Benue: Outrage as vigilantes beat serving NYSC member to death
A serving corps member, identified as Ben Agir, has reportedly been beaten to death by members of a local vigilante group in Buruku Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.
Badagry market shuts as Akran burial rites begin in Lagos
The traditional ruler died on Jan. 12, prompting a state-backed programme to honour his life and traditional authority in Badagry community.
7 countries that played at World Cup during and after war
Football has often stood as a symbol of unity and resilience, even in times of war. Across history, several countries have either emerged from conflict or endured it while still competing on football’s biggest stage: the FIFA World Cup.
‘I can defend my comments’ – Roby Ekpo rejects Mayowa Lambe’s N100m demand
Media personality Robert Ekpo aka Roby Ekpo has rejected the cease-and-desist notice served by his estranged wife, Mayowa Lambe, describing her demand for ₦100 million in damages as excessive, baseless and premature.
APGA fixes April 30 deadline for membership revalidation, registration
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has fixed April 30 as the final deadline for membership revalidation and registration ahead of the 2027 general election.
Wike waives C-of-O fees for Nigerian Law School
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has granted an immediate waiver of fees for the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja campus.
Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Czechia return after 20-year wait
Czechia returns to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with memories from the days of Czechoslovakia reaching two finals. Now, after two decades away, the team is back on football’s biggest stage and eager to write a new chapter.
VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Public-Private sector leaders raise concerns over food security
Meanwhile, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation, UN-FAO, has already projected that the number of Nigerians facing hunger could reach 35.7 million by August this year.
Real Madrid suffer double injury blow
Real Madrid’s faint hopes of overhauling Barcelona in La Liga suffered a further blow on Thursday with both Eder Militao and Arda Guler ruled out for the rest of the season.
Peter Obi in closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed in Bauchi
The meeting comes against the backdrop of Mohammed’s public disclosure on March 31 that his preferred destination for defection was the African Democratic Congress.
Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as he rachets up pressure on Iran to reopen the crucial sea passage.
