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The ruling party is making another attempt to settle its internal disagreement in Oyo State as its national leader prepares to meet rival factions today.
Finance Minister Oyedele urges Nigerian states to strengthen Internally-Generated Revenue (IGR) and reduce reliance on federal allocations for sustainable
“Yesterday, our National Legal Adviser, H.E. Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, represented our great party, ADC, at the signing of the National Peace Accord in Abuja,” the party said in a social media post.
…Party to conduct primaries for restored constituencies, legislative bye-elections
ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of primary elections ahead of the 2026 legislative bye-elections and the elections for four State House of Assembly constituencies recently restored by the Independent National Electoral ...
Gombe State has approved an extra ₦148 million every month to help its state university implement a new salary structure for academic and non-academic workers.
OPay Strengthens Fraud Detection, Prevention With Over 5,000 blocking rules
Former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, has praised Vanguard newspapers founder and veteran journalist, Sam Amuka, for his courage to take risks and his contributions to the Nigerian newspaper industry.
Osoba spoke at the launch of The Vanguard Chronology: 40 Years of Nigeria’s Leading Tabloid and Vanguard Book Launch and Reunion held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, where ...
The British Pound's last bargain was at N1,819/£1 against the naira on Tuesday's trade session, up from N1,830/£1 at the start of the week.
…Agency seizes 184.5kg cocaine, arrests two suspects in Lagos
A Nigerian social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as “KC Luxury”, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over his alleged links to an international cocaine trafficking network.
The arrest according to BBC, followed the seizure of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine ...
Online gambling is now mainstream entertainment. The World Cup brought millions into sports betting. TikTok and Twitch have changed how younger audiences discover gambling content. Slots are one tap away. Roulette spins take seconds.
A bet can be placed during a live match without much thought. Access has become incredibly simple while the underlying mathematics remains somewhat ...
By Emmanuel Iheaka
OWERRI — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has said federal allocations alone cannot guarantee prosperity for states, urging governments to develop sustainable sources of revenue and drive economic growth.
Oyedele stated this at the 2026 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) ...
Former Ekiti Governor Fayose praises President Tinubu’s magnanimity in the Osun election, contrasting it with alleged federal influence in the 2018 Ekiti p
…KPMG restructuring to align technical education with jobs, industry needs
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja
ABUJA — The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has launched a major restructuring of the Monotechnic and Technical Education Board, MBTE, as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s polytechnics and monotechnics as stronger engines of skills development, employment and economic ...
By Henry Umoru
As the presidential campaigns begin today, as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the media office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of next year’s elections, Peter Obi, has formally presented him as the “Candidate of Conscience” as campaigns for the 2027 presidential election officially commence.
In ...
…Accuses FG of double standard over release of captured terrorists
…Says APC risks PDP’s fate if it ignores history
..Promises to outperform Otti in all sectors
By Steve Oko
UMUAHIA — The governorship candidate of the Action People’s Party (APP) in Abia State, Gen. Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd.), has vowed to deploy every legal, political and ...
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to withdraw from selling consumer goods that do not comply with mandatory product labelling requirements.
The US is tightening Green Card rules with a stricter public charge test from September 18, 2026. Understand the new requirements for applicants.
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he may not support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 despite the endorsement of the president by his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Davido disclosed this during an interview with News Central TV, excerpts of which went viral on X on Tuesday.
Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya has shared an update on the ongoing cancer treatment of her colleague, Taiwo Hassan,
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has warned that continued loss of trees to human activities could worsen
Nigerian technology company Aurum Digital Consulting Limited, developers of the Aftermail email platform, has launched Football FanIQ™, an all-in-one football fan intelligence platform designed to give supporters a smarter, more personalised and interactive way to experience football.
The Vanguard Media Alumni Association has celebrated the life, legacy and contributions of Vanguard founder, Sam Amuka, popularly known as Uncle Sam, with the launch of a commemorative book, The Vanguard Chronology at 40…
The Chairman of the association, Enyobong Ita, said the book was conceived as an opportunity to document the experiences of former Vanguard journalists and honour Amuka ...
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has opened up about the incident that reportedly turned his relationship with fellow rapper Odumodu into a bitter fallout.
The South African Consulate in Lagos has denied reports that it has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians in response to anti-migrant protests in South Africa, insisting that all applicants who meet the requirements will continue to be processed without discrimination.
Following the recent crisis that claimed lives and disrupted peace in three communities, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, on Tuesday visited Kupa community to sympathise with the people and the Maiyaki of Kupa, His Royal Highness, Pharmacist Kabir Isa Dauda III. The crisis, which occurred a few weeks ago, reportedly started as a disagreement between
A woman recovering in hospital after allegedly being set on fire by her husband has shocked those around her with an unexpected request.
A disagreement between Nigerian music stars Davido and Wande Coal has spilled onto social media over a collaboration that never made it to fans.
For many Nigerian private schools, technology is no longer a luxury. It is becoming part of the basic infrastructure required to run a competitive school.
Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Ibadan Branch has called on young engineers to embrace innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship to
Fadahunsi, while speaking after the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election, said his visit to the palace was mainly to seek justice and express his pain over the killing of some members of his political party.
The meeting represents the penultimate stop on the Road to the Final series. It comes just three days after Athletissima in Lausanne, Switzerland, as the Diamond League season enters its decisive stage
Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) is set to spend R745 million to acquire 13 properties used by its dealerships from three of its executive directors and their associated family trusts.
Ayodele Fayose claims Peter Obi weakened his 2027 presidential election chances by leaving the African Democratic Congress for the Nigeria Democratic Congr
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine. Read more about the suspension and his statement.
Gombe State Governor and Visitor to Gombe State University, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved an additional N148.762 million monthly subvention to Gombe State University to facilitate the full implementation of the Enhanced Salary Structure, known as the Consolidated Academic Tool Allowance (CATA), effective from October 2026. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar
Chieftain of the Action Peoples Party (APP) and member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and the people of Osun State for the peaceful conduct and outcome of the recent election.
Ugochinyere, in a statement, described the election as an ...
Nigerian music star Davido has sparked a conversation about money and marriage after revealing his view on couples keeping personal bank accounts.
Nigeria is home to one of the largest peer-to-peer cryptocurrency markets in the world, and more than half of its active crypto investors are under the age of thirty.
Dan'Agundi, who is also the North-West Coordinator of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), made the gesture shortly after the recently concluded Tinubu/Abba football competition. held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, Kano.
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday he had made “a huge mistake” after he was provisionally suspended for testing positive for cocaine.
The 31-year-old, who reached the final at Wimbledon in 2022, failed a doping test during an ATP event in Mallorca on June 22.
“On 17 July 2026, a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory confirmed the presence of ...
He explained that much of 2025 was difficult for him due to health challenges that saw him spend considerable time in and out of hospital, maintained that despite the painful end of the relationship...
“Having jointly concluded that the objectives initially set were only partially achieved, AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have decided, ahead of the first match of the new season, to bring an end to the contract that was due to run until June 2027,” the club said.
Prominent Nigerians, media executives and other dignitaries have gathered in Lagos for the launch of a book commemorating the 40th anniversary of Vanguard Newspapers and a reunion of former and current members of the Vanguard family.
The event, which is being held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, attracts prominent personalities from the political, business, diplomatic ...
Standards must be maintained, but not through public pursuit that destroys careers and lives, argues PAT ONUKWULI
There is scrutiny, and there is siege. There is accountability, and there is annihilation. Professor Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, is dead at 41. For many people of colour in Britain, the question is not whether the allegations deserved investigation ...
Nigeria’s palm oil import bill has nearly tripled in just one year, exposing a widening gap between local production and the country’s growing appetite for the product
President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where he will join world leaders for one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings of the year.
Sokoto State Police Command neutralised two bandits and arrested 11 suspects in recent operations, recovering arms and stolen motorcycles. Read more on Sok
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Segun Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, has confirmed that his relationship with fellow reality TV star Bella Okagbue ended in January 2026.
Sheggz, in a statement shared on social media early Wednesday, also denied allegations that he cheated on or abused Bella during their relationship.
The reality TV star said he had previously ...
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally written to the Chief Justice of Nigeria and President of the Court of Appeal, asking for his cases to be listed. In a statement issued on Tuesday, endorsed on behalf of the Okwu-Kanu Family by Prince Emmanuel Kanu, he informed Nigerians and the
A young girl (name withheld), who suffered horrific injuries after her father allegedly pressed a hot iron on her private parts as punishment for bedwetting, is set to undergo another surgery at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo. The minor, who has already undergone her first surgery following the alleged abuse, now requires a skin-grafting
Moroe also announced the recent introduction of South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a digital system designed to simplify and speed up travel authorisation for prospective visitors.
…Encroachment, weak enforcement, poor drainage worsening Abuja’s flood risk – Experts …Wike orders demolition of structures blocking waterways Abuja’s latest
read more Abuja floods expose economic cost of master-plan violations
Police in Edo State have arrested five suspected cult members in separate operations and recovered several locally made weapons
Shares of Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics soared on the debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Wednesday, after raising 6.1 billion yuan ($905 million) in an initial public offering. The shares surged more than seven times its IPO price before closing 460% up, valuing the company ...
Paul Pogba has been released by Monaco after an injury-plagued spell, ending his contract early. Learn more about Pogba’s career struggles.
The FCCPC has directed the recall of consumer goods with incomplete or misleading product labeling to protect consumers from health, safety, and economic r
The South African Consulate in Lagos has dismissed reports that the mission has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians on the basis of anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
Prof. Bobby Moroe, Consul General of South Africa, made this known on the sidelines of a round-table organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) with the theme, ”South Africa’s Xenophobia in ...
A former chairman of Nigeria’s main opposition party has delivered a sharp warning to governors under the ruling party, claiming their hold on power may be coming to an end.
Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, is a popular Nigerian dancer, singer and hype man who rose to prominence through viral dance performances and collaborations with leading music stars.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River State, the state government has disclosed, in what it described as a major milestone in the long-awaited project. The development signals a fresh phase in the implementation of the multibillion-dollar seaport project, which the Federal Executive
Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has questioned the age and political strength of the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate ahead of the next election.
“Nigerians do not want insults; they want solutions,” Amupitan said, stressing the need for clear and measurable policy proposals.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has unveiled an eye-catching collection of electric vehicles under a new brand called Tsion, featuring luxury SUVs, sports cars and stylish coupes.
FCT landlords and business owners demand urgent action from the FCT Administration to address worsening Abuja floods, calling for drainage desilting and a
Police and soldiers blocked ex-servicemen from protesting at the Defence Ministry over unpaid pension adjustments. Read more about the ex-servicemen protes
Chelsea forward João Pedro has signed a new long-term contract, committing his future to the club until 2032. Get details on João Pedro’s new Chelsea contr
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, said his administration recognises that sustainable economic transformation could not be achieved without corresponding
read more Tinubu, Abdulrazaq, Oloyede push for education investment, sustainable economic development
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged Niger Delta communities to document abuses by oil companies and use the
read more NHRC urges Niger Delta to document oil industry abuses, seek redress
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Segun Daniel Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, has confirmed that his relationship with fellow reality TV star Bella Okagbue has ended, while denying allegations that he cheated on or abused her during their time together. The reality TV personality made the announcement in a statement shared on his social media
The Open Maternity Project (OMP), a private initiative aimed at improving maternal and child health, has a target of reaching
read more Open Maternity Project targets 12,000 breastfeeding, pregnant women in Akwa Ibom
The meat Nigerians eat every day could carry risks that are difficult to spot, experts are warning.
Becky Uba Umenyili
The Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command, have called on academic institutions, civil society organisations, parents and community leaders to join hands in guiding young people towards productive, vice-free lifestyles.
Delivering a paper titled “Substance Abuse and National Insecurity: Building Responsible Youth Through Entrepreneurship” at the 8th Set ...
Street Project Foundation (SPF) has called for nominations for The Wole Oguntokun Legacy Award, which celebrates young Nigerians using theatre, storytelling and the arts to inspire change, preserve culture and champion social justice.
According to the organisers, n ominations close on 22 August 2026, and the award will be presented at Do What U Love Festival 7.0, taking place in Lagos ...
The headline inflation rate cooled for the first time in five months in South Africa, but consumers have been warned not to celebrate too soon.
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32), with the aim of driving
read more NESG plans 32nd summit, set sights on jobs, productivity, shared growth
A Kaduna local government has raised concerns over alleged attempts to collect money from farmers during a free fertiliser distribution programme.
The Enugu Police Command spokesperson added that the suspect identified himself as Nnaji Chidiebere after he regained consciousness.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has praised President Bola Tinubu for allowing the will of voters to prevail in the August 15 Osun governorship election, contrasting the exercise with what he described as the use of “federal might” against him in 2018. Fayose said Tinubu’s handling of the Osun poll showed that credible elections