Over 60 weightlifting coaches are currently attending the International Weightlifting Federation Level 2 Coaching Course in Abuja. During the event’s opening, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr Habu Gumel, emphasized the significance of the Weightlifting Federation of Nigeria’s preparations for the Paris Games, highlighting the course as a crucial step in the Olympic Solidarity…
The Super Eagles have been placed in Pot 1 ahead of the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the draw procedure on its official website on Wednesday. CAF said, Highest ranked nations, according to the latest FIFA Rankings released June 20 , 2024 will occupy…
The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a cholera-free environment statewide by unveiling comprehensive infection prevention measures as a proactive step against the disease. The Commissioner for Health, Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, disclosed this in a statement released to journalists in Lokoja on Wednesday. He listed the decisive actions taken by the state…
The Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has appealed to members of the Benue South Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to vote for credible candidates during the forthcoming congresses of the party. He admonished them to avoid dwelling on issues that divide them and instead embrace peace and unity within the party. Moro said this on…
The House of Representatives has decided to look into promotion stagnation in the Federal Civil Service from 2013 to 2023. The resolution was a sequel to a motion moved by Rep. Salman Idris, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Agric Colleges and Institutions in Abuja. He said that promotion remained the progression of civil servants…
Popular American television host, Nick Cannon, has disclosed the reason behind the $10-million insurance policy on his testicles. The father of 12 explained that he insured his testicles because they are his “most valuable assets.” In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cannon said he took the decision because other celebrities, especially athletes, were also…
Nigerian singer ‘Shasha Damilola Alesh’ popularly known as “Dice Ailes” has claimed to have influenced the new generation of afrobeat. The singer, who was known for the hit singles “Otedola” and “Ella”, said this while responding to questions on the concept of his new music video “Dice baba” which was released on the 28th of…
Ghanaian chef, Chef Ebenezer Smith, has been arrested and detained on allegations of fraud. According to Accra-based Asaase Radio, he was arrested just hours after he held a press conference at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, where he announced that he is the latest Guinness World Record holder for the longest…
American actor-comedian, Marlon Wayans has urged rappers including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, The Game, and Rick Ross to end their beef and make peace. Wayans was reacting to the viral video of Rick Ross getting jumped by fans of Drake in Vancouver for playing Kendrick’s diss song “Not Like Us,” when he made the plea. Posting on Instagram, Wayans explained…
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, has criticized the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for raising the interest rate to nearly 30 percent. Speaking at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja during the opening session of a three-day summit organized by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Tuesday, July 2,…
The Governor of Niger state, Mohammed Bago, today announced a bonus of N200,000 each to corps members under the Batch B stream posted to the state. The governor declared this on Tuesday, July 2 during the swearing-in of the 2024 Batch B Stream I corps members at the NYSC orientation camp in Paiko, Niger State….
A Canada-based Nigerian lawyer, Tomilola, who is married to a white man, has called out one of her followers for bashing white people on her Instagram page. The lady had commented on one of Tomilola’s pregnancy posts with her husband, saying that white people are ‘’vindictive, untrustworthy, harbour a lot of hate and jealousy. ‘’…
The Federal Government has warned that the unauthorised disclosure or leakage of official documents, capable of impacting the country negatively, is a punishable offence. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the warning on Tuesday, July 2, in Abuja, at a workshop organised by the Bureau for Public Service Reforms…
The South East Governors’ Forum has resolved to pay a visit to President Bola Tinubu to seek the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The governors made the resolution after a meeting in Enugu state on Tuesday, July 2. Present at the meeting were Governors Hope Uzodinma (Imo),…
Amber Rose is not letting the critics get to her. The rapper took to Instagram to show off her MAGA hat, seemingly continuing her public support for Donald Trump‘s presidential run. The mum-of-two flaunted her curves in a white bikini while touching the red hat on her head, which is worn by Trump and his supporters….
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that by the time President Tinubu is done with Nigeria after completing his tenure in office, many people will not recognize Nigeria anymore. While speaking at the flag-off of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, Senator Akpabio said; “I have no doubt that by the time the president is…
The House of Representatives has reassured Nigerians that the restructuring of federal government agencies, parastatals, and commissions, as part of implementing the Oronsaye Report, will not result in job losses. Dr. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka, Chairman of the House Special Ad-hoc Committee on the Restructuring of Government Agencies and Commissions, provided this assurance while addressing journalists…
The abductors of Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, mother of popular Hausa musician Dauda Adamu, known as Rarara, have demanded a ransom of N900 million after holding her captive for six days. A source close to the musician’s family revealed that the kidnappers initially demanded N1 billion but reduced the amount to N900 million after negotiations. “They…
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly committed suicide at his residence in Abuja. The identity of the deceased, who died on Monday, remains undisclosed, though it is known that he was a member of Course 5 of the EFCC academy. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the incident, stating that…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is set to introduce an open schooling programme designed to provide a flexible learning model in Nigeria. Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, announced this at a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Abuja. He explained that the initiative aims to significantly broaden access to basic education. Represented…
A stampede at a religious gathering in India on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people and left numerous others injured, according to officials. The panic erupted as thousands attempted to exit a makeshift tent following an event featuring a local Hindu guru known as Bhole Baba. Authorities suggested that heat and…
Justice Juan Merchan of a New York court has delayed the sentencing of Donald Trump to September 18, following a motion by Trump’s lawyers to contest his conviction. Initially, Trump was set to be sentenced on July 11. However, Justice Merchan announced on Tuesday that he would rule on the motions by September 6. Should…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has described Northerners plotting against President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections as ‘’unpatriotic’ politicians. Matawalle who is a former Zamfara State governor, accused such politicians of lacking grassroots support and having an “entitlement mentality.” He asserted that northern politicians with strong bases firmly supported Tinubu….
Nigerians spent a total of N16.5 trillion to buy diesel, petrol and generators to get electricity in 2023 alone, the Federal Government announced on Tuesday, July 2. It was also revealed that the formal power sector, including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution companies, made a total revenue of N1tn last year amid the over N16tn…
The son of the late Ebonyi traditional ruler, Nelson Igboke has advised men against training women above their own academic level. “Do not dare take the risk of training a woman either your wife, chick or girlfriend above your academic level. 80% of men who did never had the guts to tell the…
CALABAR—Five police officers attached to the Zone 6 Police Headquarters in Cross River State are currently in custody for allegedly abducting and fraudulently extorting N3 million from their unnamed victim. The incident, Vanguard learned, happened while the team was on patrol along the Ikom-Calabar highway. A statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer,…
RESIDENTS of the Iludun community in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, LCDA, yesterday, raised the alarm that the activities along the railway corridor and near Iludun market have claimed at least 10 lives. They, however, urged the Lagos State government to address the security challenge in the area. When Vanguard visited the community,…
Barring last minute’s change, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, may shut down universities tomorrow over the non-payment of four months withheld salaries by the government. Recall that a fortnight ago, the Joint Action Committee, JAC, comprising SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, had issued a two…
A High Court in Kano State has postponed the hearing of an application related to the ongoing Kano Emirship dispute until July 4. The applicants, including the Attorney-General of Kano State and the Kano State House of Assembly, aim to prevent the dethroned emirs of Kano, Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye from continuing to present…
The Federal Government is committed to finding innovative solutions to address food insecurity in the country, according to Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology. He made this statement during the opening ceremony of a four-day workshop focused on advancing satellite-based crop monitoring (CROPWATCH) to enhance resilience against global food insecurity. Nigeria, the most…
The Kukah Centre, supported by the European Union, is creating a political party management toolkit to guide both established and emerging political parties in enhancing their structures for national growth and development. At a validation workshop in Abuja, the Executive Director of the Kukah Centre, Father Atta Barkindo, emphasized the importance of strong political parties…
