The process for the selection of new Ooni of Ife has commenced in earnest if feelers emerging from Osun State are anything to go by. According to several sources, the Osun State government was set to formally write the Giesi Ruling House to present candidates for the stool recently vacated by the late Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the Olubuse II. Sijuwade joined his ancestors on July 28, 2015 at the Saint Mary Hospital, United Kingdom after a brief illness. Towards this end, reliable sources said that a crucial meeting was held last Friday at the Oke-Fia Government House, Osogbo, with Ife…
Author: Wale Adebayo
General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi at the flag-off of a state-wide crusade in Lagos declared that he was praying for President Muhammadu Buhari to succeed in his administration’s war against corruption in the country and urged Nigerians to follow suit. Addressing newsmen at the opening of the Lagos City-Wide Crusade organised by the church in conjunction with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, he urged Nigerians to support the president rather than complaining. “My prayer for the country is that the mighty change, supernatural change that God has done…
Vanguard columnist, Donu Kogbara, who was just released by kidnappers has narrated her ordeal to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, yesterday morning. “I was dumped in the middle of the creeks, leading to nowhere around 10 pm on Friday. And they forced an innocent fisherman to take me to Borokiri,” she recounted. “I am very happy to say that I have been released. I am alive, that is all that matters despite all the things that were lost in the robbery that preceded the abduction. I thank Vanguard Newspaper, my paper, for the love and support that I…
Nigeria U-23 team Coach, Samson Siasia, has praised his side’s fighting spirit after Saturday’s hard earned 1-1 draw against Senegal in their final group fixture of the ongoing All-Africa Games. The draw ensured the Dream Team VI top Group B and avoid facing host nation Congo in the semi-finals on Tuesday. “My boys made me proud, I love their fighting spirit, to concede a goal that late and come back to equalise is a sign that the boys have a strong mentality, I must also commend Mustapha who was able to calm his nerves to score the equaliser, for now…
Italian Flavia Pennetta defeated compatriot Roberta Vinci 7-6(7-4) 6-2 to clinch the US Open on Saturday. Moments after winning her first ever Grand Slam final, in a first-ever all-Italian singles showdown and the first to be contested by two women in ages +30 in the Open era, the 33-year-old announced her retirement. “Before I started this tournament, one month ago, I made a big decision in my life. And this is why I would like to say goodbye to tennis,” she announced in front of the Arthur Ashe crowd. “I’m really happy. It’s what all players want to do, go…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that three Nigerian pilgrims sustained minor injuries in the crane crash in Mecca’s Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia. A huge red crane had crashed into a part of the Grand Mosque as it was filled with worshippers, less than two weeks before the annual Hajj pilgrimage. At least 230 people were injured in the incident. The Chairman of the commission, Mallam Abdullahi Mukhtar, who made this known at a news conference in Abuja, said that the victims were responding to treatments in the Holy land. Although, he did not name the…
Immediate past Commissioner for Basic Education in Edo State, Patrick Aguinede, has denied media reports that he was sacked because of an alleged 4.5m naira fraud. According to a report published in a national daily, the former commissioner was involved in a fraud which has to do with the registration fee for the Junior Secondary School certificate examination. Speaking to reporters in his office, Aguinede explained that the state government was yet to release fund for the conduct of the examination and the registration money was paid into government coffers. “That report is misleading and damaging. Such persons should have…
The Archbishop of the Jos Ecclesiastical province and Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Emmanuel Kana Mani, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) to reintroduce the War Against Indiscipline (WAI), which was popular during his rule as military head of state between 1983 and 1985. In a statement commemorating his 25 years as a bishop in Maiduguri, the clergyman, said: “War Against Indiscipline (WAI), against corruption must be fought by all. Corruption is man made or man driven. “The ‘sacred cow’ syndrome must be totally eliminated. Nobody is above the law, therefore, let President Muhammadu Buhari, intensify…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday said that the present level of poverty and underdevelopment in the Northern parts of the country should not be allowed to define the future of the region. Osinbajo gave the advice in his address to the summit organized by the Northern Re-Awakening Forun (NRF),tagged Building a Safe, Secure and Economically Inclusive Northern Nigeria. “The Northern states occupying about 70 per cent of the land mass of the country have the highest infant and maternal mortality rate as well as the lowest rate of child enrollment in schools,” Osinbajo said. “They have the highest number of…
The member representing Nguru, Machina, Karsuwa and Yusufari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sidi Karasuwa, has disclosed that northeast legislators in the National Assembly had concluded plans to sponsor a bill for the reconstruction of the region. Mr. Karasuwa made this known on Saturday in Damaturu in an interview. He said the bill would seek the reconstruction, resettlement and development of the northeast region that has been devastated by Boko Haram insurgency. “The northeast legislators’ caucus has tabled a motion in the House of Representatives for reconstruction and development of the northeast, the senators will also toe the…
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Katsina, said on Saturday that he had deployed additional mobile police officers to Falgore forest along Kano-Jos road to enhance security.The commissioner said the deployment became necessary to reduce the activities of hoodlums in the forest. “Recently, I visited the forest to assess the security situation in the area, where I promised to send more policemen to the area to ensure effective patrol and surveillance”, he said. He said the decision was borne out of his resolve to address the activities of armed robbers and other criminals who attack innocent motorists along Kano-Jos road.…
In a bid to inspire a new crop of visionary elite in the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has called on Nigerian leaders to aspire to win the people’s heart rather than enrich themselves with state resources. According to him “our history reminds us of the visionary leaders in Nigeria, who fired our imagination through their vision, diligence and selfless service, who did not live or fight to enrich themselves, they did not leave vast personal estates behind, but their names and legacies live in the hearts of the people”. The Vice President stated this Saturday at the opening…
President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Saturday in Kaduna reaffirmed his administration’s total commitment to the rule of law, with a warning that proven acts of human rights violation by the Armed Forces would be punished. Addressing officers, troops and newly commissioned cadets at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), President Buhari reminded the graduands that the rule of law applied to the Armed Forces as much as any other institution in the country. “I wish to remind you of the Federal Government’s commitment to overhaul the rules of engagement and improve operational and legal mechanisms so that disciplinary steps are taken against…
Nigerian OAP, Toke Makinwa, who had marriage problems seems to have moved on. The pretty OAP is currently on vacation in New York. She posed with a large snake showing off a smile. See another photo below: –
Veteran Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw took to Instagram to inform her fans how much social media affects her life. In her words: – A few days ago, I wanted to send out a tweet but to my surprise found that my account had been suspended. One of the processes required to unsuspend my account was to write an appeal. Appeal? When I had done nothing wrong??! Also one required that I add my phone number.. I tried to…..it told me I had not put in a valid phone number.. At this point I gave up. A few friends reached out to…
Nigeria’s Young YBNL artiste, Lil Kesh has advised his fellow Nigerian rappers to make indigenous music. He said he wants other artistes to make music like himself, Reminisce, Phyno, Olamide and Dagrin, people who have made indigenous music a successful genre. In his words. “Put your culture into your rap then your fans will definitely listen to you. If you are an Igbo guy and you know you can put your Igbo dialect in to your rap, do it for your Igbo people. I am not doing hip-hop for those that understand English alone; there are some people in Osun state,…
Sexy artiste with Chocolate City Music, Victoria Kimani has revealed why she openly flaunts her curvy figure in her musical videos and stage performances. In a recent interview with The Vanguard, Kimani revealed that she has no apologies for flaunting her curvy figure because it’s hers and not borrowed. In her words, “I don’t think that is a bad thing. I am quite aware of that. Besides, why should I apologise for owning up to what is mine. At times, I can choose to wear Hijab to cover it up. ‘Sometimes, I decide to flaunt it. I don’t even look…
Veteran Nollywood actor turned politician, Richard Mofe Damijo aka RMD, recently joined Instagram. RMD just shared some new photos to kick off his launch on Instagram. The talented actor is Ini Edo‘s man crush. See another photo below: –
Nigerian duo, P-Square have just purchased their 3rd home in Atlanta, USA. Just last year, the twins purchased two houses and have shared photos of their third and newest house. According to Paul Okoye, they just bought a condo and are already fitting furniture. The duo also shared photos of the house been fixed up as well as photos of different sections of the house. They are currently on their 2015 US Tour. More photos below: –
Odion Jude Ighalo was the goal scorer as Watford secured their first win of the Premier League season at home to Swansea City. The Nigeria international, who just yesterday signed a new five-year contract, slammed home from close range from a Troy Deeney nod across the goal area in the 80th minute. The goal was the 100th in the Barclays Premier League at Vicarage Road and the striker’s second this season. Watford now have six points from five matches and will be at Newcastle next Saturday.