ordeal with the SARS, to the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for Victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS Related Abuses and other Matters. The couple Mr …
We‘re ready to confront FG on true federalism, militarisation of our communities- Ijaw youths
Students of the Ijaw National Academy, Bayelsa state. By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa IJAW youths from across the Niger Delta weekend their readiness to confront the federal government over the region’s demand for resource control in line with the practice of true federalism and the continued militarisation of Ijawland and the Niger Delta communities. Rising from a consultative meeting held …
Gbajabiamila moots amendments to federal character laws
The need to review the extant definition of federal character in the Nigerian constitution has become more pertinent, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila said on Saturday. According to him, as presently defined in the constitution, federal character is at variance with the nation’s realities as it limits national opportunities to …
Just in: US forces, kill six, rescue American citizen abducted by armed men in Nigeria
US forces on Saturday rescued an American citizen taken hostage by armed men earlier this week in Niger and held in northern Nigeria, the Pentagon said. “U.S. forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an American citizen held hostage by a group of armed men. …
How we lost 2 pregnancies due to torture in SARS custody ― Couple
By Onozure Dania, Lagos A Couple who were tortured and lost two pregnancies, yesterday narrated their ordeal with the SARS, to the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for Victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS Related Abuses and other Matters. The couple Mr Okuchukwu Obiechina and Mrs Ndubisi Obiechina told the nine-panel that they were …
Annie Okonkwo denies joining Anambra guber race
By Nnamdi Ojiego Senator Annie Okonkwo has denied joining Anambra State governorship race. It was reported that the Senator who represented Anambra Central in the Senate would participate in the Anambra governorship race. But Okonkwo in a statement expressed dissatisfaction over the misleading reports. He said:“My attention has been drawn to some reports in the media …
20,000 jobs for Cross River youths will ease restiveness – IPAC
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River. By Emma Una THE directives by the governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade that local governments and civil service commission should employ twenty thousand youths into the state work force would ease restiveness and boost the state’s economy. Mr Paddy Ally, the state Chairman of Inter-Party Advisory Council, …
General elections: ‘Nigeria is for El-Rufa’i in 2023’
…Threatens court action until he agrees to contest By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Nassiriya Organization in 21 states of the federation has vowed to leave no stone unturned in its resolve to drag the Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El- Rufa’i into the 2023 presidential race. Speaking to journalists in Kaduna, the National Leader of …
The Tox: Courtney Yeager’s revolutionary lymphatic technique
Whether you want to look good or feel good, Courtney Yeager has the solution for you. After recognizing how underrated and under studied the lymphatic system was in the U.S., Courtney set out to create a massage technique that releases toxins while ridding the body of excess water retention. Thus, The Tox was born. Courtney’s technique is a unique blend …
They left me with nothing, Ndoma-Egba recounts ordeal
Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba …Says ‘I’ve forgiven them but…’ By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja Penultimate Saturday, the Calabar residence of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba was vandalized by rampaging youths, following the nationwide protests against police brutality hijacked by hoodlums across many cities. For a truth, Ndoma-Egba wasn’t the only high profile Nigerian to have lost valuable properties to legion …
Nigeria’s mental illness treatment capacity will be improved with new NGO – Femi Fowora
Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Olufemi Fowora has announced plans for an NGO in the memory of his late father, Otunba (Amb.) Emmanuel Olufemi Fowora. According to Mr Fowora, the Foundation will provide N500 million towards combating the scourge of mental illness in Nigerian communities. Recounting his battle with mental illness, Fowora said, “People erroneously assume that …
Jigawa distributes COVID-19 palliatives to 1,500 PWDs
The Jigawa state government has distributed 7,000 packages of COVID-19 palliatives to no fewer than 1,500 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Mr Muhammad Usman, Chairman of the state Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items were part …
Breaking: Delta relaxes curfew from 8pm to 6am
By Festus Ahon ASABA-DELTA State Government Saturday announced a further relaxation of the curfew imposed in the State after the hijack of the peaceful #ENDSARS protests. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu in a statement said the curfew would now be from 8:00 pm till 6:00 am with effect from Saturday October 31. Expressing …
US based organization appoints Obinna Nwaka its Nigerian youths representative
A United State based organization, African FoodBank and Disaster Relief has appointed the Director General of CYMS, Obinna Nwaka as its Nigerian Youth Representative. In the appointment letter signed by Sir Andrew Okokhere, the Chief Executive Officer of the organization following the ratification of Mr Obinna Nwaka’s position as the Nigerian Youth Rep by the Advisory …





















