The third-day prayer for the repose of the souls of the late Rabi’atu Bello Sifawa, daughter to Secretary to Sokoto State government, her three children and a housemaid, has been held to round up the three-day of mourning, set aside to receive condolences. The special prayer session which took place at Sheikh Usman bin Fodiyo […]

FCT, Abuja – The National Online Safety Coalition, through its #FWDwithFacts campaign, has voiced strong condemnation of Meta’s recent decision to terminate partnerships with third-party fact-checkers and significantly weaken content moderation across its platforms.  This move, although alarming globally, has been particularly concerning for Nigeria and the broader African continent, where unchecked misinformation and targeted […]

By Soni Daniel Abuja: Luck has run out of a fraudster, who cloned the website of the Department of State Services for the purpose of using it to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. The man, whose name was given as Sylvester Victor Augustus, hails from Abak in Akwa Ibom State, and was promptly tracked […]

By Ndahi Marama •Explosion injures 5 in Gwoza LGA Maiduguri—Two Policemen were, yesterday, killed during a failed attempt to invade the Nganzai Police Division, in Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Terrorists, BHT. This came as suspected BHT invaded parts of Gwoza LGA of […]

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a critical issue in Nigeria, with recent data showing that nearly one in three women experiences some form of violence in their lifetime. Yet, fear, stigma, and limited access to resources often prevent victims from seeking justice.

The Council Chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area in Enugu State, Barr. Obiora Obeagu, has rendered account of his 100 days in office, saying his administration was following Governor Peter Mbah’s footsteps of transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance.

The Anglican Church has lashed the two term House of Representatives member, representing Owo/ Ose Federal Constituency, Hon Timehin Adelegbe, for calling the Anglican Bishop of Owo Diocese, Revd. Stephen Fagbemi, a liar.

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating post-election violence in the Republic of Mozambique, particularly in the capital city, Maputo, and other major cities such as Beira and Nampula.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Experts and stakeholders have called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, highlighting the growing insecurity in the Niger Delta and the pressing need for the country to adapt to the global energy transition. The experts emphasized that the sector, which has been central to Nigeria’s economy for […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA The Coalition of Editors and Media Executives has condemned recent publications targeting Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, the National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria. In a statement issued yesterday, signed by Coordinator Abdulazeez Dirisu, the group described the allegations as baseless attempts to tarnish Prof. Anunobi’s […]

FemyWalsh Limited has proudly announced the appointment of Chief Julie Coker, an 85-year-old trailblazer in African journalism, as part of its esteemed team.

The President of the Nigeria-Agro Cooperative Society (NACS), Mr. John Mayaki, has urged Nigerians to persistently pray for the President of the country, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo among other leaders, asking for divine wisdom and guidance to govern effectively. Speaking in Benin city during a meeting […]

By Ishola Balogun The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Europe Chapter, has appointed Jeffrey Osarumwense Oronsaye as the Youth Ambassador for the Republic of Ireland. The appointment was announced on Monday by the Governor of the Council during a chat with Vanguard. Idahosa stated that Oronsaye will play a vital role in promoting Nigerian […]

•Other shareholders’ groups move for regulator’s intervention   By Peter Egwuatu   FBN Holdings Plc has said that it is committed to good corporate governance   in spite of   the call   for Extra Ordinary General Meeting, EGM, by two of its shareholders. Responding to Vanguard’s enquiry through a statement to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, the Company’s Secretary, […]

In a country often fragmented by political, religious and cultural differences, sports has remained a powerful tool for social engineering and to promote the image of the country. Indeed, Nigerian sports men and women have, over the years, continued to excel both in the African continent and around the world in competitions like the African […]