Ahead of the 2019 general election, three South-East groups have released the outcome of their screening of possible presidential candidates, insisting that the zone would not back out of the contest. The groups, World Igbo Youth Movement, the Igbo Students’ Forum and the Igbo Diaspora Women Professionals had earlier shortlisted over 20 Igbo indigenes for […] No going back on 2019

Ogenyi Onazi’s move to English Championship club Birmingham from Trabzonspor is in doubt, as he has resumed training with the Turkish team. The Super Eagles’ midfielder has been linked with a move to Birmingham City in the past few days and it was reported to be close. Both clubs were believed to have agreed a […] Onazi Ogenyi’s move to Birmingham

Reno Omokri, a former aide of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has continued his verbal onslaught against Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media. This time, he took on Shehu for describing anti-Buhari protesters as jobless. Shehu, while featuring on Channel’s television’s Sunrise Daily, said Buhari fulfilled all constitutional requirements before embarking […] Buhari,

Chairman of the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee, on Treasury Single Account (TSA) Abubakar Nuhu (Kano-APC) has ordered the Auditor-General of the Federation, Anthony Ayene, to submit audit report of the account in November. He gave the directed on Wednesday when Ayene appeared before the committee. Ayene had explained that his office could not carry […] TSA:

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) have joined the ongoing nationwide strike embarked upon by the union on Monday. Ifeanyichukwu Abada, chairman of ASUU-UNN, made this disclosure at a news briefing on Wednesday in Nsukka, shortly after the union’s congress attended by members from Enugu […] ASUU: UNN, UniAbuja declares

The Abuja edition of the annual “Who is Who ” awards to hold in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in December is aimed at recognizing residents who have affected lives and the society. The post “Who is Who” awards set to make debut in FCT appeared first on Vanguard News.

One person was feared dead on Wednesday in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State as the Indigenous People of Biafra clashed with police and soldiers. The fracas was instigated by a planned visit of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to the area in furtherance of his anti-election campaign in the state. Kanu and his […]

The United Kingdom (UK) chapter of Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG), has condemned the recent wave of protests over President Muhammadu Buhari’s continued medical vacation in London. This was made known in a statement signed by the group’s Coordinator, Ibukun Ola, and issued to newsmen in Abuja. According to Ola, recent developments posed great […] Nigerians in

The police have commenced an investigation into the gun attack on the Economic and Financial Crimes headquarters in Wuse, Abuja by unknown gunmen. The Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood said the Federal Capital Territory Police Command had initiated an investigation into the accident which reportedly occurred on Wednesday. He explained that detectives are examining […]

Northern Governors represented by Governor of Borno State and Chairman of their forum, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday met with a group of Northern elders and Arewa coalition leaders. The parley was in continuation of efforts to ensure withdrawal of October 1 quit notice against Igbos living in the North, The meeting which began at about […] Police discover human parts in Ogun

By Izuchukwu Okosi: Nigeria forward Anthony Nwakaeme scored in the 12th minute of Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s UEFA Champions League play-offs first leg 2-1 win against Maribor at the Yaakov Turner Toto Stadium in Israel on Wednesday night, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu was also in action in the game for Hapoel and both […] The post UCL:

ONE person was feared dead Wednesday at Ekwulobia in Aguata local government area of Anambra State during a clash between security operatives and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IOPB. The post ‘…security men confiscated Biafran flags during police, IPOB clash in Anambra’ appeared first on Vanguard

  Staff of Kebbi State House of Assembly on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-payment of their allowances for the past three years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the strike stalled the activities of the House as the workers’ chants made it impossible for the members to communicate, forcing

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has commiserated with the first lady of Sierra Leone, Mrs Sia Koroma over the unfortunate mudslide that killed over 300 people in Sierra Leone. The post Sierra Leone mudslide: Aisha Buhari commiserates with Mrs Koroma appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has finally made his decision on his country’s disputed polls: he would challenge the result in the country’s Supreme court. The post Kenyan election: Raila Odinga to move to Supreme Court appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi has been denied a work permit to play for English Championship side Birmingham City. The post FA denies Onazi work permit appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Football Association is facing questions over why it paid “hush money” to international footballer Eni Aluko after it emerged that a bullying complaint against the England manager, Mark Sampson, included an allegation that he made a remark with “racial and prejudicial connotations” to another player. The post FA under pressure over £80,000 payment to Aluko appeared first on

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has dropped Gareth Bale to the bench, for the second leg of their Spanish Super Cup tie against Barcelona, despite the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo through suspension. Madrid hold a 3-1 lead from the first leg, as they look set to claim a seventh trophy of Zidane’s short reign. Despite […] Real Madrid vs Barcelona:

?Home-based Super Eagles on Wednesday beat Kano Pillars 1-0 in a friendly match in preparation for the Championship for African Nations (CHAN) qualifying match against Benin Republic. ? The post Home-based Eagles beat Kano Pillars 1-0? in friendly? appeared first on Vanguard News.

Barcelona have struck a £104million deal with Liverpool to sign Philippe Coutinho, according to reports in the Spanish media. The post Liverpool agree £104m Coutinho sale appeared first on Vanguard News.