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To prevent continued attacks, the next generation of counter-terrorism must be people-centred, not focused on military might. The fall of Afghanistan last month and the Taliban’s resurgence epitomises the failure of counter-terrorism over the past 20 years. Since 9/11, an estimated 254 000 people have died in terror attacks worldwide. The fight against terrorism has become a global priority to eliminate the …

Afghan police at Kabul airport have returned to work manning checkpoints alongside Taliban security for the first time since the Islamists seized power, officers said Sunday. When the Taliban swept into Kabul last month ousting the government, police abandoned their posts, fearful of what the Islamists would do. But two officers said they had returned to work Saturday after receiving …

Winnington Citizens & Partners, a visa processing and citizenship acquisition agency said on Friday that Nigerians “can travel to as many as 160 countries across the World without Visa requirements.” Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mrs Winnie Okoh, in an interview with newsmen, said the firms had packages that could ensure such visa-free travels for Nigerians. She said that …

The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the prophecies of the late sage and Premier of the old Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is coming to pass in Ibeju-Lekki axis of the state. According to the governor, Ibeju Lekki is prospering richly because of the prophetic utterances of Awolowo. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement on Sunday evening after watching …

Barring any last minute change, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Philip Shaibu will dump the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to an undisclosed political party. Vanguard was made to understand that if the body language and recent marathon meetings that took place outside the country last week between the Edo Deputy Governor and some party bigwigs in the country, …

“During the attack, security officers on duty which comprised of 15 Soldiers, 10 Police Officers and 10 armed guards of the NCoS on duty fought gallantly to repel the attack.” Armed men have attacked a Correctional facility in Kabba, Kogi State, North-central Nigeria, killing two officials and freeing many inmates. Sola Fasure, a spokesperson to the interior minister, Rauf Aregbesola, …

The Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, on Monday led a protest against the continued sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra. Though IPOB had later suspended the order, residents had continued to stay at home every Monday apparently because of fear of possible attack by hoodlums. On Monday, the state government moved to some streets in Awka, the state …

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and leader of the party in Edo South Senatorial District, Owere Dickson Imasogie has been reported kidnapped alongside his driver. The incident was said to have happened around 7 am Monday morning. A source close to the family said “He was kidnapped in his farm around Obada area in Uhunmwonde local government …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said academic activities will commence at the Edo State College of Agriculture in Iguoriakhi, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state, in January 2022. The governor gave the assurance during an inspection of ongoing construction work at the campus of the college in Iguoriakhi near Benin City. He said, “You will …

Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kimgdom, was today, at his 87th birthday thanksgiving, described by Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, as a generational gift to the state, Nigeria, Africa and the World at large. In celebration of the prominent Benin Chief and philanthropist, Obaseki spoke to journalists at the thanksgiving service for Chief Igbinedion, held at St. …