New book offers in-depth analysis of Nigeria’s legislature, democratic governance — Ita Enang
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Enang, has described The Nigerian Legislature: Understanding Its Impact on Democratic Governance and National Development as a landmark scholarly work that provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of Nigeria’s legislature and its role in democratic governance. Speaking as the book reviewer at the […]
Black weekend: Family of nine, 18 others killed in Benue, Plateau
“After killing two people in Ikpachi on Friday, this morning, they attacked Otukpo Nobi killing 16 persons including women and children”
Airtime Lending Return: Stakeholders demand clear regulatory boundaries
With Airtime Credit Services (ACS) fully restored across Nigeria’s mobile networks, stakeholders have shifted attention from the temporary disruption that unsettled millions of subscribers to the need for a clear regulatory framework that will prevent similar incidents and sustain confidence in the country’s digital economy. The renewed calls come as industry players await further proceedings […]
FG raises WAEC, NECO fees to N50,000 per candidate
“I am directed to convey the Minister of Education’s approval of N50,000 as the new examination fee for candidates with effect from SSCE internal 2027”
What should stop ex-priest, Anokwuru, from hooking up with a helpmate?
By Ugoh Sam-Okobi The article titled “Why is Anokwuru Christian Uche still parading himself as a priest of the Catholic Church?”, published on social media a few days ago by Kingsley Uzoma, raises issues that, in my view, deserve a more balanced consideration. Rather than dwell on personalities, it is important to examine the facts surrounding […]
Ex-ALGON chairman rejects Aiyedatiwa’s Cocoa Board appointment, raises N150,000 levy concern
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — A former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Ondo State chapter, Hon. Augustine Oloruntogbe, has declined his appointment by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as a member of the Ondo State Cocoa Revolution and Management Board. Oloruntogbe, who is also a former Chairman of Akoko South West […]
Oriire Schoolchildren: How arrest of kidnappers’ family members led victims’ rescue
“The family members were subsequently taken to Abuja, where the wives were interrogated in accordance with investigative procedures”
Ìwòye: Dókítà Wisdom, agùnbánirọ̀ ní ìlú Port Harcourt pàdánù ẹ̀mí rè lẹ̀nu iṣẹ́; ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ ṣẹlẹ̀ si gbajúgbajà agbórin-lárúgẹ, Sam Larry
Ní ọ̀sẹ̀ yìí lórí Ìwòyé: Dókítà Wisdom, agùnbánirọ̀ ní ìlú Port Harcourt pàdánù ẹ̀mí rè lẹ̀nu iṣẹ́; ènìyàn méjì pàdánù ẹ̀mí wọn ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́; ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ ṣẹlẹ̀ si gbajúgbajà agbórin-lárúgẹ, Sam Larry.
SAN petitions IGP over alleged bid to halt court case
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY An Edo State-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Olayiwola Afolabi, has urged the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, to ensure that an ongoing criminal trial is allowed to proceed without interference. In a letter dated July 8, 2026, and made available to Vanguard on Sunday, Afolabi appealed to the IGP to protect […]
Bridge Leadership Foundation marks 15 years of youth transformation as Otu Hails Imoke’s leadership legacy
Governor Bassey Otu has described the Bridge Leadership Foundation as one of Cross River State’s most impactful investments in human capital, commending its Founder and former Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, for sustaining a vision that has transformed more than 200,000 young people through leadership development, mentorship and employability programmes over the past 15 years. The […]
Dokubo-Asari’s KASA wins Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Football Championship
.Sets sight on global stage By Adesina Wahab The boys’ football team of King Amachree Sports Academy (KASA), Obuama, sponsored by Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of The Source, Elem Kalabari, Torusarama Piri, has emerged champions of the Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Football Tournament, defeating St. Peter’s Secondary School 1-0 in a thrilling […]
Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors
Banks slashed lending to oil and gas, information and communication technology (ICT) and six other key sectors of the economy by N5.45 trillion
Imo West Youths say lawmakers lack functional constituency offices
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — Youths in Imo West Senatorial District have alleged that none of the lawmakers representing the zone in the National and State Assemblies operates a functional constituency office. The claim was contained in a legislative performance assessment report presented on Sunday by the Orluzurumee Youth Assembly, the umbrella body for youths […]
Ex-lawmaker files FOI requests seeking legality of presidential directive splitting NUPRC cost of collection
Former Member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Mark Terseer Gbillah, acting through his legal counsel, Chronos Legal & Co., has filed Freedom of Information (FOI) requests with 11 federal institutions. The filings demand statutory justification and official documentation regarding a Presidential directive that altered the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) statutory Cost […]
UN Envoy, Ibrahim seeks global debt-for-education swap at Paris UNESCO conference
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim , has called for a bold global debt-for-education swap initiative to enable developing countries invest more in education without undermining their debt obligations. According to a statement issued by his media office in New York, Ambassador Ibrahim made the proposal at the UNESCO Conference on […]
IHS Nigeria, STEM Africa empowers 700 students, 130 teachers in Ilorin
By Etop Ekanem No fewer than 700 students and 130 teachers in Kwara State have received hands-on training in artificial intelligence, robotics and other digital skills at the 2026 edition of STEM Africa Fest held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub. According to a statement by the organisers, the two-day programme was held on July 2 […]
