[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOOD_sQt2a4?rel=0] EndSARS protesters have on Monday, blocked the headquarters of Cross River State Police Command, Diamond Hill, in Calabar in continuation for the scrapping of a popular police unit, The Special Anti- Robbery Squad, SARS. Also read:‘SARS operatives don’t carry gun in public, or stand on the road looking for criminals’ Vanguard News The post VIDEO: #EndSARS protesters block …

Rotimi Akeredolu By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has continued to bask in the euphoria of its victory in last Saturday governorship election in Ondo State, asking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP to exhibit the spirit of sportsmanship and concede defeat. Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the party, Gov. Mai …

A bystander caught up in the #EndSARS protest around Barracks, Ojuelegba, lost his life, after being hit by a stray bullet. An eyewitness who spoke to Vanguard, confirmed the incident saying: “We were having a peaceful match and a couple of people were marching around barracks near stadium and they shot randomly and it hit …

…Says disbanding of SARS first step to extensive police reforms …Adds: Few bad eggs shouldn’t be allowed to tarnish force’s image …SARS‘ll be replaced with something acceptable, OSINBAJO President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Monday directed the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu to investigate circumstances behind the death of a young …

The Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade, has reacted to report that three protesters were feared dead after ENDSARS protesters attacked his palace on Sunday. In a press statement clarifying what actually transpired, the monarch said; “none of the protesters were attacked by the palace household but rather a chief who was pelted …

President Muhammadu Buhari By David Royal President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday addressed the EndSARS protesters across the country. In a short video shared via the president’s official Twitter handle, he promised that the dissolution of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) is only the beginning of extensive police reform in the country. He said, “I …

Olamilekan Adegbite By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan Adegbite, Monday, disclosed efforts by using mining to cushion effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. Adegbite made the disclosure in a welcome address to officially declare the 5th Annual Nigeria Mining Week on virtually, where he acknowledged the fact that …

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Former minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is currently holding a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Aso Rock. Ngozi who is Nigeria’s candidate for the World Trade Organisation (WTO), was accompanied to the villa by Niyi Adebayo, the minister of industry, trade and investment, Zubair Dada, the minister of state for foreign affairs, …

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has charged the Legal Aid Council to ensure equal access to justice for all irrespective of means and that Constitutional rights of citizens are respected, protected and defended. A statement from Dr. Umar …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Managing Director, Multichoice, Engr. John Ugbe has described as impossible or unfeasible for the company to implement the Pay-As-You-Go model for pay television in the country. Ugbe said this on Monday, while briefing members of a House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Pay-As-You-Go. Details later… The post Breaking: Pay-As-You-Go, not possible — Multichoice appeared …

Instagram blog, Gist Lover, has come under attack by a comedian, over a purported fake news. The blogger came under attack after posting alleged fake news alluding to an affair between Billionaire Prophet, Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, and international Interior Designer and CEO of Sayaveth Interiors, Ehi Ogbebor. One such protest came from popular Nigerian Comedian …

President Muhammadu Buhari By David Royal President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday addressed the EndSARS protesters across the country. He said “The disbanding of SARS is only the first step in our commitment to extensive police reforms in order to ensure that the primary duty of the police and other law enforcement agencies remains the protection of …

…FG to use NESI’s VAT proceeds to reduce tariff hike by 31% By Prince Okafor The Presidency on Monday said it will work out modalities to ensure that customers overcharged by the Eleven Electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, during the recent hike in tariff get their refunds. This came even as the Special Adviser to the …

By Charly Agwam, Bauchi Barely 24 hours after the death of two persons at Gudum Hausawa in Bauchi metropolis, unknown gunmen have killed a former Director of Works, Hassan Jama’are at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi. Vanguard gathered that the former Works director was killed around 10 pm on Sunday night  as he drove …

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo After collecting ransom in two tranches, the four JS-3 students and their teacher abducted in a Kaduna village were released by their abductors. Those who regained freedom were the three female students, a female teacher and a male student. The victims were students and a teacher of Prince Academy, Damba Kasaya. According …

By Chris Ochayi, Abuja A bill seeking the legalisation and usage of industrial hemp plants for medical and scientific research is presently before the House of Representatives. The bill, which was presented by Rep. Princess Miriam Onuoha, representing Okigwe North of Imo State, has passed the second reading. This was disclosed by Dr Tonye Jaja …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Nnolim Nnaji, on Monday, recommended regular training and more funding for the Nigerian Police Force, to reduce recurring cases of brutality against the citizenry. The lawmaker, representing Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency of Enugu State, made the suggestion through a press statement in Abuja. …

By Ikechukwu Odu, Nsukka It was an unusual weekend at Mkporogwu, Iheakpu Awka, in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State as a 45-year-old man, identified as Michael Ugwuanyi, on Saturday, smashed his parents’ heads with pestle over a yet-to-be-identified matter. It was gathered that one of the deceased and the mother of the suspect, …

…as 5th Nigeria Mining Week kicks off October 12 virtually Olamilekan Adegbite By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang, Abuja The Federal Government has guaranteed five years tax holiday for miners who operates in the nation’s mining sector and waiver on imported mining equipment. This was disclosed by the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan …

By Adesina Wahab All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders in Okrika, Ogu/Bolo and Port Harcourt Local Government areas of Rivers State have called on Governor Nyesom Wike and a former Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr Abiye Sekibo, to stop their campaign of calumny against the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi. In a communique issued …