By Ifunanya Ndigwe A new sports media platform, First Daily Sports, is set to go live on May 1, with its promoters saying it will focus on telling sports stories from the perspective of fans. The platform, which is an offshoot of First Daily News, is entering the space at a time when digital sports […]

By Esther Onyegbula Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Bianca Ojukwu as Minister of Foreign Affairs, describing the move as a demonstration of inclusive governance and national cohesion. In a statement on Wednesday, Ohanenye lauded the President’s “exemplary leadership and inclusive approach to governance,” noting […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Member representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in Borno State, Hon. Dr. Usman Midala Balami, has picked his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms to recontest on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) come 2027 general elections, purposely to enable him consolidate on the modest achievements recorded under his first […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Lagos Games Week 2026 is set to position Nigeria as a competitive contributor to the $200 billion global games industry, even as it is scheduled to hold at the National Theatre on June18 to 19. In a statement made available to Vanguard, the organizer said that the event which is now in […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Nigeria Customs Service, Lilypond Export Command has reported a 38.68 per cent increase in export value to $925.84 million in the first quarter of 2026, up from $667.60 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. According to the command, improved performance was driven by trade facilitation measures and stakeholder engagement. A […]

By Godwin Oritse  The Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) recently paid a familiarisation visit to APM Terminals Apapa, where it commended the operator for upholding high operational standards and retaining its status as a benchmark for port efficiency in Nigeria. Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the NSC Board, Dr. Ibrahim […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa FATE Foundation has marked its 26th anniversary, celebrating more than two decades of supporting Nigerian entrepreneurs to start, grow and scale sustainable businesses. The organisation announced the milestone in Lagos, highlighting its continued role in strengthening the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Over the past 26 years, the foundation has remained at the forefront […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa A five-man technical team from Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has toured the Coleman Technical Industries Limited factory in Sagamu, Ogun State, expressing admiration for the scale of local cable production and calling on government to support indigenous manufacturers through tax waivers and incentives. The EKEDC delegation was received by the Managing […]

Despite external volatilities, BUA Foods Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter 2026 (Q1’26) showing improved margins, moderate earnings growth, underpinned by resilient operational performance. The Profit After Tax increased by 14% to ₦142.32 billion, compared to ₦125.28 billion in the corresponding period of 2025 (Q1’25), reflecting the Company’s continued focus […]

Dentsu Nigeria’s fast-rising talent, Morayo Odunsi, a marketing professional and Influencer Marketing Executive at D’Agyle Dentsu Nigeria, has won the NextGen in Africa Award 2026, cementing her place among Africa’s most promising young professionals. At just 23, Morayo emerged as the youngest recipient of the honour, presented by 9to5Chick in a category sponsored by First Bank […]

The Olunisa of Inisa in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Joseph Oladunjoye Oyedele Fasikun II (JP), has commended the Paramount Ruler of the Jukun people and head of the Kwararafa Kingdom, HRH Manu Ishaku Adda Ali, the Aku-Uka of Wukari, for conferring the prestigious title of Hocho of the Jukun Kingdom on High Chief Adi Pajo.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and elder statesman, Femi Okunnu, on Tuesday expressed divergent views on the need for a national conference to address Nigeria’s socio-economic, ethno-religious, and developmental challenges.

No one left the auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs on Thursday, April 23, 2026, unsure of what Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti said at the 2026 TheNiche Annual Lecture with the theme, “Governing the Economy: Choices, Trade-offs, and National Priorities.” He spoke loud and clear. In a country where political leaders have […]

For the vast majority of Nigerians, justice is encountered at the grassroots level—in Magistrates’ Courts, Area Courts, Customary Courts, and other lower courts that serve as the primary interface between the judiciary and society.

Dear readers, Last Tuesday, I watched a promising young professional nearly destroy her reputation in 47 seconds. She was on a Zoom call with her team—camera off, as usual. When her manager asked for an update on the quarterly report, she responded with what she thought was casual confidence: “Yeah, I’m handling it. It’s not that […]