The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba (Dr). Abd-Ganiy Adekunle Salau, Ajinese 1.The Aseyin of Iseyin in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Abdulganiy Adekunle, on Friday, appealed to EndSARS protesters across the country to sheath their sword and embrace peace. The traditional ruler said that there was a need for them to remain calm …

Orders deployment of anti-riot policemen in States Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Following the extensive damage to various installations and government properties, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Friday led the team for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation across the state towards the rebuilding process. Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by the …

Popular Abuja clergy, Prophet I.O Samuel has joined the league of clergymen who have voiced out about the current situation plaguing the Nation. The prophet noted for his prophetic alerts said our problem cannot be solved politically but according to the revelation God gave prophet T.B Joshua. Good morning my fellow Nigerians. I break my …

A Grade I Area Court Judge asked a 65-year-old man, Samuel Maduakar, to forgive and pray for his “problem daughter” Ifeoma to change. The police charged Ifeoma, 27, with criminal intimidation, assault and mischief on Feb.19. The police alleged that she attacked her father and threatened to poison him. The judge, Muhammad Adamu, said:”you have to continue to …

The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba (Dr). Abd-Ganiy Adekunle Salau, Ajinese 1.The Aseyin of Iseyin in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Abdulganiy Adekunle, on Friday, appealed to EndSARS protesters across the country to sheath their sword and embrace peace. The traditional ruler said that there was a need for them to remain calm …

Anyaso Leading youth advocate and founder Chima Anyaso Foundation, and co-founder of the New Nigeria 2019, NN19, Chima Anyaso have called for an end to violence and wanton destruction of properties, and a stoppage on the attack as the aftermath of a peaceful protest across Nigeria. He said it was time to clean up the streets …

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State. Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has appealed to youths to forgive the country’s leaders, noting that the leaders had learnt valuable lessons from the prevailing disturbing situation. Umahi, who made the appeal on Friday during an address to the people of the state, insisted that the country needed to move …

…says the action was being taken on their demands By Festus Ahon, ASABA SENIOR Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Security and Intelligence Gathering, Hon. Basil Ishiekwene has called on #ENDSARS Protesters to give peace a chance and allow the government some time to implement their demands. Ishiekwene stated this in a …

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…. We are watching keenly on the outcome By Ebunoluwa Sessou A non-governmental, Catalyst Men Network Int’l has said, it is keenly watching all the unfolding scenarios in and outside Lagos regarding the #EndSARS protests which transmute to #Endlife mayhems. In a statement released to Vanguard,  Dayo Adeyemi, team Lead, Catalyst Men Network Int’l, commiserates …

The Canadian Government says it has contributed US$ 3 million to the United Nations COVID-19 Basket Fund for Nigeria’s response. The acting Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Ryan Ward, in a statement, said that the investment will help Nigeria continue its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that the funds will facilitate the …

By Henry Ojelu The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships (ARISP) of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Professor Damilola S. Olawuyi, has urged stakeholders in the justice sector to urgently develop a national policy that will maximize the full value of the practice of arbitration in the country. Professor Olawuyi, a professor of …

By Morenike Taire and Ebunoluwa Sessou Following the address of president Mohammadu Buhari Thursday in reaction to the use of force against protesters at the Lekki toll gate venue of the EndSARS conventions, the Feminist Coalition has shut down its funding operations in support of the EndSARS protests. In addition,  the organisation has urged young Nigerians …

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia Chapter, has threatened to go on strike over harassment of its members by security operatives. Chairman and Secretary of the chapter, Dr Chimezie Okwuonu and Dr Robinson Ugwuanyi, respectively, made the warning in a statement issued in Umuahia on Friday. The duo stated that medical practitioners on duty were …

Dayo Johnson – Akure Hoodlums have broken into government warehouses in Akure, the Ondo state capital, and looted COVID-19 palliatives stored there. The hoodlums according to reports thereafter set the warehouse ablaze. The warehouse is located within the Chief Magistrate court premises in Akure metropolis. Vanguard gathered that the palliatives were given to the state …

By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo GOVERNOR Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has announced the extension of the Thursday 9pm to Friday noon curfew imposed in the state following the eruption of violence in the state capital, Thursday evening till 7am Saturday, October, 24, 2020. The Commissioners for information and Strategy, Mr. Ini Ememobong announced this in a …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Following extensive damage to various installations and government properties, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu on Friday led team to inspect the extent of damanges on various states properties Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by the state Commissioner of Police, CP, Hakeem Odumosu, visited the council Secretariat of Ajeromi-Ifelodun …

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni Hours after it was reported that the residents of Old Ojo Road and Kirikiri Town in Mazamaza area of Oriade Local Council Development Area, LCDA, yesterday, broke into a warehouse and stole various food items meant for COVID-19 palliatives, a yet to be identified hoodlums have reportedly stormed another Lagos State Food Warehouse …

…My father’s a responsible citizen who recovers over N2.9 TR for Nigeria-Son By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Kinsmen of former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina have disagreed with Senator Ali Ndume for saying he does not know their son’s whereabouts. Ndume who represents Borno South in the Senate, stood as surety for the former …