UAE suspends trade, financial dealings with Iran
The UAE is home to a sizeable Iranian community and has been a major trading partner for US-sanctioned Iran, at least before the war.
NOUN activates nationwide health insurance for students, names four new HMOs
The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, has stepped up efforts to improve students’ welfare with the nationwide activation of the Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Programme, TISHIP, giving thousands of students across the country access to organised health insurance coverage.
24 killed, many injured in fresh Plateau attack
JOS—No fewer than 24 persons have been killed and several others injured following gunmen attack on Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Junaidu emerges CVSN Provost, pledges reforms in veterinary sector
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Professor Abdulkadir Usman Junaidu of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has emerged as the new Provost of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (CVSN), pledging to reposition the institution and strengthen specialist veterinary practice in the country. Junaidu, a Professor of Veterinary Public Health, emerged from an election conducted […]
NSCDC, Sokoto Govt strengthen security partnership, Ajayi says
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining its frontline role in protecting lives, critical national assets and communities in Sokoto State, even as the state government continues to provide operational support to security agencies. The NSCDC State Commandant, Mr A.A. Ajayi, stated […]
IBB, IGP, Ike Nwachukwu, Osoba, Obaigbena, others for ‘Vanguard at 40’ book launch
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, retd, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ex-Minister of External Affairs, General Ike Nwachukwu, retd., and former Ogun State governor, Chief Segun Osoba and Publisher of ThisDay/Arise Media, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, are among the eminent Nigerians expected at the 40th anniversary book launch and reunion of Vanguard Newspapers. The […]
Suspected B-Haram terrorists kill police inspector, seven others in Adamawa
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Monday night attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing a police inspector and seven civilians. Chairman of Hong council, Aliyu Sa’ad, confirmed the attack, yesterday. Sa’ad said the attackers invaded the community at night, set two houses ablaze and killed eight people. He said: “The attackers […]
Banditry: Target criminal finances to weaken terror networks — Alfindiki
By Hadiza Yusuf A former Chairman of Kano Municipal Local Government, Hon. Faizu Alfindiki, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to disrupt the financial networks supporting banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities in Nigeria. Alfindiki said cutting off the sources of funding for criminal groups would significantly reduce their capacity to recruit […]
2027: High hurdles before candidates, parties
PARTIES and candidates for the presidential, 469 National Assembly, 28 governorship and 993 state assembly seats have high campaign hurdles to scale for the 2027 general polls.
2027: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, others sign peace accord, vow issue-based campaigns
The accord, described by the organisers as more than a ceremonial document, is anchored in the Constitution, the Electoral Act, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines.
US lifts 12-year entry restriction on Nigerian vessels
By Godwin Oritse The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, ending a 12-year regime of enhanced security requirements on ships calling at Nigerian ports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development, describing it […]
