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By Dapo Akinrefon Following a closed-door meeting between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Sunday, Vanguard has learned that the two leaders discussed the state of the nation and how to rescue the country, among others. Though details of the discussions between Obasanjo and Obi are […]

By John Alechenu, Abuja The Labour Party (LP), has demanded for an immediate probe of the six-months emergency rule in Rivers State.  Interim National Publicity Secretary of the party, Tony Akeni, expressed the party’s position on the emergency rule in Rivers State, in Abuja, late on Monday.  Akeni alleged among other things that, the Rivers […]

…Jonathan can run but not as ‘spoiler’, says Olawepo-Hashim …No shortlist yet, other contenders from South are welcome – Legal adviser By Clifford Nudujihe & Luminous Jannamike ALLEGED shortlisting of former President Goodluck Jonathan, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi; and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, for consideration for the Peoples Democratic Party, […]

The federal government has warned that no teacher without certification by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN. Consequently, the Federal Ministry of Education has realigned the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria and the National Teachers’ Institute to enhance teachers’ professionalism and improve education delivery nationwide.. Outlining the new roles for the two agencies in […]

A new UN report has revealed that North Korea was increasingly imposing  death penalty, including for watching or sharing foreign films and TV dramas, and also forcing citizens into labour. The UN Human Rights Office said the state had tightened control over “all aspects of citizens’ lives” in the past decade, with surveillance becoming “more […]

By Tunde Oso The Federal Government has helped advertising practitioners, operators and stakeholders to achieve their business objectives as well as showcasing advertising as a catalyst for national development. In reaction to issues around the feedback from the previous editions of the yearly National Advertising Conference at a press briefing to announce the 2025 edition, […]

By Jeff Agbodo The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has raised alarm that armed herdsmen, Boko Haram insurgents, and other jihadist groups destroy an estimated 1,200 churches every year in Nigeria. The rights group said its investigations showed that about 100 churches are attacked monthly, translating to roughly 19,100 churches […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, CPPE, yesterday, called on the federal government to urgently revisit the six months ban placed on raw shea nut exports in order to salvage the industry from collapse. The CPPE, in a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muda Yusuf, […]

By Tunde Oso The Federal Inland Revenue Service has dismissed claims that Nigerians must obtain a separate Tax Identification Number before they can own or operate a bank account, insisting that the new framework integrates seamlessly with existing national registries such as the National Identification Number and Corporate Affairs Commission records. The clarification comes amid […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The federal government warned yesterday, that 32 locations across 11 states might experience heavy rainfall that may lead to severe flooding between yesterday and September 18, 2025. The warning came just days after torrential rainfall in Zaria, Kaduna State, displaced over 470 children and destroyed no fewer than 270 homes across several […]

…Appeals for sustained religious harmony for national peace, devt …As Catholic Church tasks FG on immorality, exploitation by fertility clinics over IMF …Forbids Catholics’ indulgence in IVF By Egufe Yafugborhi IKOT – EKPENE – PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has challenged faith leaders in Nigeria to speak truth to power and offer viable solutions to help […]

African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed report that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has validated and released a list of the party’s state chairmen across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The clarification came against the backdrop of the report that the electoral commission had released the list of the party’s […]