Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State, on Monday held a peaceful demonstration at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Dutse, calling for the recognition of what they described as the party’s authentic national leadership. The protesters marched to the commission’s state office and submitted a petition, accusing…
The Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, has observed that global labour markets remain broadly stable, but millions of workers continue to face deep structural challenges. Speaking at the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Houngbo said persistent deficits in decent work are undermining…
Retired police personnel and their families, under the aegis of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria, on Monday staged a protest at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, blocking one of its gates. The retirees said the demonstration was against the continued inclusion of the Nigeria Police Force in the Contributory Pension Scheme. They described…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has extended warm felicitations to Sen Sharafadeen Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement, Barr Akeem Agbaje described Sen. Alli as a committed…
Nigerian professional wrestler, Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi, defeated 10-time WWE Champion Brock Lesnar in under five minutes on his WrestleMania debut on Sunday. The clash, one of the headline matches at WrestleMania 42, ended on a dramatic note as the 27-year-old Nigerian overpowered the veteran. Lesnar left his wrestling gear in the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly facing a serious internal crisis over the fielding of a presidential candidate According to Daily Sun, all presidential aspirants in the party have indicated they do not plan to step down. In a matter of days, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of…
Suspected terrorists have launched a fresh attack on a military camp in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three soldiers. The assault reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, sending panic across the area as heavy gunfire echoed through the community. Sources who spoke with Vangaurd said the assailants stormed…
Members of the Ibadan Community of Cotonou, Benin Republic, staged a vibrant display of culture and unity as they held their maiden Ibadan Day celebration at Midombo Stadium, Akpakpa. The colourful event brought together prominent sons and daughters of Ibadan living in the West African nation, alongside traditional rulers and well-wishers. The Olubadan of Ibadanland,…
There are strong indications that Oyo residents may have to wait a little longer to know the governorship candidate that Governor Seyi Makinde will support ahead of the 2027 election. The governor said he would unveil his preferred candidate before the end of the first week of May, as political activities intensify across the state….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the release of results for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board said 1,264,940 results from the two days had been processed and made…