This week, African leaders are gathering in China’s capital, Beijing, with hopes of securing funding for large-scale infrastructure projects as they navigate the growing competition between global powers vying for resources and influence on the continent. Over the past decade, China has deepened its ties with African nations, providing billions in loans that have fueled…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has announced a relief package of N100 million for flood victims in Gummi Local Government Area, following a devastating flood caused by heavy rainfall last week. The announcement was made on Saturday during the governor’s on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected communities. Expressing his sympathy for the victims, Governor…
President Bola Tinubu landed in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit, marking a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s ties with China. The visit coincides with the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future.” The visit was announced by…
Families of hostages held in Gaza have called for a nationwide general strike starting Sunday night, aiming to pressure the Israeli government into securing the release of captives still held by Hamas. The call for action follows the discovery of six hostages’ bodies in a tunnel in Rafah, Gaza, by the Israeli military, which has…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chidinma Adetshina, representing Taraba State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, emerging victorious among 24 contestants at the prestigious pageant’s grand finale held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday night. The 23-year-old beauty queen, who recently made headlines after withdrawing from the Miss South Africa pageant due to a controversy…
The Supreme Court has fixed October 3 for judgment in a suit filed by a former federal lawmaker, Mr Smart Adeyemi, challenging the conduct of the Kogi State governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeyemi is challenging the validity of the election which produced Mr Usman Ododo as the party’s flag bearer in…
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has directed his legal team to immediately proceed with an appeal against today’s judgment of the governorship election tribunal that upheld the election of Sheriff Oborevwori as governor of Delta State. Senator Omo-Agege said the Tribunal failed to reckon with the fundamental flaws…
Bishop David Oyedepo, the Chancellor of, and Chairman, Board of Regents, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, has said until African leaders see leadership as an avenue to provide solutions to societal problems and not just occupying a position, the continent may not get it right. He also said looking outside for solutions to the problems…
Nigerian socialite, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry, has explained that his brawl with Mohbad was over N2 million owed him by the late singer. Recall that Vanguard had earlier published a report on how Sam Larry came under fire on social media after a video of him and some people harassing late singer, Mohbad…
