Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has defended the controversial airstrike on Jilli in Borno State, insisting that those killed in the operation were not innocent civilians but individuals actively supporting insurgents…

Despite a court order and political moves to deny it use of a venue, the Senator David Mark-led African Democratic Congress, ADC, yesterday, held its National Convention in Abuja, where leaders drawn from all parts of the country ratified the party’s constitution …

In the run-up to the 2026 edition of the Vanguard Economic Discourse, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has been named co-chair of the event. The discourse is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 9 a.m. With the theme, “Food Security and Socio-economic […]

Dele Momodu has expressed support for a potential joint presidential ticket between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Every new helmsman at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, deserves a window of time to demonstrate their worth before the gavel of public opinion falls. We have seen, throughout the convoluted arc of our national history, that the character of a Chief Electoral Umpire can become the pivot upon which our democracy turns. Character is […]

Nigeria’s democratic journey, hard-won after decades of military struggle, currently teeters on the edge of a precipice. The brewing crisis within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is not merely an internal party squabble; it is a litmus test for the resilience of our constitutional order. When an interim leadership led by David Mark and Rauf […]

As primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) get closer, the influential Delta Central Elders and Leaders Consultative Council (DCELCC) has unanimously endorsed Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, OON, as the sole candidate for the Delta Central Senatorial seat. The group cited Emerhor’s sacrifice and contributions to the growth of APC since the formation of the party […]

As arrangements for the 2026 edition of Vanguard Economic Discourse gets to final stage, Professor Franklin Ngwu has joined the league of high profile personalities leading discussions at the event.

CADA also pointed to progress in electricity supply, describing the state as an exception amid widespread power challenges in the country.

…unveils essay competition By Favour Ulebor, Abuja In a bid to address the growing challenge of water scarcity and poor sanitation across Africa, the Pan African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission has unveiled activities for the 2026 Africa Day Celebration and Essay Competition. The announcement was made by the Global President of the Mission, Amb. […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA  In the past, we had in the opposition parties, radical leftists, socialists, welfarists, labour, and other liberals. Today, those who used to be in opposition are now in government. The question is: where are the core conservatives and establishment men and women who used to be in power? We will need them as […]

It doesn’t come as a surprise any more that the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, BON, meeting which took place last week in Abuja became a political theatre of suggestions. The organisation had itself to blame for the torrents of suggestions that came its way. BON was responsible for the rain that drenched it, having been very […]

…Confirms completion of equipment testing for Ogun industrial hub The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has confirmed the completion of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for a 1x15MVA 33/11kV transformer designated for the Agbara Industrial Area in Ogun State, in what it says is a step toward improving power supply in the cluster. Managing Director […]

The position was outlined in a statement signed by Comrade Julius Malam-Obi, President of the United Niger Delta Congress, and Honourable Emaluji, Secretary-General of the group.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Director of CHRICED, Zikirullahi Ibrahim, said the country is under severe strain and can no longer afford business as usual.