2 mn read Fellow Nigerians, As I address you today, I am acutely aware of the hardships many of you are enduring during these challenging times. Our administration fully understands the burdens of rising living costs and the struggles to find meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard, and your concerns are recognized. […]

< 1 mn read In his October 1 Independence Day speech, President Bola Tinubu delivered a message of hope, emphasizing progress in the fight against terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. He assured Nigerians that his administration is making significant strides towards ensuring national security. Tinubu stated, “Our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry,” highlighting the government’s […]

< 1 mn read The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that candidates will now be required to pay N50,000 for the reprinting of certificates. NECO Registrar Dantani Wushishi made this announcement in a statement issued in Minna, Niger State. He highlighted that the N50,000 fee for certificate reprints is subject to periodic review. The council specified that requests […]

< 1 mn read The management of Edwards Private School in Agege, Lagos State, is embroiled in a contentious dispute with the Agege Local Government Area concerning the demolition of the school’s 30-year-old three-storey building. The school claims ownership of both the building and the land, accusing the council authorities of conducting an illegal demolition. In contrast, the council […]

< 1 mn read Comrade Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has voiced his disappointment regarding Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. He noted that what should have been a celebratory occasion is overshadowed by the country’s pressing issues, including poverty, insurgency, corruption, and poor infrastructure. In his message delivered in Abuja, Abure described the […]

< 1 mn read The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Petroleum Products Distribution Statistics for 2023, revealing a significant year-on-year (YoY) decline in the volume of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The volume of PMS fell by 12.6%, from 23.24 billion litres in 2022 to 20.29 billion litres in 2023. Additionally, PMS truck […]

2 mn read Labour Party presidential aspirant and leader of the Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph Fadojoe, lamented the state of Nigeria during his Independence Anniversary speech, highlighting the stark contrast between the country’s past and present. He noted that while Nigeria was once celebrated for its oil wealth, the nation is now burdened by […]

< 1 mn read Following President Bola Tinubu’s assertion that Nigeria is on a path of progress during his Independence Day speech, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, has expressed his concerns regarding the state of insecurity in the country, particularly focusing on ritual killings. In a statement released to Vanguard, the monarch emphasized that Nigeria cannot claim […]

< 1 mn read On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu, alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and other distinguished guests, commemorated Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary with a grand celebration. The festivities culminated in a military parade held at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marked by a […]

< 1 mn read Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that an ethical and morally upright society is crucial for attracting investors and fostering economic development. Shettima made this statement through Bashir Maidugu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Legal and Compliance Matters, during a webinar titled “Let’s Talk Ethics” held on Tuesday in Abuja. The theme of […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has awarded prestigious national honours to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas. Tinubu announced this on Tuesday morning during his nationwide broadcast marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. Other honorees include Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Deputy Speaker […]

2 mn read Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has reflected on Nigeria’s challenging journey towards nationhood, stating that the 64th independence anniversary calls for serious introspection by President Bola Tinubu and other leaders. In a goodwill message to Nigerians, Senator Mark acknowledged the numerous challenges facing the nation, including insecurity, poverty, disease, and general underdevelopment. […]

2 mn read The former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufa’i, spoke on Tuesday during a program on Freedom Radio Kaduna, addressing allegations against his administration. In his remarks delivered in Hausa, El-Rufa’i emphasized that his motivation for entering politics was to serve the people rather than to engage in corrupt practices. He stated, “I did not join […]

2 mn read With the review of the 1999 Constitution underway by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, is actively advocating for the creation of Anioma State. In an interview with Vanguard after a retreat focused on constitutional amendments, Senator Nwoko expressed his intent […]

2 mn read Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State highlighted that the 2024 Independence Anniversary arrives during a period of significant economic stress for many households, as Nigeria faces challenges from an unfair global economic system and years of mismanagement. Speaking at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary, he remarked, “Fellow citizens, today, we […]

< 1 mn read Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over Nigeria’s potential drift toward political dictatorship. He voiced his apprehensions in a tweet on his verified X account on Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 elections stated, “It is deeply regrettable that our current landscape reflects a troubling […]

2 mn read The Ndigbo in Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s plans to convene a national youth conference aimed at addressing pressing issues affecting young people in Nigeria. A Platform for Dialogue In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Deputy Apex […]