A memorable night of music, dance, tributes for Uncle Sam at 90
By Mike Ebonugwo and Benjamin Njoku Many in the large crowd of who is who in the Nigerian media and well-wishers from all walks of life that graced the occasion…
Tinubu to unleash forest guards on bandits, kidnappers, terrorists
In a move to regain control over national parks and forest reserves, the Ministry of Environment has obtained presidential approval for the creation of a new paramilitary “forest guard” force…
Lagos Airport Drama: Oshiomhole unruly, attitude unacceptable — Airline operators
By Dickson Omobola Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, Friday, expressed dismay over the conduct of former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, saying it…
Ninety Garlands for Sam Amuka @ 90
Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The iconic publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, is 90! He remains as ever a self-effacing Nigerian patriot of uncommon class and carriage. Call him “Sad Sam”…
Night of tributes as FG, govs, Olu of Warri, Soyinka, media icons, others celebrate Uncle Sam @ 90
By Dapo Akinrefon, Efe Onadjae & Dickson Omobola President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and his Osun State counterpart, Senator Ademola Adeleke; former governors James Ibori (Delta),…
Moghalu unveils running mate, declares Labour Party battle-ready for Anambra poll
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Chief George Moghalu, has officially unveiled Mrs. Ifeoma Veronica Okaro as his running mate for the upcoming…
June 12: Democracy now for the powerful, not the people — CAN, MURIC, Adeyanju, Oyemade, others
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja TO many Nigerians, Democracy Day has become a familiar ritual; speeches echo, flags wave, and ordinary citizens endure yet another day with empty pockets and full…
Arise Sir David! Football legend Beckham knighted
Former England football captain and global fashion icon David Beckham was knighted on Friday for his services to sport and charity, with The Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary…
Oil bunkerers: Probe all JTF commanders, operatives from OBJ govt to date — N-Delta Stakeholders
•Claim security operatives protect big oil thieves; seize only foot soldiers •Oil bunkerers now use women, children as shields to avoid security attacks By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor (South-South), Samuel…
19-yr-old Nigerian innovator, Ifeoluwa Afolayan wins London college award
Nineteen-year-old Nigerian-born innovator, Ifeoluwa Afolayan, a Master’s student in Design Engineering at Imperial College, London, and the Royal College of Art, has emerged as one of the first-prize winners at…