The police in Lagos have arraigned two alleged hackers, Timothy Oluwabukola and Anthony Odemerho, before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly hacking into MTN Nigeria Communication Plc system and stealing airtime and data valued at N1.9 billion. The…
Nationwide protest: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Lekki Toll gate
On Thursday morning, policemen tear-gassed defiant protesters at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos. These protesters carried placards expressing their dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, marching against hunger and hardship across Nigeria. Protesters gathered at the Lekki Tollgate during the…
‘There are many fake activists in our midst’ – Protester raises alarm
A protester participating in the ongoing peaceful protest in Lagos State has cautioned fellow demonstrators to be vigilant. In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, the protester, who is in his late 50s and has participated in many protests in the…
#EndBadGovernance protests erupt nationwide over government policies, economic hardship
Major cities across Nigeria have come to a standstill as the #EndBadGovernance protests sweep the nation. From Abuja to Lagos, Port Harcourt to Kaduna, citizens have taken to the streets to voice their frustrations over poor living conditions and perceived…
Lagos launches Omibus ferries pilot operation
The Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, has kicked off the pilot operations of the 40-passenger Omibus ferries within the Lagos metropolis. The ferries were built by Caverton Marine Limited in collaboration with the Lagos State Government. Meanwhile, the pilot scheme…
Zenith Bank set to raise N290b capital via Rights Issue and Public Offer
Zenith Bank Plc has unveiled plans to raise N290 billion through a combined Rights Issue and Public Offer. The announcement came during a signing ceremony held on July 29, 2024, at The Civic Centre in Lagos, according to a statement.…
Death toll rises to 5 in Lagos building collapse
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the death toll in the building collapse at Arowojobe Estate in Maryland area of the state had risen to five person. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a…
AI Ignite Africa Lagos summit to spotlight marketing and communication innovations
AI Ignite Africa, in partnership with Global Tech Africa, is poised to host a revolutionary summit on July 26, 2024. The “AI & the Content, Marketing & Communications Revolution in Africa Summit” will convene at The Landmark Centre in Lagos,…
Bayo Onanuga: Spewing ethnic hatred as weapon against mass hunger — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
These are very dangerous days in Nigeria. “These are times that try men’s souls,” as the founding father of American independence, Thomas Paine, wrote in The American Crisis. In very recent history, people did not speak out in time until…
Bankers’ Committee unveils stunning transformation of National Theatre
The National Theatre in Lagos is undergoing a remarkable transformation, thanks to the intervention of the Bankers’ Committee. The iconic cultural landmark is being revived to its former glory and beyond, with the aim of creating a world-class creative and…