The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin, the Edo State capital, has been submerged by flood following a torrential rainfall in the state. Reports said that the incident occurred on Friday, May 24, 2024. Confirming the incident, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun,…
The Director General National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, on Friday, tucked in his kitty Vanguard Newspaper’s Arts, Culture & Tourism Icon Award. The colourful event took place at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, on Victoria Island, Lagos. In attencdance to celebrate with the Tourism icon were top…
A group of Islamic scholars in Kano State has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing controversy surrounding the throne of Emir of Kano. The leader of the group, Malam Ibrahim Khalil, along with 20 others, made the call in a statement issued in Kano on Saturday. The scholars said that Kano State…
Elder statesman Edwin Clark re-echoed his call for restructuring to tackle the current security, socioeconomic and other challenges facing the country. He made the call during a church thanksgiving service held to mark his 97th birthday anniversary. Clark, a former Federal Commissioner of Information, who was happy to attain the age of 97, said that…
Manchester United defeated Premier League champions Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley Stadium to win 13th FA Cup trophy on Saturday. Much of the build-up to the game had centred on United manager Erik Ten Hag’s future with reports on Friday suggesting the club had decided to part company with the Dutchman regardless of the result…
The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three men for their alleged involvement in criminal activities in the state. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Aidamenbor Daniel, sighted on Friday, the suspects included one Abraham Achibong, who was accused of defiling his…
As you celebrate another year of life, we honor your remarkable journey and contributions to Nigeria’s development. From your early days as an engineer at Ibadan Polytechnic to your distinguished career in public service, your dedication and passion for a better Nigeria shine through. Your eight years as Commissioner for Works in Lagos State and…
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Assembly will convene on Monday. As part of the agreement, WHO Member States will present the results of their extensive negotiations to enhance global capabilities to respond to pandemics and outbreaks in the future. The International Health Regulations (2005) underwent two simultaneous negotiation processes to create the first…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, refused to grant an application filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd, seeking an interim order restraining the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from requesting any financial, accounting, or tax documents from them. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling on the ex-parte motion moved by the applicants’ counsel, Moyosore Onigbanjo,…
