US defence secretary links ISIS commander’s killing to protection of Nigerian Christians
The United States Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, has said Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of ISIS, was largely responsible for attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria.
Let Air Peace and Allen Onyema be! By Ikechukwu Amaechi
On Sunday, May 24, Air Peace officially commenced direct flights to Barbados, one of the 13 independent sovereign nations in the Caribbean. It was historic, not only for the organisation but also Nigeria where good news has become as scarce as hen’s teeth. Henceforth, the airline will operate a nine-hour twice-monthly scheduled flights from Lagos […]
Marking another gloomy Children’s Day
Nigeria marked another Children’s Day yesterday, Wednesday, 27th May 2026. The celebration rang hollow for many families whose children have become victims of kidnapping, terrorism, trafficking, and violence. In a nation where children should symbolise hope, innocence, and the future, they are increasingly becoming targets in a brutal cycle of insecurity. The frightening reality today […]
God complex: Can Tinubu remake Nigeria in his own image? By Olu Fasan
Recently, someone sent me an unsolicited WhatsApp message. As a columnist, and being naturally curious, I read any written message sent to me. After all, column ideas can come from unusual sources. However, on this occasion, after skimming the message, I dismissed it right away. Why? Well, the content of the message was too outlandish […]
Oyo 2027: Group backs broadcaster, Oriyomi as Accord Party governorship candidate
By Adeola Badru A sociopolitical support group in Oyo State, Oselu Tiwa n Tiwa, has declared its support for Ibadan-based broadcaster and philanthropist, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, describing him as the authentic governorship candidate of the Accord Party ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The group made its position known in a statement […]
Oyedele restoring confidence in Finance Ministry — Stakeholders
By Henry Ojelu Stakeholders and contractors in the nation’s financial sector have expressed growing confidence in the leadership style and performance of Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, saying his reform-driven approach is restoring confidence in the Federal Ministry of Finance. The stakeholders who spoke to Vanguard said the confidence […]
CPA scores TETFund, pass vote of confidence in Echono
By Gabriel Ewepu The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) has scored Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) high on service delivery and impact in the educational sector, and unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, over his visionary leadership and performance. Addressing journalists and stakeholders at a press conference on […]
Nwobodo Commissions re-equipped Neonatal Unit at Parklane
By Dennis Agbo Elder statesman and former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, has commissioned the newly renovated and re-equipped Neonatal and Special Babies Ward at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane, Enugu. The commissioning formed part of the activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration which […]
Lagos Media Coalition targets maternal deaths, demands accountability
Health journalists in Lagos have intensified calls for improved coordination in health reporting, warning that preventable maternal and child deaths will persist unless information gaps and system inefficiencies in the health sector are urgently addressed.
FG, EU, Partners launch nationwide ‘Choose Milk’ Campaign to tackle nutrition gap
Stakeholders in health, nutrition, and agriculture have called for urgent public enlightenment on dairy consumption as the Federal Government, in collaboration with international partners, officially launched the nationwide “Choose Milk Campaign” aimed at improving nutrition awareness and promoting informed dietary choices among Nigerian households.
