The attack on Niamey Airport
By GEORGE KIMMITT On June 18, 2026, the airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, once again became the target of a terrorist attack. Gunfire began around 6 a.m. and lasted for several hours. Considering that this is the second attack on the capital’s airport this year, which, fortunately, was successfully repelled by the Nigerien armed forces, […]
TBWA\Concept Unit appoints George Isitua-Onukwu as CEO
By Precious Enaike TBWA\Concept Unit, the Lagos-based creative agency within the TBWA Worldwide network, has announced the appointment of George Isitua-Onukwu as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Kelechi Nwosu, whose leadership established TBWA\Concept Unit as one of Nigeria’s most respected creative agencies, known for bold work like the Proudly Made in […]
Cocoa prices to exceed $10,000 per tonne as firms shift investments to lab-grown alternatives
By Cynthia Alo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA, has warned that global cocoa prices could rise above $10,000 per tonne again as multinational food companies channel investments into laboratory-grown cocoa instead of supporting smallholder farmers across Africa. The association said continued underinvestment in cocoa farmers, ageing plantations, climate change and […]
2027: Kwara APC aspirants raise concerns over alleged move to involve traditional rulers in party politics
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Governorship aspirants and members of the Elders caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have expressed concern over what they described as attempts to involve traditional rulers in internal party matters ahead of the 2027 general elections. They said they were worried about reports suggesting plans to mobilise […]
Obanikoro, APC leaders, council chairmen celebrate Bamgbose at surprise birthday event
By Esther Onyegbula The political class in Badagry on Sunday gathered to celebrate veteran politician and APC Apex Leader in Badagry West Local Council Development Area, Hon. Joseph Hontonyon Bamgbose, as prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, paid glowing tributes to his decades of service to the party and grassroots development. The surprise […]
‘Dewale Consulting organises Kenya real estate investment tour for Nigerian investors
By Tunde Oso A data-driven real estate advisory firm, ‘Dewale Consulting Ltd (DCL), has announced its signature Kenya Real Estate Investment Tour, tagged “Gateway to East Africa”, designed to give Nigerian investors structured access to Kenya’s high-growth property markets. In a statement made available to Vanguard, the tour is scheduled to commence on July 20th […]
