Sen. Godiya Akwashiki (SDP/Nasarawa North) has died at the age of 52, following a protracted illness.

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s oil output fell by  5.9 percent  year-on-year (YoY) to 1.599 million barrels per day (bpd), including condensate, in November 2025 from 1.698 million bpd in the corresponding period of 2024. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed this in its December 2025 Crude Oil and Condensate Production report. Also, […]

•Market capitalisation nearly N100trn in value •Foreign portfolio transactions up 178.8%  YoY in 11months  By Peter Egwuatu, Assistant Business Editor After years of volatility driven by macroeconomic instability, foreign exchange distortions and policy ambiguity, the Nigerian capital market staged a powerful comeback that was anchored on reforms translating to wealth, confidence rebuilding, and renewed domestic and foreign […]

Tinubu said Nigeria ended 2025 on a strong footing, recording robust quarterly economic growth, improving trade balances and greater exchange rate stability.

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has called on Nigerians to join the party’s mission to better Nigeria.

​The Nigerian Naira began the new year with relative stability in the foreign exchange market, maintaining a steady range against the United States Dollar.

Rt. Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, the National Chairman of the Delta Unity Group (DUG), a prominent political think tank in Delta State, has urged the people of Delta State to brace up for the challenges and opportunities that will enable the people chart a new course for the state. Chief Reyenieju, who made the call in […]

The Mining Marshals have arrested five men over alleged illegal mining activities and impersonation in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, authorities have said.

“They came in commando style and  operated for several hours before fleeing the scene”

Happy New Year from all of us at Vanguard. As we welcome the year, we extend our warmest wishes to our readers for a season filled with joy and good health. May 2026 bring peace to our homes, progress to our communities, and fresh opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

….says gov’t is stepping into 2026 with hope, faith By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the people of the state to be undisturbed with reports of crisis in the state, adding that his administration is entering into 2026 with hope and faith. Fubara, however, expressed optimism that 2026 […]

By DanielAbia, P/Harcourt Amidst the growing political tension, Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has gone spiritual with the assurance that the state cannot go into another round of political war. Fubara expressed optimism that 2026 will usher in improved fortunes for Rivers State and its residents, assuring that his administration is entering the new year […]

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. (Dr.) Yakubu Pam, has called on Christians across the region to embrace unity, steadfast faith and moral responsibility as Nigeria enters the year 2026.

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has described the year 2026 as a “fast, strange and troublesome year,” warning that evil traders operating within churches must desist or face the wrath of God. Dr. Olukoya gave the prophetic outlook during the church’s crossover […]