A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has said that Nigeria would have stabilised if former President Olusegun Obasanjo had not rejected the five or six-year single term for presidents proposed to him by the NBA. Recently, the House of Representatives rejected a bill sponsored by some lawmakers seeking […]

Prof. Omoregie Edoba has stepped in as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). He has taken over from Prof. Lilian Salami as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the institution. Edoba is a Professor of Constitutional Law and Governance. Born on 5 April 1969, Prof. Omoregie is a native of Benin and attended the […]

A Charterd Accountant, Mr. Kabiru Adeniyi Adisa, has unveiled his ambition to run for the Osun State governorship election in 2026. In a statement, yesterday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain declared that he is the best man to govern the South West state in the next dispensation. Adisa, who said he was prepared to […]

The President’s School Debate of Nigeria(PSDN) has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his two years in office achievement as Governor of the state. PSDN also congratulated Governor Adeleke on the performance of the Osun State Debate Team that clinched 1st position at the recently concluded Malaysia/International Debate Championship, held in Kuala Lumpur. […]

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has expressed concern over the arrest of one of the church’s pastors overseas. Adeboye disclosed this during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service at the RCCG’s Throne of Grace in Lagos State on Sunday. He explained that the pastor was detained for addressing […]

Nigeria’s owned Galaxy Backbone and West Indian Ocean Cable Company have signed a partnership to boost high-speed internet connectivity across the country. GBB disclosed this landmark partnership in a statement on Sunday, noting that the pact supports Nigeria’s digital inclusion and digital transformation drives. The agency stated that a signing ceremony was held recently at […]

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated renowned columnist, Dr Lasisi Olagunju on winning this year’s Informed Commentary Award at the 2024 Diamond Award for Media Excellence (DAME), saying the success is yet a recognition of his incredible works and how they enrich the journalism field. The Governor who salutes Dr. […]

An early morning fire, on Monday, engulfed the market in Trademore estate, along Airport Road, Abuja. While the cause of the fire could not be immediately ascertained, a resident of the area, who spoke to Vanguard, said his attention was drawn to the incident at about 4 am. “We do not yet know the cause […]

There are indications that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may retire about 1,000 of its employees by December 31, 2024. This is according to a recent report by Daily Trust, which states that the exercise will cost the apex bank N50 billion. The CBN, led by Olayemi Cardoso, described the move as a strategic […]