By Dennis Agbo The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has announced plans to hold a mass rally in Washington, D.C., aimed at drawing international attention to rising insecurity in Nigeria, including killings and kidnappings reported in several communities. In a statement made available to Vanguard on Wednesday, the organisation said it has mandated its Vice Chairman, […]

Governorship aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos State, Naheem Balogun, has assured supporters that he remains confident of securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 governorship election, while urging calm over reports of internal disputes within the party.

A High Court in Kogi State has sentenced a man, Jibrin Halilu, to death after finding him guilty of conspiracy and kidnapping in connection with the abduction and killing of a hotel proprietor in Obajana.

…Warns against sidelining Nwoko after alleged primary election controversy By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A former Delta State Commissioner and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the affairs of the party in Delta North, warning against what he described as infiltration […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure re-election in the 2027 general election, stating that Nigerians will assess the administration based on its policies and performance. Matawalle made the remarks through his Special Adviser on Political Affairs, […]

A veteran journalist and member of the Federated Union of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria, Comrade Austine Ihonor, has commended the performance of Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), saying the lawmaker has sponsored 33 bills and 22 motions within three years in the 10th Senate.

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Chairman of Akure South Local Government and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Ondo State, Fasua Gbenga, has welcomed plans by Aliko Dangote to invest in the Olokola Free Trade Zone, describing the development as a positive step for economic growth and industrial development in […]

Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, has argued that imported democratic systems lacking African values and characteristics have failed on the continent, urging African nations to return to indigenous governance systems and cultural principles.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is entering the 2027 presidential race as the clear frontrunner, not necessarily because of widespread popularity, but because his opponents remain divided, according to a new forecast by political consulting and data analysis firm CellHub. The firm projects the president as the favourite to secure a […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by 6 per cent, or N75 per litre, following a sharp decline in global crude oil prices driven by easing tensions in the Middle East.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has described the Anti-Ethnic Stereotyping and Profiling Toolkits for media and security as a strategic intervention aimed at addressing threats to peace, stability, and national development in Nigeria. The Director-General of IPCR, Joseph Ochogwu, made this known on Wednesday at an expert validation meeting […]

For Kwara and possibly a few other Nigerian states, the 2027 election has many implications. In the All Progressives Congress (APC), we are looking to consolidate the gains of the last few years after the bloodless Otoge revolution. I was a part of the Otoge Movement that consummated the revolution. Infact, I hosted at my […]

Falcon Aerospace Limited (Falcon Aero), a leading business aviation firm in West Africa, has appointed veteran pilot, aircraft engineer and seasoned aviation administrator, Captain Folayele Akinkuotu, as Director and Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Falcon Aero as the company accelerates its expansion beyond West Africa into key […]

…says legacy should be measured by mothers saved, not projects commissioned By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Kaduna State Government has thrown a direct challenge to the 23 Local Government Area ,LGA chairmen in the state, urging them to take ownership of primary healthcare delivery and make the fight against preventable deaths a top priority in […]

By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a major investment-driven reform to tackle persistent electricity failures in Nigerian hospitals, targeting at least 30 per cent uninterrupted power supply across healthcare facilities by 2027 under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI). The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle […]