Pope Leo XIV on Sunday said assisted dying was not “normal”, as he continued a landmark visit to France, where parliament has legalised the practice for certain patients.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been ruled out of Portugal’s Nations League clash against Norway on Sunday after suffering a fitness issue in the team’s 1-0 win over Wales.
Accord Party presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has promised to support Dangote Refinery and other qualifying Nigerian refineries with access to locally produced crude at what he described as a strategic domestic price if elected president in 2027. Hashim said the policy would give Nigerian refineries a cost advantage to compete in African and global […]
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Social critic and lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged President Bola Tinubu and relevant security agencies to take preventive measures to protect the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election. Ejiofor’s call followed Obi’s recent expression of concern about his personal […]
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, has urged her supporters to remain calm and steadfast, saying the recent Supreme Court judgment in INEC v. ZLP & Ors does not affect her candidacy. Nwaogu’s campaign organisation, in a statement issued by […]
…As experts lament cultural, religious barriers By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Residents of Ebonyi State have been urged to take advantage of free family planning services to reduce maternal mortality, unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions in the state. The call was made as the state joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World […]
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain the continued rise in Nigeria’s public debt despite increased government revenues, saying Nigerians are yet to see the benefits promised from the administration’s economic reforms. Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, made the demand in a statement issued […]
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions and parastatals in the state and terminated the appointments of all political appointees. Those affected by the termination include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants. The decision was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Special Adviser […]
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A newlywed couple, identified as Funmilayo Bamidele and her husband, Reverend Abiodun David, and four others have reportedly been abducted along the Eruku-Iyemero Road bordering Kwara and Kogi states. The victims were reportedly abducted on Saturday evening while returning from their engagement ceremony in Eruku, Kwara State. Vanguard gathered from sources […]
JOHANNESBURG — At least 27 people have been killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa, hours apart, in the latest incidents of gun violence to hit the country. Seventeen people were killed when eight gunmen reportedly stormed a bar near Johannesburg on Saturday evening, while 15 others were injured. In a separate incident […]
THE photograph usually comes first. A young Nigerian stands at the airport, passport in hand, luggage beside him, smiling as family members gather for one last embrace.
His name carries an unusual combination of scholarship and electoral politics. But the bigger story is the political road that brought him
Hajja Bintu Konto’s impressive record of service, particularly in conflict-affected communities across Northern Nigeria, has earned her respect
Sonny Adenuga is dedicated to advancing a new model of leadership that leverages technology, transparency, and institutional reform
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By Prince Osuagwu Battery power is becoming a major consideration for smartphone users, and Xiaomi says this is why it has made battery endurance a priority in its new REDMI Note 17 Series, which arrives in Nigeria on September 30, 2026. The biggest talking point is the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G, which comes […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Financial technology platform, Dtunes, is rebranding as Swapto, as it moves to expand its services from just a cash-out platform to broader multi-currency management for Nigerians and businesses. The company, which says it has served hundreds of thousands of Nigerian users, explained that the new name reflects its evolving focus […]
…Explains why Edo is rebuilding e-governance platform from scratch …Working to make connectivity cheaper for operators …says 128 MDAs now integrated into Edo’s digital government platform By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The debate over whether technology can make Nigeria’s elections more transparent, credible and efficient took another turn recently when stakeholders in the country’s technology […]
By Elizabeth Osayande History has been made at Fountain University, Osogbo, with the appointment of Dr. Raheemat Adefolake Adeniran as the institution’s first Professor of Mass Communication. A product of the Lagos State University School of Communication, Prof. Adeniran also made history as the first Professor in the College of Management and Social Sciences, where […]
However, JAMB said the emergence of stronger identity authentication and biometric verification systems had enabled it to review the policy without compromising the integrity of candidates’ records.
By Aniche Chiamaka The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Institute of Management and Professional Studies, MIMPS, Nigeria, has honoured 58 Distinguished Fellows during their last executive workshop and fellowship investiture held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The Registrar of the Institute, Dr Okeoma Alphonsus, admonished the newly-inducted Fellows that they were honoured not […]
BENIN CITY – The Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area, Hon. Romeo Omoike, was among the graduands at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Benson Idahosa University (BIU), held at the university’s permanent site on Sapele Road, Benin City. A total of 1,324 students comprising 1,059 undergraduates and 265 postgraduates, graduated from the institution, the […]
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