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bandits enclave in Nigeria

Revealed: 270 enclaves of terrorists, bandits in Nigeria

Nigeria is bleeding from its ungoverned spaces which are widening and there is palpable fear from forest to forest, creek to creek and state to state. Across the country, terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and robbers have carved out territories that have slipped beyond state control while citizens live at the mercy of men with guns.
Mental Health

Mental health: Nigeria in a silent emergency – Experts

Editors shift annual conference to Nov 12-13 in Abuja

Editors shift annual conference to Nov 12-13 in Abuja

latest news

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Group reviews Tinubu’s record on reforms, security

Group reviews Tinubu’s record on reforms, security

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Grassroots Movement for Tinubu 2027 has assessed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two years in office, outlining the administration’s efforts in economic reforms, infrastructure, youth programmes, and national security. In a statement signed by Dr. Sani Ahmad Zangina, National Coordinator of the Movement, the group provided a sector-by-sector review of […]

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China and US agree to fresh trade talks

China and US agree to fresh trade talks

China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world’s two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle.

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Army

Scores of Boko Haram terrorists killed in Borno ambush

Dozens of terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP have been killed in an ambush on troops of 21 Armoured Brigade along Bama-Kashimri village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran says no longer bound by ‘restrictions’ on its nuclear programme

The reimposition last month of UN sanctions at the urging of three of the deal’s European signatories rendered the accord effectively moot.

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‘Make a deal’ — Trump tells Zelensky as plea for special missiles fails

‘Make a deal’ — Trump tells Zelensky as plea for special missiles fails

Trump has appeared far more upbeat about the prospects of a deal since his lengthy call Thursday with Putin, in which they agreed to meet soon in Budapest.

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Wike

Tinubu setting Nigeria on path of positive development – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu is putting Nigeria on the path of positive development.

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North-East is more secure now – Army

North-East is more secure now – Army

Abubakar highlighted that coordinated operations aimed at achieving this strategic objective were yielding remarkable results.

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Slot and Amorim under scrutiny in Liverpool-Man Utd showdown

Slot and Amorim under scrutiny in Liverpool-Man Utd showdown

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has to find solutions after three consecutive defeats for the Premier League champions, but Sunday’s meeting with Manchester United is arguably even more important for Ruben Amorim.

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Ivory Coast bans protests ahead of presidential vote

Ivory Coast bans protests ahead of presidential vote

President Ouattara faces four challengers, including former minister Jean-Louis Billon and ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo.

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Police confirm 2 officers killed by bandits in Kaduna

Police confirm 2 officers killed by bandits in Kaduna

The incident occurred on Friday evening at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Zonkwa, Headquarters of Zangon Kataf LGA.

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Politics

Gov Peter Mbah

Mbah defends movement to APC: ‘If I were after personal interest I wouldn’t leave PDP’

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, was literally shooting from the hips in an encounter with a team of Vanguard editors
Governor Charles Soludo

We’re celebrating the liberation of Ihiala — Soludo

2027: Again, Wike backs Tinubu, dismisses reports of Presidential bid

2027: Again, Wike backs Tinubu, dismisses reports of Presidential bid

Enugu LP chairman, entire ward excos resign, join Mbah in APC

Enugu LP chairman, entire ward excos resign, join Mbah in APC

Defections: If PDP dies, another party will show up  —  Ben Murray-Bruce

Defections: If PDP dies, another party will show up  —  Ben Murray-Bruce

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Naira

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 18, 2025

Those converting cash or using informal channels will likely see rates near the ₦1,480–₦1,500 level.
Soludo

Return of normalcy to insecure communities; the Soludo factor

Amupitan

Nigerian newspapers review: [INEC] In my time, losers’ll congratulate winners – Amupitan

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 17, 2025

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 17, 2025

Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman

Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman

Metro

Pregnant, homeless: Abandoned by Nigeria; inside the camp of Plateau’s displaced women

Pregnant, homeless: Abandoned by Nigeria; inside the camp of Plateau’s displaced women

For years, the hills and valleys of Plateau state have echoed not only with gunfire but with the quiet anguish of those left behind. Entire villages have vanished, replaced by memories and makeshift shelters. In the shadows of Nigeria’s humanitarian crises, thousands of displaced women and girls across Plateau fight a silent war against hunger, trauma, and abandonment.
Eid-el-Maulud: Awujale charges Muslims to embrace Prophet’s way of life

Yoruba royals split over burial traditions

Man suffers broken jaw, hand, leg in electrocution accident while fixing billboard in Lagos 

Man suffers broken jaw, hand, leg in electrocution accident while fixing billboard in Lagos 

Oyo State

Man arrested for setting ex-lover ablaze in Ibadan

Ondo

Father impregnates 15-yr-old daughter in Ondo

Columns

A Beautiful Nonsense: Questions for President Tinubu, by Stephanie Shaakaa

A Beautiful Nonsense: Questions for President Tinubu, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Tinubu’s Unpardonable Pardons: Folly or Fraud? By Ugoji Egbujo

Tinubu’s Unpardonable Pardons: Folly or Fraud? By Ugoji Egbujo

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How Much Land Does A Man Need? Just Enough To Be Buried In: Tribute To Dr Kolade, by Muyiwa Adetiba

How Much Land Does A Man Need? Just Enough To Be Buried In: Tribute To Dr Kolade, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Francis ewherido

Okuama today, by Francis Ewherio

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Diri’s defection deepens Dickson’s doubts, by Emmanuel Aziken

Diri’s defection deepens Dickson’s doubts, by Emmanuel Aziken

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C-130’s Biafran Touch, by Emeka Obasi

C-130’s Biafran Touch, by Emeka Obasi

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Of Trump, peace deals and the day after, by Azu Ishiekwene

Of Trump, peace deals and the day after, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Entertainment

Davido embarks on concert tour of 5 states

Davido embarks on concert tour of 5 states

After conquering the world with his music, Nigerian pop star Davido is gearing up to thrill his fans back home with a massive concert tour across five major states in the country.
Musawu and NFC boss, Ali Nuhu

Preparation for 15th ZUMA filmfest gathers momentum

WAPTV Wins “Indigenous TV Channel of the Decade” Award

WAPTV Wins “Indigenous TV Channel of the Decade” Award

NCC boss hails MCSN, BON agreement

NCC boss hails MCSN, BON agreement

Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, and Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria, H.E. Ali bin Ghanem Al-Hajri, I at the Embassy of Qatar, Abuja.

Qatar, Nigeria to sign MOU on cultural and tourism cooperation

Web3

Moonshot 2025: ‘AI redefining hiring across Africa, not just speeding it up’

Moonshot 2025: ‘AI redefining hiring across Africa, not just speeding it up’

The CEO of Betrworkr, Lord Malcolm has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming hiring across Africa, not just by speeding up recruitment but by expanding access to global opportunities.
SIBAN president urges stronger gov collaboration to drive blockchain growth

SIBAN president urges stronger gov collaboration to drive blockchain growth

Soaring data costs, monetisation challenges crippling Nigeria’s creative industry – Njoku

Soaring data costs, monetisation challenges crippling Nigeria’s creative industry – Njoku

Moonshot 2025: We’re building African partnerships to expand markets for Nigerian startups — Minister

Moonshot 2025: We’re building African partnerships to expand markets for Nigerian startups — Minister

Turkey bans payment with cryptocurrencies, citing transaction risks

Experts urge clearer rules to drive responsible growth in Nigeria’s crypto space

Promoted

Digital revolution transforms Nigerian entertainment

Digital revolution transforms Nigerian entertainment

Drayton Paymill Review 2025: Legit Or Scam? – Truth!

Drayton Paymill Review 2025: Legit Or Scam? – Truth!

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How to Quickly Trim and Condense Video Memories Using CapCut PC

Finetra AI Review: Legit or Not? – 2025 Facts!

Finetra AI Review: Legit or Not? – 2025 Facts!

Videos

Historically: How Endsars protest took off across Nigeria

Historically: How Endsars protest took off across Nigeria

People Talk: Your view on Nigeria at 65

People Talk: Your view on Nigeria at 65

Highlights from Vanguard Media Limited’s free medical outreach for newspaper distributors in Lagos

Highlights from Vanguard Media Limited’s free medical outreach for newspaper distributors in Lagos

People Talk: Do you support the cancellation of The Independence Day Parade for Nigeria @65 ?

People Talk: Do you support the cancellation of The Independence Day Parade for Nigeria @65 ?

Naija Diaspora

Full List: US falls out of top 10 in passport power ranking, Nigeria ranked 96th

Full List: US falls out of top 10 in passport power ranking, Nigeria ranked 96th

For the first time in two decades, the United States passport has slipped out of the top 10 in global rankings, now positioned 12th.
UK to deport Nigerian student after exceeding 20-hour work limit

UK to deport Nigerian student after exceeding 20-hour work limit

UK unemployment hits highest in over four years

UK unemployment hits highest in over four years

“It’s been difficult being civil servants since Trump came back” — US workers lament

“It’s been difficult being civil servants since Trump came back” — US workers lament

‘America is hot’ – Nigerian lady raises alarm over mass ‘immigration’ raid

‘America is hot’ – Nigerian lady raises alarm over mass ‘immigration’ raid

ICYMI

2027 Electoral Act Amendment suffers setback in senate

2027 Electoral Act Amendment suffers setback in senate

Plans to begin the process of considering and possibly approving proposed amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act suffered a setback in the Senate on Tuesday.
Rivers' sole administrator

Rivers cancels N134 bn contract awarded by Ibas, orders refund

2027: Wike slams Obi, says Nigeria too complex for ‘social media presidency’

2027: Wike slams Obi, says Nigeria too complex for ‘social media presidency’

Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III

Nigeria risks chaos over rising violence – Sultan, Muslim leaders warn

Joblessness

FG moves to end joblessness, launches national job centres nationwide

Today’s toons

Cartoon: ‘It’s raining, who’ll repair this umbrella?’

Cartoon: ‘It’s raining, who’ll repair this umbrella?’

Cartoon: 'Sir, until we rest in peace?'

Cartoon: ‘Sir, until we rest in peace?’

Cartoon: ‘On your Coastal Highway we school’

Cartoon: ‘On your Coastal Highway we school’

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Business

IMF

IMF to Nigeria: Strengthen reforms, mobilise domestic revenue for growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to deepen its ongoing macroeconomic and fiscal reforms, stressing that stronger domestic revenue mobilisation and transparent debt management are critical to sustaining growth and protecting vulnerable populations amid tightening global financial conditions.
Price war: Depot owners in trouble as Dangote Refinery resumes bulk sales at N877 per litre

Price war: Depot owners in trouble as Dangote Refinery resumes bulk sales at N877 per litre

CBN, Bank of Angola sign MoU to boost bilateral technical cooperation

CBN, Bank of Angola sign MoU to boost bilateral technical cooperation

Court bars PENGASSAN, others from cutting gas supply to Dangote refinery

MAN, Dangote seek legislative backing for ‘Nigeria First’ policy

National grid loses 4,091 MWh/h in September

National grid loses 4,091 MWh/h in September

Health

Sapphire Adaobi storms Istanbul for 8th Miss Africa Golden pageant

Sapphire Adaobi storms Istanbul for 8th Miss Africa Golden pageant

Mental Health

Mental health: Nigeria in a silent emergency – Experts

Enforce self-care to boost national health outcomes — Eimunjeze

Enforce self-care to boost national health outcomes — Eimunjeze

World Food Day: CAPPA urges govt to regulate pre-processed foods

World Food Day: CAPPA urges govt to regulate pre-processed foods

Sports

Slot and Amorim under scrutiny in Liverpool-Man Utd showdown

Slot and Amorim under scrutiny in Liverpool-Man Utd showdown

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has to find solutions after three consecutive defeats for the Premier League champions, but Sunday's meeting with Manchester United is arguably even more important for Ruben Amorim.
WCQ playoffs: Should Okoye return worry erratic Nwabali?

WCQ playoffs: Should Okoye return worry erratic Nwabali?

2026 WCQ: Nigeria vs Benin – Date, time, and where to Watch

Super Eagles: From strugglers to W/C playoffs  

CAF W/Cup Playoffs: Nigerians demand consistency from Super Eagles

CAF W/Cup Playoffs: Nigerians demand consistency from Super Eagles

Golf

Golf: We can compete with the best in the world – Onoshakpor

Relationships

The nanny was a better option than the wife

The nanny was a better option than the wife

relationship

Facts your son needs to know about handling a woman

In-depth research now proves size matters!

In-depth research now proves size matters!

Dear Bunmi, my friend’s sleeping with my husband

Dear Bunmi, my friend’s sleeping with my husband

Special Report

Highlights from Vanguard Media Limited’s free medical outreach for newspaper distributors in Lagos

Highlights from Vanguard Media Limited’s free medical outreach for newspaper distributors in Lagos

Ikeja LG boss AKOD and Vanguard team

Ikeja LG boss AKOD lauds Vanguard’s medical outreach initiative, pledges partnership

AKOD made the remarks on Thursday, when he paid an unscheduled visit to the venue of Vanguard Newspapers’ free medical outreach programme.

Vanguard’s Health Outreach sparks joy, relief among newspaper vendors in Lagos

Vanguard’s Health Outreach sparks joy, relief among newspaper vendors in Lagos

The programme, which is the 3rd in its series offered eye screenings, blood pressure checks, HIV tests, Hepatitis screening and medication

Police

Untold story of Delta’s missing children

•Gov Oborevwori orders recovery of every missing child; effective security in Agbarho community•The tales are exaggerated – Olorogun Egbo, Ughelli North LGA chairman•How they abducted our 4-year-old son – Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert; They set my innocent wife ablaze – Mr. Afonughe•HRM Ogugu I, clerics, villagers hold prayer session, lay curses on child snatchers By […]

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Technology

Nigeria Flag

Nigeria’s e-commerce sector booms amid rising competition

With over 103 million internet users and a rapidly expanding online retail space, Nigeria’s e-commerce landscape is witnessing unprecedented growth.

NCC tips robust ICT infrastructure to calibrate economy

Roadblocks to Right of way: How States’re killing Nigeria’s broadband dream with wrong policies

As Nigeria races to join the world’s digital elite, one of its biggest barriers isn’t technology, expertise, or investment, it is bureaucracy.

TD Africa strengthens partnership with HP to drive Africa’s tech future

TD Africa strengthens partnership with HP to drive Africa’s tech future

Technology distributor, TD Africa, has reaffirmed its nearly three-decade-long partnership with global technology giant HP Inc. to drive digital transformation and deepen technology penetration across Nigeria and the African continent.

NES: MTN board Chair, Ndukwe tasks FG on telecom investment to drive Africa’s growth

NES: MTN board Chair, Ndukwe tasks FG on telecom investment to drive Africa’s growth

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Chairman, MTN Nigeria, Dr Ernest Ndukwe, has called on the federal government to prioritise investment in the telecom sector, saying the sector underpins trade, financial inclusion, innovation and more, across the African continent. He made the call today at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja during a plenary […]

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Education

War against microbes: Expert calls for legislative action, mass literacy, others

War against microbes: Expert calls for legislative action, mass literacy, others

By Elizabeth Osayande Lagos State University’s Professor of Microbiology, Kabiru Olusegun Akinyemi, has emphasised the need for a multifaceted approach to tackle the negative impacts of microbes on humans. Delivering the 112th LASU Inaugural Lecture, Akinyemi highlighted the importance of legislation, mass literacy, surveillance, and proper drug manufacturing and consumption practices. Prof. Akinyemi, who gave […]

Stakeholders react to removal of Mathematics for Arts students’ admissions

Stakeholders react to removal of Mathematics for Arts students’ admissions

Divergent opinions continue to emerge following the Federal Government’s decision to remove Mathematics as a compulsory subject for Arts students seeking admission into tertiary institutions.

ASUU wants Nigerians to reject Tax Bill 2024

ASUU shuns FG, insists on strike over unresolved demands

After a lull in the wave of incessant strikes in the Nigerian public university system, members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday declared a two-week warning strike, alleging federal government’s reluctance to meet their demands, despite efforts by federal government officials to meet with the union to avert the action.

2% are children as 30,350 individuals get HIV treatment in Ogun

‘Every week, 4,000 young women get HIV’

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, AHF, Nigeria has raised the alarm over the rising rate of new HIV infections among young women, revealing that about 4,000 women aged 15–24 become newly infected with HIV every week, with over 3,300 of those cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa.

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