The identity of the 13-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed by operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi in Onitsha South Local Government Area, Anambra State, has been revealed as Fabian Ugo. Speaking to Sunday Vanguard, the grieving family expressed their anguish and vowed to seek justice for Fabian. According to the family, the pain of the loss is even deeper because the boy was not involved in...

It was 8:47 p.m. that dangerous Nigerian time when NEPA had just taken light without notice and mosquitoes were flying around like they had scheduled an emergency meeting with no chairman. The streetlights blinked weakly, dogs barked at shadows, and the road had that eerie silence that made every footstep sound like a drumbeat.   Blessing was walking fast-fast.   Not strolling....

Afrobeats legend D’banj has revealed exciting plans for a joint tour with fellow music icons 2Baba and Timaya, marking a powerful comeback for the pioneers who helped take Afrobeats global. Speaking during an interview with Adesope Live in London, D’banj reflected on the genre’s journey from its humble West African beginnings in the 2000s to becoming a global phenomenon today....

Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has ignited a conversation on cultural identity and naming traditions after making a bold observation about Yoruba and Igbo naming patterns. In a recent post, the actor remarked that “Yorubas name their children based on hope and aspiration, while Igbos often name theirs based on pain, trials, or past experiences.” The statement has stirred varied...

Tinubu orders audit to reform Nigeria’s civil service. Mr Tinubu described the civil service as “the engine room” for delivering public goods and effective governance throughout Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full personnel audit and skills gap analysis across the Federal Civil Service to improve capacity and overall performance. He gave the directive on...