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The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) has received donations of medicines and exercise books from a New York-based humanitarian organisation, Open Arms Amazing Charitable Organization Inc., to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and promote access to education in the state. The items were presented to the Executive Secretary of ...
Investment certainty, reliable operations, and long-term commercial agreements are critical to attracting financing for Nigeria’s oil and gas projects, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Managing Director and Chief Executive Adeleye Falade
…presents vehicle to Campaign Council The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, has unveiled a “CARE Agenda” as the framework for her proposed legislative
Nestlé Nigeria has appointed Toritseju Egbebi as Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager, effective Nov. 1, following Victoria Uwadoka’s retirement after a decade with the company. Egbebi, currently the company’s Corporate
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has opposed a move to invite the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to brief lawmakers on preparations
One hundred pupils of Ajao Estate Junior High School, Anthony Village, Lagos, were ecstatic on Tuesday when the Rotary Club of Anthony Golden donated 70 school bags, 100 exercise books,
By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that alleged irregularities in the preliminary voter register could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso raised the concern in a statement posted on his ...
… approves 10 Special Advisers The Ekiti State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointments of Mr Akintunde Oyebode and Mr Dayo Apata (SAN) as commissioners-designate and approved the appointment
As Nigeria looks towards the future, one thing is becoming evident. Technology is no longer a peripheral issue in national development. It is central to education, economic empowerment, innovation and the country’s competitiveness. Recently, I came across a news story on TechDigest about the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, laying ...
First Lady assures of sustained support as Abiodun hails intervention for disadvantaged Nigerians
… FEC approves revised nutrition policy, executive bill to tackle child stunting … Nigeria expects 10,000 guests for CANEX Weekend in Lagos The Federal Government is preparing the 2027 budget
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of using his announced Umrah pilgrimage as a smokescreen or subterfuge, saying credible intelligence available to him points to France as the President’s actual destination. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential ...
The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has set November 13, 2026, to begin grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s re-election and the election of Lagos State All Progressives
“I want to say something: a court is a commoner's place to talk, and my boyfriend wants to weaponise the law against me, and you said I shouldn't talk…”
The defence questioned the thoroughness of EFCC’s investigation into the case, embodied by a star prosecution witness.
The Federal Government, in partnership with Harmony Gardens & Estate Development Limited, will on Friday, October 30, 2026, break ground on a 5,000-unit housing development in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
Manchester United’s injury concerns have grown as striker Benjamin Šeško faces a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines with a lower leg injury. The Slovenian forward could remain out until
… Nigeria, four others seek AfDB financing for Lagos-Abidjan corridor … Umahi to chair regional talks Friday as East-West Road gets N30bn repairs The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved
Meet the world's 15 most famous magicians of all time and explore the extraordinary illusions, signature tricks and talents that made them legends.
Oman's labour law granted workers up to 182 days of paid sick leave yearly, with salary paid in stages from 100% to 35%, subject to medical proof.
A University of Ilorin student who did her internship at KPMG bagged a first-class degree in accounting. Her CGPA and achievements got people talking.
The wallet system helps the fund manage payments, while institutional fees and upkeep allowances are handled separately.
I propose that October be recognised as our National Month of Conscience. Not a month of ceremonies alone. Not a period of official speeches and wreath-laying. But a time for national reflection, truth-telling and the deliberate work of confronting unresolved injustice. Nigeria marked two painful anniversaries in the past week ...
By Luminous Jannamike Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to provide daily proof of his presence in Makkah for Umrah, alleging that the planned pilgrimage could be a smokescreen for a trip to France. Atiku said Nigerians deserved to know the President’s actual destination, daily engagements ...
Gov. Seyi Makinde said natural resources alone cannot guarantee a prosperous national economy. Makinde stated this on Wednesday at the 10th anniversary celebration and inauguration of the CapitalSage Holdings Global Headquarters in Ibadan According to the governor, sustainable growth depends on entrepreneurship, skills, knowledge and intensive production. He noted that ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic spiritual exercise involving a pilgrimage to the Holy City. This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Wednesday. Onanuga ...
Atiku Abubakar demands daily, date-stamped photos and videos of Tinubu's Umrah trip to Mecca, questions his destination and raises health concerns.
Flutterwave, the African financial technology startup valued at $3 billion, is moving its next growth strategy from digital payments to
By Golok Nanmwa Gunmen have killed a 36-year-old man, injured a pastor and left another person missing in an attack on Lamor community in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. A member of the community, Nehemiah Bulus, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on ...
Two men have been arrested by the police in Kano State for allegedly plotting to kidnap the village head of Bangare in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, Aliyu Naziru Garba, 20, and Bashir Alhasan, 20, were arrested following an intelligence-led operation triggered by a report from ...
By Henry Umoru The national leadership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has said that there are no reasons to fear that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will postpone the 2027 general elections. Speaking with Vanguard on Wednesday on allegations that INEC was planning to shift the January 16 ...
A University of Ilorin student who wanted to study medicine emerged as the only first-class graduate in his department. He opened up about his academic struggles.
South Africa’s labour law required employers to pay workers in rand through approved methods, set strict payment deadlines, and protected earnings after termination.
Inter Milan returned to the Serie A summit with a nervy 2-0 win at bottom side Venezia on Wednesday, while a Samuel Mbangula hat-trick sealed a 4-2 win for Bologna at San Siro to inflict a first league defeat of the season on AC Milan. Champions Inter drew level with ...
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah. Umrah is an
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 20-year-old men over an alleged plot to kidnap the village head of
A philanthropist, Hon. Luqman, has stepped forward with a major promise to the family of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning campaign has been voted the best in the history of the prestigious individual football award in a public poll organised to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The Ballon d’Or announced Ronaldo as the winner of its “Ballon d’Or of All Time” (BOAT) vote ...
…Rebrands after financing 15,900 homes, creating 104,000 jobs Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), a government-owned housing finance institution, is broadening
A University of Ilorin mathematics student who was the vice president of her department bagged a first-class degree. Her achievements and CGPA got people talking.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned financial institutions against cybersecurity and operational risks associated with growing dependence on
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have visited the secretariat of the Edo
One of the leading governorship candidate in the 2027 general elections has been reportedly remanded in ikoyi correctional centre. You should see the video.
President Bola Tinubu to Nigeria for Mecca in Saudi Arabia, citing spiritual reasons, according to a statement from presidency. You need to see the touching reason.
Video from 2Baba’s Houston performance appears to show a fan grabbing him inappropriately, sparking debate over whether the contact was deliberate or accidental.
An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo has restrained Governor Ademola Adeleke and other respondents from taking further
By Shina Abubakar Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that he has no agreement to split legislative seats with the APC, insisting that his agreement with the party is to deliver President Bola Tinubu victory in next year’s presidential election. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson Olawale ...
… Transport projects account for $10.6bn of proposed financing … Says request is a plan, not money already borrowed … Social sector facilities attract about 2% interest Minister of Finance
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Moonshot 2026: Courage & Conviction kicked off in Lagos on Wednesday, bringing together technology leaders, startup founders, investors, policymakers and innovators to discuss the future of Africa’s digital economy. The first day featured discussions on startup growth, fintech and banking, financial discipline, digital safety, privacy and the rights of technology ...
MultiChoice is revamping DStv's packages to give Nigerian subscribers more options for watching football, movies, children's programmes and television series.
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government has put a strong defence to its proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing plan, describing it as a long-term investment in infrastructure, human capital and economic growth rather than an additional debt burden. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele ...
Doris Ogala has just been remanded in Ikoyi Prison till she can get a date for her bail hearing,” DeeOne said.
Likud accused Arab parties of election fraud, citing bribery, violence and forged votes, and said evidence was submitted to police, Shin Bet and election officials.
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the remand of Nollywood actress Doris Ogala
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has approved the commencement of procurement for the proposed East and West Super Grids as part of efforts to strengthen the national electricity network and raise transmission capacity from about 5,000 megawatts to 19,000MW within two years. ...
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has protested the exclusion of retired workers from the Federal Government’s newly approved
… Resolves to sustain fiscal discipline through election period … Backs NEC’s 90-day plan for coordinated economic action … Oyedele says reserves exceed $55bn, economic growth hits 4.43% The Federal
The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure fresh foreign loans totalling about $20.5 billion and €1.04 billion, warning that continued borrowing could increase Nigeria’s debt burden and constrain future generations. In a press statement dated October 28, 2026, signed by Richard Nnanna Ihediwa ...
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Jafar Mohammed, of Zango Ward, Bauchi, over allegations of abducting and raping a 16-year-old girl. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said the police received a written petition on September 3, 2026, from a ...
He urged the troops to maintain effective control of the area and deny criminal elements freedom of action.
…Ribadu hails recognition of Nigeria’s security progress The African Union (AU) has certified Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) as a Regional Centre of Excellence in Counter Terrorism, giving it
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By Efe Onodjae Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning campaign has been voted the best in the history of the prestigious individual football award in a public poll organised to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The result was posted by football transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano, in a Facebook post monitored by Vanguard ...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a N45.8 billion biosecurity and disease surveillance system for five international airports across the country to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to detect Ebola and other dangerous diseases at its borders. Addressing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed ...
… To commission Air Force equipment before departure … Expected back next week President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday (tomorrow) for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto State, earlier scheduled for Saturday,
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and other religious rites. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit will provide the President an opportunity for ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah and pray for...
Novak Djokovic dug deep to overcome Ugo Humbert in three sets in his opening match in Basel on Wednesday, keeping his bid to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals on course. The 39-year-old Djokovic dropped the first set but recovered to beat the French left-hander 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on his ...
The governor maintained that the initiative would create benefits for both healthcare consumers and providers, stressing the importance of a system that supports residents while ensuring hospitals can continue to deliver essential services.
Nathaniel Bassey’s Hallelujah Challenge trends as Muslim woman Dijah joined, dressing for her miracle and sharing why she hopes to return with a testimony soon.
The House of Representatives, during Wednesday’s plenary, urged the Federal Government to rename the Federal University, Wukari,
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has been asked to declare that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ineligible to field a candidate in the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. The suit, marked FHC/PH/CS/193/2026, also asks the court to direct the Independent National ...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE MINISTER of State for Budget, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Wednesday assured that the 2027 budget will be ready for presentation before the end of 2026 to allow for legislative consideration ahead of the new fiscal year. The Minister disclosed while fielding questions from State ...
By Luminous Jannamike The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations of a plot to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the January 16, 2027 presidential election, insisting that the polls will hold peacefully. The party said it was unaware of any move to alter the election ...
Bahrain granted the Labour Ministry authority to contest or reject collective contracts, while approval was deemed granted after 30 days of inaction.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Wednesday defended President Bola Tinubu’s
Alvin Hellerstein, the US judge overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has died aged 92, an official confirmed Wednesday. As one of the oldest US federal judges, questions had been raised about whether he was the right justice to preside over what could be a prolonged trial ...
By Luminous Jannamike The Adewole Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council has threatened legal action and mass protests against any attempt to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, into postponing the January 16, 2027 presidential election. The council said the election timetable was non-negotiable, warning that any attempt to alter it ...
A University of Ilorin student who bagged a first-class degree emerged as the second-best in his department. Her JAMB score and CGPA got people talking.