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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

By Esther Onyegbula Leading pharmaceutical experts and industry stakeholders have demanded sweeping executive reforms and urgent policy implementation to end Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported medicines, warning that the country’s healthcare security and industrial future remain under serious threat. The call was made at the 29th Annual National Conference of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists […]

By Esther Onyegbula Benin Technical College (BTC) on Wednesday emerged champions of the Edo State Governor’s Cup after defeating a determined Agba Grammar School side 4-3 on penalties in a thrilling final at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The victory marked a triumphant end to BTC’s campaign, which began in 2025, as the […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Sharon Parish of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) clinched first position and won the sum of $2,500 in the second edition of the Reverend S.B.J. Oshoffa Annual Memorial International Juvenile Music Competition organised by True Word in Season, an evangelical arm of the Greater Tomorrow Group (GTG) of the Celestial […]

National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson has said only aspirants who win the party’s primaries will proceed to pay nomination fees and complete documentation exercise.

Concerns over the safety of school children have resurfaced following the reported abduction of more than 80 children and teachers during attacks on schools in Borno and Oyo States earlier this month.

When Pep Guardiola arrived in Manchester in 2016, English football was good. When he left in 2026, it had been rebuilt in his image. For a decade, Pep didn’t just manage Manchester City. He redefined what was possible in a football field.