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A deep study of history reveals truth — not the motorpark folklore that often incites division and ignorance. Lagos did not begin with modern politics or street claims of ownership. Its story is older, deeper, and layered with Yoruba blood, Benin influence, and British manipulation. Before the British gunboats appeared on our shores, Lagos was … Continue reading “THE STORY OF AKITOYE, DOSUNMU AND THE TRUE ROOTS OF LAGOS”
The Invisible Wall: Is Regional Content an Act of Digital Racism, or Just Global Capitalism? The promise of the internet was a “global village”—a borderless world of information and entertainment. Yet, for millions of streaming subscribers across the globe, that promise dissolves into a familiar frustration: a blank screen, a generic error code, and … Continue reading “Nigerian to Sue Netflix over Movie not Available For Nigerians – The Invisible Wall: Is Regional Content an Act of Digital Racism, or Just Global Capitalism?”
Emotions ran high on Saturday as the remains of late Arise TV news anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, fondly called Sommie, were laid to rest in her hometown of Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The September 2025 tragedy, which claimed the life of the promising broadcaster during an armed robbery attack at her Abuja … Continue reading “Obi present as Arise TV journalist Maduagwu buried in Anambra”
A trending video of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels in distress has stirred widespread concern from fans on social media. In the viral footage, the actress is seen crying while being held and consoled by unidentified individuals. The reason for her distress remains unclear, leading to speculation among viewers. However, the actress says in the video, … Continue reading “Video: Regina Daniels in tears, sparks fears of domestic violence”
In a world that has rightly celebrated the empowerment of the girl child, Soledotun Titilope Abdulkarim-Yusuf is taking a bold and unconventional stand, one that is both necessary and overdue. As a town planner, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and humanitarian, she has chosen to lend her voice, time, and resources to a cause many have ignored: the … Continue reading “A society that neglects boys cannot protect girls— Abdulkarim-Yusuf’s”
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Kwara state police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, has said that kidnappings have been booming in the state because of the involvement of the informants, and the recruitment of young boys with serious inducements by the kidnappers to source for victims. Commissioner of police, who disclosed this at a press conference in Ilorin … Continue reading “Why kidnaping is booming in Kwara – CP Adekimi Ojo”
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to challenge the court order restricting the planned #FreeNnamdiKanu protests in Abuja, maintaining that the October 20 demonstration will proceed as scheduled. A Federal High Court in Abuja restrained Sowore and other groups from staging protests in certain areas of the Federal Capital Territory. The order, issued on … Continue reading “‘Double standards’- Sowore vows to contest court order halting Nnamdi Kanu protests”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Saturday that the war in Gaza would not be over until Hamas was disarmed and the Palestinian territory demilitarised. His declaration came as Hamas’s armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, handed over the remains of two further hostages on Saturday night under a US-brokered ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu’s office … Continue reading “Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms – Netanyahu”
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The immediate-past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Hon Babatunde Mohammed, has dumped the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This was stated in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Agunjin Ward, Ifelodun Local Government Area, obtained by Vanguard Saturday evening. His defection might … Continue reading “Immediate past Kwara PDP Chairman defects to ADC”
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over parts of Katsina, Yobe, Kano and Jigawa states in the northern region on Sunday. The agency anticipated the remaining parts of the … Continue reading “NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, haziness nationwide”