Protests have broken out across Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Christian town in central Syria. The incident, captured in videos shared on social media, shows footage of the tree in Suqaylabiyah’s main square engulfed in flames, with masked men seen pouring an unidentified liquid onto it on the…
The estimated landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in Nigeria has seen a decline of ₦36, dropping to ₦900.28 per litre as of Thursday. This marks a 3.62% decrease from the previous week’s landing cost of ₦936.75 per litre, according to data released by the Major Energy Marketers Association of…
Fresh indications of reconciliation have emerged in Rivers State after President Bola Tinubu intervened in the lingering political crisis during a late-night meeting in Abuja. A source within the Villa told Vanguard that the President held talks with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; and other key…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Enugu State on a one-day official visit to inaugurate some projects. The President, who arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu at about 1:25pm was dressed in the traditional Igbo attire (Ishiagu) and a red cap to match. President Tinubu is expected to commission some projects executed…
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the Catholic Church stands at a pivotal crossroads as it prepares for a new era of leadership. As the first pope from Latin America, Francis left a lasting impact by championing social justice, environmental stewardship, and a more inclusive vision of the Church. Now, the College…
Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but no later than…
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, and almost everyone who watched the Super Falcons against Algeria in a recent two-legged international friendly can testify that Nasarawa Amazons midfield sensation, Josephine Mathias, caught the attention of fans, being easy on the eyes, besides her savoir-faire. The 24-year-old sent heads turning over the legs with…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as the most abused politician in Nigeria today after President Bola Tinubu, as he declared that politics in Rivers State will officially commence from January 2026. Wike spoke on Saturday during a special thanksgiving service organised by the South-South Development Commission’s Chibudom Nwuche and…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 22,800 bags of rice to Christians in the 19 northern states as palliatives for Christmas and New Year. Flagging off the donation at Murtala Square in Kaduna, the First Lady announced that each of the 19 states in the region would receive 1,200 bags of rice and…
Nigerian oil company, Oando Plc, has been shortlisted by the Trinidadian government as one of three final contenders to take over the country’s state-owned refinery, Petrotrin. The defunct company is a state-owned oil company in Trinidad and Tobago. The Trinidadian Finance Minister, Colm Imbert, disclosed this during a presentation of its national budget held on…
