Africa Day festival champions heritage preservation, economic growth
By Esther Onyegbula Culture and heritage can serve as powerful tools for tourism promotion, economic development and stronger international partnerships, speakers at the Africa Day 2026 Cultural Hangout Festival have said. The festival, held at the Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre on Saturday, brought together speakers, artists, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders from Africa and the […]
Optiva Capital Partners drives wealth, global access and social impact across Africa
….Chairman, Franklin Nechi Says the Future Belongs to Africans Who Combine Mobility, Smart Investment and Purposeful Legacy Building As Africa navigates a rapidly changing global economic landscape, Optiva Capital Partners is positioning itself as more than the premier investment immigration firm. The company is emerging as Africa’s leading platform for wealth creation, global access, healthcare […]
Vanguard journalist loses father at 86
ABUJA — Venerable Emmanuel Olorunmola Ajayi, a retired Archdeacon of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has died at the age of 86. Ajayi, who devoted 41 years to active ministry across several dioceses, served under seven bishops and played a key role in translating Christian liturgy into the Ebira language. He died on June […]
How Neon Chinze moved from NTA child dancer to artist chasing Grammy
By Benjamin Njoku Most artists can trace the exact moment they decide to pursue music. For Onyeneke Emmanuel Chinze, professionally known as Neon Chinze, there was no such moment. Music did not arrive as a decision. It arrived at age five, before he had the language to describe it or the wisdom to choose it, […]
Ramaphosa vows crackdown on illegal migration amid xenophobic protests
Speaking in a live national address today, Ramaphosa said the government was rolling out new measures to secure borders, deport undocumented migrants and punish employers who hire them.
Fire razes plastic store in Osogbo
A popular plastic store, Iyanu Plastic, in Osogbo was on Sunday razed by fire with property worth millions of naira destroyed.
Odegaard on target as Norway, Morocco play out draw in World Cup friendly
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday.
Ohanaeze demands immediate rescue of kidnapped Oyo school children, teachers
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has demanded immediate rescue of abducted pupils/students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State by armed criminals.
Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce
Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for the first time since an April ceasefire took hold in the Middle East war.
One killed, another injured in fresh Jos South ambush
A fresh attack in Sabon Gidan Kanar community of Gyel District in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State has left one person dead, and another seriously injured, sources have said.
Wamakko demands urgent security overhaul over killings
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has raised concern over rising cases of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks across Nigeria, calling for urgent reforms of the country’s security architecture. Wamakko made the call while speaking on the floor of the Senate in Abuja, warning that the worsening security […]
