By Dayo Johnson, Akure Abductors of the leader of the market women, the lyaloja of Isua, Akoko South East council area of Ondo state, Chief Hellen Edward have reduced the N11m ransom earlier demanded to N 5 million. The lyaloja was the leader of the delegation of market women to their monthly meeting in Akure, …

..As monarchs call for true federalism By Olasunkanmi Akoni As part of measures toward rebuilding process aftermath of the massive destruction to public and private assets, Governors and ministers of the South West, security chiefs, traditional rulers and other stakeholders converge on Lagos on Sunday to chart a new developmental agenda for the region. Details later… VANGUARD The post [Breaking] …

Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Former Chief of Defense Staff, Air Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin Rtd said the country could summount its various security challenges if the recent police reform embarked upon by the Federal Goverment is properly implemented. He added that the police reform agenda of the FG is a pointer to the fact that the …

Iran’s Health Ministry reported on Sunday that the country recorded 459 deaths due to COVID-19 in a day, as the daily infection rate also reached new heights. There were more than 9,200 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the country’s total since the pandemic began to more than 682,000. Iran’s death roll has …

By Luminous Jannamike Two civil society organizations, Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria and Yiaga Africa, have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to refrain from implementing a recent court order freezing the accounts of 20 #EndSARS promoters, including Oluwarinu Oduala, who is a member of the Lagos State Panel of Judicial Inquiry probing the alleged shooting of protesters …

By Esther Onyegbula The Federal High Court in a case presided over by Honorable Justice Aneke, yesterday, in Lagos refused to set aside the Certificate of Registration of Trustees of Balogun Business Association in a suit brought by a former President of the Association, Chief Okey Ezeibe. The court also refused to set aside the Constitution …

By Harris Emanuel Oil-producing communities in Akwa Ibom State devastated by spills have petitioned the national oil regulator, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), seeking for compensation totaling N16.4 billion to lessen the plight of the victims. Under the aegis of Akwa Ibom Oil Producing Community Development Network (AKIPCON), they sent the petition through their attorney, …

Due to the government and health experts directives on coronavirus safety protocols on social distancing, ban on large gatherings, the 2020 edition of Idoma International Carnival will not be at full scale., organizers of the biggest street party in north of the Niger have said. Idoma International Carnival is an annual event held in Otukpo in …

…7,629 cows, 210 sheep impounded Samuel Ortom By Peter Duru – Makurdi No fewer than 400 herdsmen were reportedly arrested while over 7,629 cows, 210 sheep and other livestock were impounded for violating the Benue State Open Grazing and Ranches Establishment Law of 2017. The arrests were made in the last three years from November 1, …

EndSars Protesters at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has traced the hijack of the recent #EndSARS protest to the inability of the protesters to have a well-defined central leadership in charge of command and control. Lukman in a …

By Bose Adelaja Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA, Sunday, lamented incessant attacks on its officials just as another tanker has overturned at Festac area. The tanker-laden with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), was said to have overturned at about 6am, around Festac Link Bridge spilling its content on the road. The incident …

By Ugochukwu Alaribe Following the EndSARS protest against police brutality and bad governance, Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has called for the implementation of policies that will engender youth and gender inclusion in governance as panacea to youth restiveness in the country. The Governor stated this at the parley of South-East leaders with a …

By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the Itakpe-Lokoja-Abuja railway project which will connect the new Warri port, will commence in 2021. Amaechi who stated this said at the 2021 Budget Defence  in Abuja said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is committed to connecting different parts of the country with rail, …

By Chris Onuoha A new gospel reality show tagged; “Lagos Choir Awards” aimed to support, train and bring out the best in group performance in the gospel music genre has kicked off in Lagos. The show which will inspire participants to experience the power of interaction and team spirit within the 5 weeks of its running, …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), Lagos State Attorney-General (A-G), has ordered the release of 253 persons arrested by police over their alleged roles in the unrest following the #EndSARS protests. The A-G said the in a statement that his office had determined that there was a nondisclosure of a prima-facie case …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts is piqued by the refusal of the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mele Kyari to respond to appear before the House and answer to the audit query issued to the Corporation by the Auditor General of the Federation on …

CBN By David Odama – Lafia The Central Bank of Nigeria in collaboration with Prime Global Synergy, through federal government Anchor Borrowers’ skill has empowered 2,074,  farmers with knapsack sprayer and water pump machines for rice irrigation farming in  Nasarawa State. General  manager,  Prime Global Synergy, Dozie Chuwujiw said while presenting farming tools  in Obi local …

Fintech Association of Nigeria, the umbrella body for Fintechs in Nigeria, pioneer national fintech association in Africa, Founding Member, Africa Fintech Network and member of Global Fintech Hub Federation held its 3rd Annual General Meeting today, Friday, 6th November 2020 online. The event that was well attended by members of BOT, members of outgoing and …

By Adesina Wahab Almost two months after the Special Visitation Panel set up to probe happenings at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, submitted its report, the non-release of the White Paper on the report by the Federal Government is causing serious anxiety among members of the university community. Checks by Vanguard showed that staff (academic …

A Trade Expert, Dr Sand Mba-Kalu, has said that the outcome of the US election will increase the chances of WTO DG hopeful, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and belives she would address critical pending issues and bring a comprehensive reform in the organisation. Mba-Kalu, Executive Director, Africa International Trade and Commerce Research, said this in an interview …