Davido raises alarm over alleged plot to arrest Accord Party members ahead of the Osun election, urging vigilance as the party ‘coasts to victory’. Read More

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to overhaul agricultural education in the nation’s polytechnics and colleges of education, with practical training now accounting for 80 per cent of the curriculum. The initiative is aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical skills to become job creators and agricultural entrepreneurs. ... Read More

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has urged the party’s new leadership to collaborate with other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde, who is also the Oyo State Governor, made the call on Thursday at the APM national convention held at the Dr Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi. He said a ... Read More

Peter Obi calls on INEC, security agencies, and stakeholders to ensure a peaceful, free, and credible Osun election. He urges residents to vote without int Read More

The US Mission in Nigeria sends well wishes to Team Nigeria competing at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, celebrating sports ties. Read More

The Federal Government has inspected an electric vehicles assembly plant in Borno, set to distribute 10,000 e-vehicles across the North-East, creating jobs Read More

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed sadness over the death of Her Highness, Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari, wife of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR. Saraki, in a condolence message posted on his Facebook handle on Thursday, described the deceased as an important figure in the history of the Sulu-Gambari royal family and the ... Read More

By Enitan Abdultawab The United Arab Emirates, UAE has outlined seven conditions foreigners must satisfy before they can enter the country in 2026. The requirements are contained in Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022, which provides the executive regulations for Federal Law by Decree No. 29 of 2021 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners. The ... Read More

ABUJA — A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Michael Numa, SAN, has thrown his weight behind making it compulsory for lawyers to verify the source of funds received from clients through the Know-Your-Client (KYC) procedure. According to him, such a measure would not only align with anti-money laundering compliance requirements but also help the country fight corruption and entrench ... Read More

The Lagos State Printing Corporation has regularised the appointments of 18 project staff, strengthening its workforce and demonstrating commitment to Lago Read More

Amnesty International Nigeria will use Senator Fadahunsi’s ‘kill’ comment as an example against impunity and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of the Osun electi Read More

By Caleb Ayemere Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has officially been assigned the iconic No. 11 shirt at Atlético Madrid ahead of the 2026/27 LaLiga season. According to a reports, the Nigerian international made the squad number switch following the departure of Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada, who recently finalized a transfer to River Plate. ... Read More

In the line-up for Saturday's election, Yemisi Adeagbo of ADP, a former principal, is the sole female governorship candidate, while Temitope Agiri of ADC is the only deputy governorship candidate. Read More

* Submission now to close Friday, August 21 Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill set up by President Bola Tinubu has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation by eight days. The submission of the proposed bill’s memo and position papers initially billed to ... Read More

…Sets August 21 deadline for submissions By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA: The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation to Friday, August 21, 2026. The submissions are to be made by 5 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT). The extension was announced on ... Read More

He said government needed to draw from the reservoir of knowledge and experience of retired public servants at both state and federal levels. Read More

…Proposes elected President, six Vice Presidents from geopolitical zones …Advocates single, non-renewable six-year tenure for President, Vice Presidents By Henry Umoru ABUJA: The Liberation People’s Party (LPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to respect and fully give effect to the party’s victory as established by the Court of Appeal ... Read More

Francis Sardauna in Katsina  The Katsina State Government has commenced moves to plug financial leakages and strengthen the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) system as part of efforts to improve accountability, transparency and efficiency in the management of the state’s public funds. The state Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Bello Hussaini Kagara ... Read More

At least 168 solar powered streetlights installed to brighten a major stretch of the Lagos Ibadan Expressway have reportedly been stolen, leaving parts of the busy route in darkness. Read More

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University (GSU) Branch, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Gombe State Government to resolve its outstanding demands or face a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike. The branch Chairman, Dr Mustapha Shehu Muhammad, disclosed this while speaking with Vanguard in Gombe on ... Read More

The Presidency has extended the deadline for submitting memoranda on the National Policing Bill to August 21, 2026. Contribute to Nigeria’s policing reform Read More

Factional Accord Party chairman, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, declares support for APC’s Bola Oyebamiji in the upcoming Osun election, withdrawing support f Read More

—Sets up electricity regulator, market operator By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has signed the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, into law, strengthening the legal and institutional framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution in the state. The legislation, passed by the Ondo State House ... Read More

—We don’t know the source yet, Ondo govt says By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, have raised concerns over a persistent offensive odour that has enveloped parts of the metropolis for more than five weeks, urging the state government to urgently identify its source and address the situation. Some residents said the odour had ... Read More

…as Staco, Universal others miss in the list The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has confirmed seven additional insurance companies as read more NAICOM clears final 7 insurers as recapitalisation exercise ends Read More

For decades, beer has occupied a familiar place in Nigeria’s social life. It has been the drink after work, the read more The taste of a new generation: How Nigerian drinking culture is evolving Read More

The operation involveS coordinated ground and air actions on identified threats across the North Western States, with the objective of degrading terrorist capabilities, disrupting their movements and logistics, and denying them the opportunity to establish footholds within communities across the region. Read More

Roadside traders in Abakpa Nike have been handed a seven day deadline as the Enugu State Government moves to clear major roads and ease traffic. Read More

NLNG and NCDMB launch a new Research and Innovation Centre at Rivers State University to boost computer and electrical engineering research and industry so Read More

Understand police bail in Nigeria, your rights, and how to report extortion. Learn why bail is free and what to do if an officer demands money. Read More

Ola Olukoyede, executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has warned Nigerian youths against engaging in internet read more EFCC boss warns Nigerian youths against internet fraud, urges integrity Read More

*Adeleke, Oyebamiji, others battle for 2.34m voters to become governor By Shina Abubakar, OSOGBO With less than two days to the governorship election in Osun State and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, confirming that 2,339, 233 residents registered to participate in the polls, candidates and political parties are rounding up campaign and intensifying moves to ... Read More

The Osun State Government has approached the High Court of Osun State seeking an order compelling security agencies to investigate Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi over alleged threats against members and supporters of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The suit, marked HOS/M.157/26, was filed on August 12, 2026, at the Osogbo Judicial Division, three days before ... Read More

The Seychelles Tourism Academy marked its 2026 Annual Graduation Ceremony this afternoon, Thursday 13th August, with President Dr Patrick Herminie joining the celebration of the achievements of 158 graduates who successfully completed their respective programmes in tourism and hospitality. The ceremony was held at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS) in the presence of the ... Read More

…Urges electorate to vote freely, wisely By Henry Umoru ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Osun State of adequate security during and after Saturday’s governorship election, urging voters to come out and exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) ... Read More

Leaders of faith across Nigeria have entered into a peace agreement seen at deepening interfaith narratives ahead of the 2027 read more Religious leaders in path to deepen peace ahead 2027 general elections Read More

Police in Lagos are searching for two men allegedly linked to the shocking death of a woman in Ikoyi. Read More

…Vows fairness, transparency in tax administration By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen public trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud and Chief Executive Officer of ... Read More

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has urged African countries to develop indigenous defence technologies and reduce their dependence on imported military systems. Buratai made the call while speaking at a high-level panel at the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali, Rwanda, where he warned that ... Read More

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC have called for the decentralization of campaign structures for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, insisting that political mobilisation must be driven from the polling units rather than from Abuja or state capitals. The stakeholders under the aegis of the Concerned National APC ... Read More

Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after admitting he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club than his former team. Tielemans made a £35 million ($47 million) move to Old Trafford in July when United triggered a release clause in his Villa contract. The Belgium midfielder helped Villa end their 30-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League last ... Read More

…As Council of the WISE condemns violence By John Alechenu ABUJA: Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, and members of the Council of the WISE of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD) have urged security agencies to ensure peace and prosecute those responsible for attacks in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. ... Read More

Osun State government sues Inspector-General of Police and CP to investigate Senator Fadahunsi’s alleged inciting remarks ahead of Saturday’s governorship Read More

The DSS Director-General calls for stronger collaboration among security agencies, government, and communities to tackle North-West terrorism and banditry. Read More

“Our hope is in the way we talk. In the way we still get up each day and say, ‘I will try again’.” Passionate poet, Raja Charity, perfectly captured the sentiments echoed by many of her peers at the celebration of International Youth Day at the Youth Empowerment Hub in Juba. Their attention and active participation in the event, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan ... Read More

….Condemns cleric’s reported remarks, urges religious leaders to defend peaceful coexistence Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the Sultan of Sokoto and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly caution Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir over comments attributed to the Islamic cleric concerning Christians and Christianity. Fani-Kayode made the call in a ... Read More

It was learnt that one person was killed in the town on Wednesday night, while another person who sustained gunshot injuries was receiving treatment in a hospital. Read More

Nigerian Army intensifies operations against terrorist networks in Katsina and Zamfara states. Learn how the military is disrupting criminal groups. Read More

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesIn the AI gold rush, Nvidia is selling picks, investing in mines, and bankrolling prospectors.That's according to Rob Lalka, a business professor and Big Tech expert.Mark Cuban and Michael Burry have warned the AI industry's reliance on Nvidia makes it vulnerable.Nvidia is playing many positions on the AI pitch, a leading business ... Read More

OPay Limited processed $358 billion in gross transaction value (GTV) in 2025, more than double the $166.2 billion recorded a read more OPay’s transactions more than double to $358bn as US IPO nears Read More

…Arrest car snatcher in fake military camouflage By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 18 suspected criminals and recovered 47 firearms of various calibres, 12 stolen vehicles and 420 rounds of live ammunition in operations conducted across the state between June and August 12, 2026. The State Commissioner of Police, CP ... Read More

Download logoThe Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy concluded its public hearings on the Gas Bill on Wednesday. In her opening remarks, committee Chairperson Ms Zama Khanyase emphasised the importance of meaningful public participation in the legislative process and encouraged stakeholders to provide frank and constructive inputs. She said the committee is committed to ensuring that ... Read More

Projects 5 million passenger movements by year-end By Godwin Oritse Lagos waterways recorded 2.5 million passenger movements between January and June 2026, up from 2.3 million in the corresponding period of 2025, representing a 6.7 per cent increase. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) said the growth was recorded despite the impact of rising fuel costs on ... Read More

Expressing his pain in a now-deleted Instagram post, the content creator alleged that his mother, Bolanle Moniade Agun, ruined his relationship and prevented him from meeting his destiny helpers. Read More

Honours 274 personnel, 19 NGOs, Vanguard and other media platforms at 12th awards ceremony By Kingsley Omonobi The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has charged officers and personnel of the agency to remain resilient, describing the fight against illicit drugs as a generational ... Read More

The EFCC has recovered more than N115 billion in outstanding payments linked to petroleum companies operating in the Niger Delta. Read More

Akwa Ibom CP Baba Mohammed Azare warns officers deployed for Osun election duty against misconduct, urging professionalism and neutrality to ensure a credi Read More

Rivers State Police Command has arrested 18 suspects, including a fake soldier, and recovered 47 firearms in a major crackdown on criminal activities. Read More

(PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has said the state's economy would have collapsed without the... Read More

Download logoThe Data Centre Summit returns for its second edition on 29 October 2026, co-located with the C&I Energy + Storage Summit at The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg. Following its debut alongside Enlit Africa in Cape Town, the Summit responds to a clear industry need: a platform that connects the growth of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure with the power, cooling ... Read More

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Yiaga Africa, has expressed concern over the prevailing tension ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, saying it could discourage voters from exercising their franchise. The Chairperson of the Osun Election Observation Mission of Yiaga Africa, Dr Asmau Maikudi, raised the concern at a pre-election press conference on Thursday in Osogbo. The ... Read More

After WAFCON exit, FCC boss urges Super Falcons to focus on securing their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket. Read more on their crucial playoff. Read More

Military operations in the North East have triggered a dramatic rise in the number of armed group members surrendering within just one week. Read More

Bloomberg/Getty ImagesUS lawmakers sent Trump a letter this week asking for answers about his stock trading activity.The letter listed several examples where Trump traded stock prior to a "favorable" statement.Trump made more than 21,000 trades in his portfolio last year, outpacing any other president.US lawmakers want to know: Who's calling the shots in the president's multi-billion-dollar ... Read More

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has led a group of strategic investors into the landmark US$2.5 billion Private Placement completed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP). Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE owns the approximately US$20 billion integrated refining and ... Read More

Most people can tell you what they earn. Few can explain how their money is actually structured, including what’s protected, read more BAS Moves Conversations to Capital with Wealth Within Reach, Edition IV Read More

Tourism is often associated with beautiful landscapes, cultural festivals, heritage sites, reserves and hospitality. Before any tourist centre becomes an read more From destination to asset class: Creating confidence that attracts investment in tourism Read More

Download logoThe Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has asked legislators to approve two separate tax waiver requests for Fresh Cuts Uganda and New Plan Uganda amounting to Shs27.78 billion. The State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, who appeared before the House Committee on Finance on Thursday, 13 August 2026 said that Fresh Cuts Uganda requested for the waiver ... Read More

Spending a weekend visiting our hometown together as adults has only made our friendship stronger.Alexa MellardoI've stayed close to my high-school friends, but we've got busy lives and live in different states.To reconnect, we planned a weekend trip to revisit our hometown and do our favorite activities.It went so well that spending a weekend together in our hometown has become our yearly ... Read More

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Thursday assented to the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026... Read More

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has intercepted and seized 6,035 wraps of cannabis sativa with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N2,087,603,186.76 in different locations across the state. The Command’s Area Comptroller, Mr Olukayode Afeni, disclosed this while handing over the drugs to Mr Olaniyi Ekundayo, the Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ... Read More

Air Peace says Tuesdays labour disruption caused losses running into billions of naira and has called for an investigation into what happened at the airport. Read More

By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo carried out a minor reshuffle in his cabinet as he deployed the recently Commissioner Livestock Development, Professor Omorodion Ikponmwonsa to the Ministry of Oil and Gas. Ikponmwonsa was suspended on July 19, 2026, alongside the State Project Coordinator, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support ... Read More

Integrated indigenous energy firm, Aradel Holdings Plc, has revealed plans to commence refining petrol at its modular refinery in 2027. Read More

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has called on Ugandans to embrace electric cooking and move away from firewood and charcoal, saying the transition is critical to protecting lives, reducing environmental degradation and helping the country meet its climate commitments. Minister of State for Energy, Hon. Sidronius Okaasai, told the Climate Change Committee chaired by Hon. Aggrey ... Read More

The Customs boss expressed particular concern over the quantity of illicit drugs intercepted, warning that the growing circulation of high-potency cannabis varieties could have serious consequences for Nigerian youths. Read More

Nigeria Insurance Commission (NAICON), Alh Mohammed Kari, has observed that matters surrounding regulatory compliance, market capitalisation... Read More

As Nigeria grapples with a deepening out-of-school crisis, billions of naira earmarked to improve access to education have gone unclaimed read more 21 states forfeit N97.5bn education fund despite out-of-school crisis Read More

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has doubled the winners’ prize money for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from $1 million to $2 million ahead of the final between Malawi and Cameroon. The latest increase comes as CAF continues to raise the financial rewards for the women’s competition, with the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco featuring 16 teams for the first time in ... Read More

South African households with rooftop solar systems have been given an important update on the looming 30 September 2026 registration deadline. Read More