Unknown gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Ekiti

  Unknown gunmen on Saturday evening abducted the Parish Priest of Saint George’s Catholic Church Omu Ekiti in Oye Local Government, Reverend Father Michael Olofinlade It was gathered that Reverend Olofinlade was abducted between Itaji and Ijelu Ekiti while returning from Ado Ekiti. The Owajumu of Omu Ekiti, Oba Adeyeye Ogundeyi told revealed that security […]

2023: Obi Promises To Liberate Nigeria’s Economy, Tackle Insecurity

  The Labour Party (LP) president candidate Peter Obi has promised to adequately address Nigeria’s security and economic challenges if voted into office. Obi made this vow while addressing a gathering at the party’s presidential campaign rally in Akure, Ondo State capital on Saturday. The former Anambra governor, who was accompanied by his running mate […]

Money tears Yoruba Nation struggle apart

  Uncertain times lie ahead of Yoruba’s self-determination struggle following threats to the unity among its promoters. Many are concerned about the development, which seems to have left the once united fold divided. Already, key leaders of the platform, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, IOOW, through which the agitation is being promoted, have resigned, leading to […]

Police arrest couple over ‘torture’ of two children in Lagos

  The Lagos police command says it has arrested a couple over their alleged involvement in the torture of two children in Egbeda area of the state. Speaking with TheCable on Saturday, Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the incident. Hundeyin said the woman, identified as Busola Oyediran, is the mother of the […]

Why Buhari can’t implement Oronsaye report — Source

  The full implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye report may not be feasible under the regime of the President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), a senior presidency source has revealed to Saturday PUNCH. This, the source said was premised on the current election mood of the key stakeholders involved, coupled with the body language of […]

Decision to dump Shettima not blackmail – North-East youths

  The North-East Youths and Stakeholders Forum of the All Progressive Congress has knocked the spokesman of the APC campaign council, Festus Keyamo, for alleging that its decision to withdraw support for the party’s Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima, was a subtle blackmail. The group’s threat to dump Shettima over the gale of defection […]

Fire engulfs Police Headquarters in Kano

  The Kano State Police Command headquarters situated in Bompai area of the state has been engulfed by fire. Information available to Vanguard as at the time of filing this report were sketchy. It was gathered that the inferno whose cause was yet to be ascertained affected parts of the administrative block of the command. […]

Organ harvesting: Ekweremmadu’s daughter pleads not guilty

  Ike, Beatrice and Obeta denied conspiracy to arrange the travel of another person with a view to exploitation at the Old Bailey on December 20, while Sonia pleaded not guilty today (Friday), Daily Mail reported. It is alleged they conspired together, with others and another family member Isaac Ekweremadu who remains in Nigeria, to […]

Jonathan: We Get So Blinded When We Get Political Power

  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has admonished the political class to allow the judiciary perform its constitutional functions, saying politicians get blinded when they get power. Jonathan gave the admonition during the book presentation/reception that ended week-long activities that marked the retirement of the Bayelsa State Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri. At the event in […]