Nigerian soccer star Taiwo Awoniyi celebrated his birthday by becoming a father for the second time. Happy birthday and congratulations to the Awoniyis. Taiwo Awoniyi’s special day just kept getting better. Not only did he welcome a new baby into the world, but he also scored a goal on his birthday. Awoniyi and his wife…
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has undertaken an initiative to disseminate flyers throughout the south-eastern region, aiming to ensure that every resident is informed about the termination of the Monday sit-at-home practise in the area. IPOB initially declared the holiday for Mondays but later extended it. Supporters of Nnamdi Kanu have been enforcing…
The underrepresentation of women in the political sphere has raised concerns among various stakeholders within the country. The United Nations reported that merely 3.8% of women hold seats in both national and state parliaments, despite constituting approximately half of the nation’s population. To confront these challenge, the United Nations (UN) Women, in partnership with the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament is to convene an Extra-Ordinary Session on Saturday to address the recent political developments in the Republic of Niger. The Communications Division of the Parliament has released a statement disclosing that the session will take place virtually. According to the parliament, numerous ECOWAS member states have…
Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa, the Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), led a delegation which included the recently rescued Chibok girl, Rebecca Kubu, on a visit to the First Lady at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. 22-year-old Rebecca was rescued from Boko Haram insurgents by the Nigerian Army in Cameroon. She was 13…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged granduands of the Nigerian Police Acadamy to adhere to the ethics of modern policing and shun all forms of corruption. He stated this while delivering his address during the passing out parade of the 5th regular course cadets held at the Nigeria Police Academy, in Kano. Represented by the…
At fewer than 10 persons has feared dead and others injured as a section of the 150-year-old Zaria Central Mosque collapsed on Friday during a prayer session. The incident occurred at about 4 pm while the worshipers were praying. The Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli confirmed the incident to newsme on Thursday. He…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed concerned about the deteriorating conditions in which the Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, his wife and his son have been detained. UN Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Mr Farhan Haq, said this at a news conference in New York on Friday. President Bazoum and his family…
A bloody fights between rival cult groups during the Osun Osogbo festival has reportedly led to the death of three persons. It was also reportedly that the deadly clash led to varying degrees of injuries on 12 other persons when fighting broke out during the grand finale of the acclaimed international traditional festival. Till the…
England Football Captain Harry Kane on Saturday joined German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on a four-year deal. Kane has signed a deal believed to be worth more than 110m euros (£95m). Kane, 30, leaves Premier League Spurs as their all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances. A statement from Bayern read:”FC Bayern have…
The National Pension Commission has made a recovery of over twenty four billion naira since 2012 from employers who failed to remit pension deductions of their employees. The Director General of PENCOM, Hajya Aisha Dahir-Umar made this known in a message to the 2023 Conference for Journalists in Abuja. The Director General who was represented…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu, recalled turning down a N10 million offer to appear in a film from billionaire businessman Mike Adenuga. He disclosed this during an interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo. He claimed that at the time the offer was made, he had never earned even N1 million, yet he insisted on…
Chukwuemeka Okoye, also known as Frodd, a Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, and his wife Pharmacist Chioma have had their first child. On Friday, the birth of the baby girl named Elena, was announced on social media amid hysterical fan rejoicing. Presently, Frodd is a participant in the reality series Big Brother Naija All-Stars….
Bundesliga defending champions Bayern Munich have finally agreed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for the transfer of England striker Harry Kane to the Allianz Arena lords in the ongoing 2023 summer transfer window. Bayern Munich and Tottenham struck a deal in the region of £100 million for the 30-year-old. Bayern will pay £86 million upfront…
Super Falcons star defender Michelle Alozie has named Alex Iwobi as her crush among the Super Eagles players. Alozie revealed this during a virtual interview posted on Twitter. One of the interviewers asked: “I’ll ask you this question, but you can decide to waive it; just as we’ve got some tempting, beautiful, good-looking ladies in…
Ex Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Princess Onyejekwe has revealed that her primary intention for joining the reality show was to promote her business. Princess said although she felt she had a shot at the N120 million grand prize, she was still aware that it would be tough. Princess who was the first housemate…
Cordinators of the Niger Republic coup reportedly promised a top US ambassador that if neighboring nations tried military action, they would kill overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum. According to the Associated Press (AP), the junta revealed this to two western officials on Thursday , as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced the deployment…
Gunmen have ambushed a bus carrying Syrian soldiers in the country’s east, killing at least 20 and wounding others, opposition activists said Friday. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 23 Syrian soldiers were killed and 10 were wounded in the attack on a desert road near the eastern town of Mayadeen in Deir…
Real Madrid first Choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in training and may miss the majority of the season. A statement on its official club website said Courtois has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and would require surgery. The 31-year-old…
Nigerian President and Chairman of ECOWAS, President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the 2nd Extraordinary Summit to examine developments in the Socio-Political situation in the Republic of Niger. Declaring open the meeting, the Chairman of ECOWAS President Bola Tinubu stressed the need to prioritize diplomatic negotiations and dialogue in the call for the reinstatement…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said it has received written statements from football stakeholders in Cameroon to investigate FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o for alleged improper conduct. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF said it is looking into these requests based on and in accordance with the its Statutes and Regulations. The football body…
Kamsiyochukwu Nkechinyere Umeh, a student of Deeper Life High School, who gained nationwide recognition for achieving the highest score of 360 in the 2023 UTME, has continued to impress with her recent results from the West African Examination Council, WAEC. In a phone call with Vanguard, Kamsiyochukwu’s father, Mr. Umeh, shared that her daughter secured…
The bodies of 11 people have been found after fire broke out at a holiday home for persons with disability in the Haut-Rhin department town of Wintzenheim, in eastern France, local authorities say. Chief fire commander in Wintzenheim and head of rescue operations, Philippe Hauwiller, said 17 other persons were led to safety with one…
The Chief Executive Officer of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, has taken to his Twitter handle to unveil a new female artiste, Lifesize Teddy. Introducing the artiste, Don Jazzy said she is a rapper, poet, singer and songwriter. The music executive wrote, “Unveiling a new artist is a reminder of how an artist have let themselves…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to strengthen systematic mechanisms to attract second and third-generation Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute towards nation-building. Dr Okonjo-Iweala stated when she was honoured as the “Diaspora Icon” by the Chairman Nigerians In Diaspora Commission Mrs…
“In a courtroom session at Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, a 44-year-old man named Afeez Oriyomi faced charges today related to the alleged theft of 460 litres of diesel valued at N368,000. The accused, Oriyomi, whose residence details were not disclosed, entered a plea of not guilty to the two-count charge of theft and conspiracy. According to…
The Rivers State Government has initiated an investigation in response to complaints lodged by several nursing mothers who alleged that personnel within health centers were involved in the sale of immunization vaccines. The government has made it clear that any employees found engaging in the sale of vaccines will be subjected to disciplinary measures. Dr….
At the second CG’s conference held in Abuja, Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, revealed that within two years, more than 100 illegal refineries had been dismantled and around 200 individuals had been apprehended in connection with these activities. CG Audi urged the Corps’ personnel to escalate their…
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killing of Sheikh Ibrahim Albani, a respected Islamic scholar. The scholar was brutally murdered by alleged thieves who invaded his residence in the Tabra area along the state metropolis bypass. Governor Yahaya attended the funeral prayer for Sheikh Ibrahim Albani at the Bolari…
Former United States President Donald Trump has said he will rescind the open border policy of his successor, President Joe Biden, and see to the “largest domestic eviction operation in American history” if he emerges winner of the 2024 presidential polls. Trump made this known during a campaign event in New Hampshire, stressing that he…
West Ham United have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United to sign England defender, Harry Maguire. After losing out to Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in playing time and losing his position as club captain to Bruno Fernandes, Maguire has been facing a doubtful future at Manchester United. West Ham have emerged…
