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Head Start early childhood programs are fighting back against the Trump administration in a lawsuit after being told words like “Black,” “disability,” “female,” “minority,” “trauma,” “tribal,” and “women” must be removed from funding applications — or be denied, NPR reports.  The list, submitted Dec. 5, includes 200 words, including “accessible” and “belong” in a lawsuit […]

A men’s boutique, “Dressed for the Part,” has been launched at New York City’s Rikers Island prison through a partnership between the New York City Department of Correction (DOC) and 100 Suits. The DOC announced that the boutique is located at the Eric M. Taylor Center on Rikers Island. This continues the partnership between the […]

 “The poll that matters is the one that happens on Election Day”—   Heather Wilson We are at that point when you get genuinely confused over the length of an election race. So much has been packed into the last two years that you will be forgiven for thinking the elections of 2027 have only one competitor: […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The Commission stressed that Bello’s trial is still ongoing and that it is solely the responsibility of the court—not the EFCC—to determine his guilt or innocence. […]

By Idowu Bankole Former Ambassador to South Korea and Coordinator, Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor has said that the development of Oyigbo Local Government Area has been stalled under Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Akawor stated this on Monday, during a “thank you” visit to the local government area by the Minister of the […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The UK government has activated a counter-terror policy that allows it to seize mobile phones from illegal migrants without arresting them. The government said the new law would help it to gather intelligence on smuggling gangs organising small boat crossings to the UK. According to the Home Office, officers […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young African trade unions have expressed strong condemnation of the United States’ recent military actions in Venezuela, describing them as a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty. The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa,  has voiced full solidarity with the workers and people of Venezuela, aligning itself with a […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his belief in God and the people support as the basis for getting re-elected as Governor later this year. Addressing audience at the beginning of the year inter-religious prayer comprising of labour and religious leaders as well as workers at the State Secretariat on […]

… NLC kicks By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Three workers of local government in Osun State were on Monday arrested after stealing council properties at their respective council secretariats. The workers were arrested in Boluwaduro and Egbedore local government council secretariats following the resumption of workers back to their duty posts. Speaking with newsmen in Osogbo […]

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Workers across local government council secretariats have resumed to their duty post following the directives of their leaders after 11 months absence from work. The workers under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, led by Dr Nathaniel Ogungbangbe had embarked on 11-month strike over dispute between APC […]

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Some aggrieved Nigerians have appealled to the Federal Government to “retrace its locus immediately, as lies, deceit, corruption, can’t improve citizens’ welfare”. The respondents shared their minds, yesterday, when Vanguard sampled their views on some current happenings in the country. For Nze Peter Chika Odoemena, life has virtually become worthless in Nigeria. […]

By Mathew Johnson LAGOS — RESIDENTS of Ikotun area in Lagos State have commended the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, and the Commander, Command Tactical team Ijegun Annex, for reducing crime and tackling criminals. The residents, who spoke separately to reporters, noted that crime has drastically reduced in their area and commended the Commissioner of Police, […]