The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 5,169,692 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) had been collected in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi, ahead of the Nov. 11 governorship elections in the states. The commission in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in Abuja, on Monday night, said the…

By DAMILOLA ADELEKE Worry, a natural and ubiquitous human emotion, plays a significant role in our daily lives. It can be a motivating force, prompting us to prepare for challenges, but when it becomes excessive or chronic, it can have detrimental effects on our mental and physical well-being. The psychology of worry is a complex…

President Tinubu, on Monday, said Nigeria’s power sector privatisation had failed to meet its objectives. Tinubu moted that the national grid was serving only about 15 per cent of the country’s electricity demand despite being privatised 10 years ago. Tinubu spoke during the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry market participants and stakeholders roundtable that focused on…

Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Zakari Usman, has directed hospitals and other healthcare providers in the state to give prompt attention to gunshot victims in line with the need to save human lives. Usman, who stated this on Monday while speaking with newsman in Lokoja, noted that the directive is in line with the…

A set of conjoined babies out of a triplets, Hassana Isa and Husaina Isa, joined at the chest and sharing some vital organs, have left Kano State on Monday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to undergo surgery to get them separated. The surgery is to be bankrolled by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre…

Winners on Sunday night emerged at the 2023 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. The 19th edition of the AMAA had Nancy Isime, Richard Ato Turkson and Rahama Sadau as hosts. Ace Nigerian producer and director, Kunle Afolayan’s movie, Anikulapo won two categories; the Best Achievement in…

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag has admitted that he will “never” be able to make his team play like his famous Ajax side. Ten Hag was appointed at Old Trafford in May 2022 and has been handed over £400 million to spend on transfers. The Dutchman earned a reputation for playing exciting, attacking football…

Arewa leader in the South Alhaji Musa Saidu has enjoined President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ugly political development in Rivers state, pleading that the federal government should not dismiss it as a Rivers affair. Saidu who spoke to the Vanguard said the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu should also work…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beef, rice, beans, onion, yam and other food items increased in September. It said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for September 2023 released in Abuja on Monday. The report said that the average price of 1kg of boneless beef increased by 28.08 per…

More than 30 security experts drawn from the academia, private and public sector, para-military organizations, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice have appealed to the federal government to release Nnamdi Kanu and other political prisoners in the country as a way of consolidating national peace and cohesion. The forum of security experts under the aegis…

Inter Milan fans have been banned by police from distributing tens of thousands of whistles with which they were planning a noisy return for hero turned ‘traitor’ Romelu Lukaku this weekend. Police have ordered that the Serie A leaders’ hardcore supporters not hand out the whistles for reasons of public safety, angering fans who were…

Kazakhstan said Saturday that 32 people died in a fire in yet another deadly accident at a mine owned by ArcelorMittal, with over a dozen still missing, in the Central Asian country’s worst disaster in years. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called the Luxembourg-listed steel and mining giant the “worst” company “in our history” while the firm…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on Friday congratulated President Bola Tinubu over his Supreme Court victory. Governor Eno noted that the victory has put an end to all the litigations against the President’s emergence at the February 25, 2023 elections. The Governor who sent his congratulations at a “Thank You Meeting” by Christian Leaders…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has called medical practitioners in Nigeria to provide prompt and compassionate treatment to all victims of gunshots and accidents, irrespective of the presence or absence of a police report. The IGP made the call in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, PRO, Force Head…

Israel’s army relentlessly hammered Gaza on Saturday after fierce overnight bombardment that rescuers said destroyed hundreds of buildings three weeks into a war sparked by the deadliest attack in the country’s history. Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Israel to halt the attacks, while the families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas said they had been…

By Damilola Adeleke Building an emergency fund is a cornerstone of financial resilience. An emergency fund serves as a financial safety net, providing you with a cushion to cover unexpected expenses or emergencies without resorting to high-interest loans or depleting your savings. To start building an emergency fund, set a specific savings goal. A common…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has blamed cable vandals for the power outage in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory. AEDC disclosed this in a notice released on Friday. Garki areas were most affected by the outage, which lasted for more than 24 hours. Residents living around Niger Delta Power Holding Company office,…

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has fixed tomorrow, the 30th of October this year, to deliver judgment on the appeal filed by Comrade Daniel Onjeh, the APC 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, challenging the declaration of Sen. Abba Moro of the PDP as the winner of the last Senatorial Election held…

Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. (Chief) Mike Ozekhome, has said that The Delborough Lagos is not just a hotel but a place of therapy, given its world-class standard and services. The household name with a storied career in the Nigerian legal landscape was recently appointed as a Board Member of The…

Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) is to take over the Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, Makurdi. BSUTH Chief Medical Director Dr Stephen Hwande made the announcement during an interactive session with journalists in Makurdi on Friday, where he noted that the objective was to make the hospital, which will commence services on November…

Nigeria has officially incorporated the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) into its routine immunization system, with the aim of reaching a record 7.7 million girls in a single round of vaccination, marking the largest endeavour of its kind in the African region. The Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, voiced his deep…

By Damilola Adeleke Debt management and reduction are pivotal steps towards achieving financial stability. Many individuals and families grapple with various forms of debt, from credit card balances to student loans and mortgages. It’s essential to develop a comprehensive strategy to tackle these financial obligations. Start by organizing your debts, categorizing them by interest rates,…

Police operatives in Rivers State have arrested a man identified as Collins for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Otuene Justina Nkang. Nkang, a 300-level Biochemistry student of the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) who had earlier been reported missing, was found mutilated at the suspect’s residence situated on Road 15, NTA Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State…

Governor Mohammed Bago has directed all Niger State residents to each plant a tree as a means of fostering a green economy in the state. Bago, who reeled out the first Executive Order on tree planting, said his administration is ready to create the necessary environment for businesses to thrive. The Governor gave the order…

President Bola Tinubu and his main contenders in the presidential elections – Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi – of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party were absent from the Supreme Court in Abuja. The court is billed to deliver judgement today on the Atiku and Obi’s appeals against the tribunal’s judgment affirming Tinubu’s…

From October 17 to 18, the third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation was held in Beijing, China, featuring the theme“High-quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Together for Common Development and Prosperity”. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the forum and delivered a keynote speech. President Xi noted that the Belt…

Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen hopes to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in his career. Osimhen is among the 30 players nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or. Mohamed Salah, Andre Onana and Yassine Bonou are the other Africans on the shortlist. Argentina captain, Lionel Messi and Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland are…

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Tim Sherwood has predicted Manchester City to beat Manchester United when both teams clash in a Premier League derby this weekend. Sherwood believes Man United have a zero chance against Pep Guardiola’s side. Man United will host their Premier League rivals Man City on Sunday at Old Trafford. Speaking on Sky…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a term of five years each.Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,Mr Ajuri Ngelale, who made this known in a statement, said the appointments were subject to the confirmation of…

Two separate bills demanding greater transparency in the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, passed second reading in the Senate on Wednesday. The first bill titled: Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) (Amendment) Bill 2023” was sponsored by Senator Steve Karimi (APC – Kogi West), is seeking to prevent a person occupying the office…

Mr Ahmed Raji, SAN, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding immediate withdrawal of the amended list of candidates released for the poll. Raji, who is counsel to Chief Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate in the Nov. 11 Bayelsa election, described the decision of the electoral umpire as prejudicial….