Makinde loses mother
The Oyo State Government has announced the death of Chief (Mrs.) Abigail Makinde, the mother of the Governor of the State, Seyi Makinde. She died peacefully at her Ibadan home, in the early hours of Thursday. A statement by Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, Secretary to the State Government said “Our hearts are with the family, on […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 13.71% In September…… Highest In 30 Months
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 13.71% year-on-year in September 2020, hitting its hghets level in 30 months. This is 0.49 percent points higher than the rate recorded in August 2020(13.22) percent. The latest rise was contained in the Consumer Price Index(CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. According to the NBS, […]
BREAKING: FG Reopens NYSC Camp
The Federal Government has announced the re-opening of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps across the country. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Youths and Sports , Sunday Dare “The Resumption of the NYSC Orientation Camp for prospective Youth Corpers has been approved and opens on November 10th, 2020. Full COVID-19 […]
SARS and the Nigerian Youth: Odours from a decaying system
By Toyin Falola Nigeria is home to a thriving contradiction. Here is a country that celebrates its aspirations to greatness—economic success, food security, accountable governance, territorial integrity, internal security, and improved living standards—sabotaging its young and vibrant population. A pseudo-welfarist democracy, Nigeria’s young vibrant ‘human capital’—the potentially productive portion of its population—has to contend with […]
IGP Sets up New Unit “SWAT” To Replace SARS
Inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, has established a new unit, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to replace the disbanded special anti-robbery squad (SARS). The formation of the new unit was announced 48 hours after the IGP dissolved SARS following a nationwide protest In a statement on Tuesday, Frank Mba, force spokesman, said the IGP had […]
INEC : Onochie’s Nomination Is Ominous, Assault On Nigerian Constitution-PDP
….Says It Belies Buhari’s Promised Credible Election Legacy The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of his Special Assistant on social media, Ms. Lauretta Onochie, a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a national commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as a highly provocative assault on our […]
FG Accepts 5-point Demand Of #EndSARS Protesters
Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari on dissolution of Special Anti-Robbery Squad and immediate response to yearnings of citizens, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, convened a meeting with stakeholders, agreeing to meet demands, which include halting use of force against protesters and unconditional release of arrested citizens. The meeting, organized by the Office […]
Renowned Writer, Prof. J.P Clark Is Dead
Renowned Writer, John Pepper Clark, popularly called J.P. Clark, is dead. He died at the age of 85. In a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark, for the family and Mr. Ilaye Clark, for the children and made available to Vanguard Tuesday, Professor John Pepper Clark died in the early hours of today. The […]
Ronaldo Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese football federation announced on Tuesday. Ronaldo “is asymptomatic” and “will not play against Sweden” in Wednesday’s Nations League match, the federation said on its website. The 35-year-old Juventus forward, who has been voted the world’s top player five times, played in Portugal’s goalless Nations League draw […]
BREAKING: Buhari Nominates Media Aide Onochie, Three Others As INEC Commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated his Special Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie as the national commissioner for Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) representing Delta State. Buhari’s request was made known in a letter read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on the floor of the senate on Tuesday. Others nominated are: Prof. Muhaamad Sani(Katsina), Prof. […]
