Written by By Henry Ojelu When President Bola Tinubu announced the pardon of 175 ex-convicts earlier this month under the Federal Government’s Prerogative of Mercy, the gesture was expected to demonstrate compassion, align with the administration’s commitment to justice reform, and decongest overcrowded correctional centres across the country. But instead of applause, the decision stirred intense controversy, … Continue reading “Mercy on trial: Lawyers question ethics of Tinubu’s pardon”
LAGOS — ELDERS in the media profession including the founder and Publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Uncle Sam Amuka-Pemu; Ben Lawrence and Alagba Bamiji Ojo, were among 70 veteran journalists, celebrated in Lagos for representing the Nigerian journalism of their time. The event, tagged ‘Appreciation Day’, for Nigeria’s news media elders was held at the Nigerian … Continue reading “Amuka-Pemu, Lawrence, media elders celebrated in Lagos”
By Henry Obetta LAGOS— THE Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday, explained that his decision to donate a public secondary school to Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area, LCDA, in Surulere area of Lagos was as a result of the hardship being faced by students, parents, teachers and community leaders. Inaugurating the … Continue reading “Why I donated school to Lagos community —Gbajabiamila”
By Henry Obetta To expand access to healthcare information and driving universal health coverage, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s first Health Insurance Online Radio, ILERA EKO Spotlight. The digital platform, unveiled during LASHMA’s 2025 Quarter 3 Media Parley marks a new chapter in the state’s public health communication — … Continue reading “LASG launches Nigeria’s first health insurance online Radio”
… As Roche, journalists tackle breast cancer myths By Chioma Obinna Despite growing awareness campaigns, late detection of breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among Nigerian women. Health experts say fear, ignorance, and poor information continue to keep many patients away from early screening and life-saving treatment. To bridge this … Continue reading “Early detection still saves lives, experts warn”
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ten persons, including a pregnant woman, have reportedly died in an auto crash that occurred in the Akungba-Akoko area of Ondo state. An eyewitness account told Vanguard that the crash involved a truck that allegedly lost control and rammed into some shops along the Owo-Akungba-Ikare Akoko expressway, killing the victims on … Continue reading “Tragic, pregnant woman, nine others killed in Ondo auto crash”
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s maritime, logistics, and transport sectors through innovation and reforms. Oyetola made this known while declaring open the 2025 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) with the theme ‘Enhancing Logistics and Transport for … Continue reading “FG committed to advancing Maritime and Blue Economy — Oyetola”
In driving the ‘Change Nigeria’ through Nigerian youths participation in politics, legitimate businesses, entrepreneurship, innovation initiative, the proud son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu has met with young Igbo billionaire businessmen. Seyi Tinubu met with the Delborough Lagos/Stanel boss, Stanley Uzochukwu; Zenco, Obi Cubana; E-Money, Ituma Enviable, Hon Chima Anyaso and other young … Continue reading “Change Nigeria: Seyi Tinubu meets Stanley Uzochukwu, Obi Cubana, other Igbo businessmen”
Soludo Highlights Security Gains, Inclusive Dialogue, and Vision for a Prosperous Igbo Homeland Awka, Nigeria — October 20, 2025, As Anambra State prepares for the November 8 governorship election, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has reaffirmed his administration’s transformative strides under his “Five Pillars of Transformation,” emphasizing remarkable progress in security, governance, economic renewal, and civic … Continue reading “Deepening the Revolution Along the Five Solution Pillars”
As the November 8th gubernatorial election in Anambra State draws near, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, who is well known for his incredible leadership and transformational drive, recounts his numerous achievements and the support from the people for a second term on a Channels TV One-on-One programme held on Sunday. The governor highlighted his administration’s achievements … Continue reading “Governor Soludo Highlights Transformational Achievements in Anambra, As Solidarity for His Re-election Gathers Momentum”