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2027 election will be my last outing  —  Atiku

2027 election will be my last outing  —  Atiku

Atiku also recommended leadership training for young Nigerians, adding that the country needs it.
Senate orders NNPC to account for N210trn, bring Kyari on April 29  

Senate orders NNPC to account for N210trn, bring Kyari on April 29  

Aregbesola’s old tweet about Tinubu’s leadership resurfaces after ‘govt of scammers’ comment

Aregbesola’s old tweet about Tinubu’s leadership resurfaces after ‘govt of scammers’ comment

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08:01 pm
‘I’ll step aside for any consensus candidate, even if it’s Obi’ — Atiku

‘I’ll step aside for any consensus candidate, even if it’s Obi’ — Atiku

When specifically asked if he would step aside for Obi if he is considered more popular, the former presidential candidate reiterated his position.

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Kachikwu calls David Mark's ADC ‘political gangsters’

Kachikwu calls David Mark’s ADC ‘political gangsters’

These politicians are playing politics with the blood of innocent Nigerians because they want power at all costs”

07:29 pm
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Lagos 2027: Tinubu’s close ally, Olusi reveals possible successor to Sanwo-Olu

Lagos 2027: Tinubu’s close ally, Olusi reveals possible successor to Sanwo-Olu

Ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship race, the Chairman of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Pa Tajudeen Olusi, and an ardent loyalist of President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, revealed possible successor to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

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Benue ADC crisis deepens as faction suspends chairman, others

Benue ADC crisis deepens as faction suspends chairman, others

The leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) intensified on Tuesday as a faction of the Benue State Executive Committee (SEC) not only rejected the party’s national leadership but also publicly listed key members it has suspended over alleged constitutional violations.

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We're ready to battle flood - Enugu govt

We’re ready to battle flood – Enugu govt

‘The capacity building helps to get them set for rescue of lives, property and economy during flooding and other types of emergency in Enugu’

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07:21 pm
2027 election will be my last outing  —  Atiku

2027 election will be my last outing  —  Atiku

Atiku also recommended leadership training for young Nigerians, adding that the country needs it.

07:21 pm
06:12 pm
Senate orders NNPC to account for N210trn, bring Kyari on April 29  

Senate orders NNPC to account for N210trn, bring Kyari on April 29  

“It is hereby resolved that the NNPCL is given an additional two weeks to unfailingly appear before this committee. The deadline for compliance is Wednesday, April 29”

06:12 pm
05:55 pm
‘Not a coincidence’  —  Shehu Sani links terror attacks in North to 2027 politics

‘Not a coincidence’  —  Shehu Sani links terror attacks in North to 2027 politics

Sani further alleged that those responsible for such attacks could be identified through their reactions.

05:55 pm
05:47 pm
Lookman climbs 3rd in all-time Nigerian UCL top scorers list[see top 5]

Lookman climbs 3rd in all-time Nigerian UCL top scorers list[see top 5]

Ademola Lookman has climbed to third place on Nigeria’s all-time UEFA Champions League, UCL scorers list after netting his eighth goal in the competition during UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday.

05:47 pm
06:03 pm
FG drops terrorism charge against Malami, son; re-arraigns them for arms possession

FG drops terrorism charge against Malami, son; re-arraigns them for arms possession

Following the development, Malami and his son took fresh pleas of not guilty to the five-count amended charge.

06:03 pm
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‘I’ll step aside for any consensus candidate, even if it’s Obi’ — Atiku

‘I’ll step aside for any consensus candidate, even if it’s Obi’ — Atiku

When specifically asked if he would step aside for Obi if he is considered more popular, the former presidential candidate reiterated his position.
Kachikwu calls David Mark's ADC ‘political gangsters’

Kachikwu calls David Mark’s ADC ‘political gangsters’

Lagos 2027: Tinubu’s close ally, Olusi reveals possible successor to Sanwo-Olu

Lagos 2027: Tinubu’s close ally, Olusi reveals possible successor to Sanwo-Olu

2027 election will be my last outing  —  Atiku

2027 election will be my last outing  —  Atiku

‘Not a coincidence’  —  Shehu Sani links terror attacks in North to 2027 politics

‘Not a coincidence’  —  Shehu Sani links terror attacks in North to 2027 politics

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FG drops terrorism charge against Malami, son; re-arraigns them for arms possession

FG drops terrorism charge against Malami, son; re-arraigns them for arms possession

Following the development, Malami and his son took fresh pleas of not guilty to the five-count amended charge.
Nigeria’s insecurity has reached ‘state of war’ – Arewa Forum

Nigeria’s insecurity has reached ‘state of war’ – Arewa Forum

Education stakeholders in Oyo State have raised alarm over what they described as a deepening basic education crisis

Olubadan, Ajimobi’s widow deny plot to impeach Gov Makinde

Agric minister headlines Vanguard Economic Discourse 

Agric minister headlines Vanguard Economic Discourse 

dollar

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 15, 2026

Vanguard Economic Discourse

United Nations’ FAO speaks at Vanguard Economic Discourse on agric sector

United Nations’ FAO speaks at Vanguard Economic Discourse on agric sector

By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor At the backdrop of a high profile public and private sector engagement over Nigeria’s agriculture and food sector, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations is set to lead discussions on the issues at stake in Nigeria’s capacity to feed itself. The 2026 edition of the Vanguard […]
Agric minister headlines Vanguard Economic Discourse 

Agric minister headlines Vanguard Economic Discourse 

Livestock minister to co-chair Vanguard Economic Discourse

Livestock minister to co-chair Vanguard Economic Discourse

LBS Director anchors 2026 Vanguards Economic Discourse

LBS Director anchors 2026 Vanguards Economic Discourse

Join us for 2026 Vanguard Economic Discourse

Join us for 2026 Vanguard Economic Discourse

Metro

Court clears Pretty Mike, says NDLEA failed to prove drug charge

Court clears Pretty Mike, says NDLEA failed to prove drug charge

The judge, Ambrose Lewis-Alagoa, upheld the defendants’ no-case submission, terminating the drug-related prosecution
Dr Ere Ogbachi

Doctor dies after giving birth to triplets in Bayelsa

texas flood

Flood to hit Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, 29 other states – FG

Army raids IPOB/ESN strongholds, busts kidnapping network; recovers IEDs, cash

Army raids IPOB/ESN strongholds, busts kidnapping network; recovers IEDs, cash

Boko Haram invades Benishiekh again, targets military base

Boko Haram invades Benishiekh again, targets military base

Vanguard awards

Chris Iyovwaye: From zero capital to multimillion dollar conglomerate

Chris Iyovwaye: From zero capital to multimillion dollar conglomerate

Deacon Chris is happily married to Deaconess Leri Irerhime Iyovwaye, and together they are blessed with four children.
The giant strides of Professor Oladapo Afolabi

The giant strides of Professor Oladapo Afolabi

Alfred Temile: Advancing Africa’s place in global energy transition

Alfred Temile: Advancing Africa’s place in global energy transition

Festus Keyamo’s public service footprint

Festus Keyamo’s public service footprint

VICKY HAASTRUP: Queen of business excellence

VICKY HAASTRUP: Queen of business excellence

Columns

APC’s personal INEC Chair? By Ochereome Nnanna

APC’s personal INEC Chair? By Ochereome Nnanna

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Okoh Aihe

At BON General Meeting, it was a season of great expectations, by Okoh Aihe

05:31 am
The NBA’s hypocrisy, by Rotimi Fasan

The NBA’s hypocrisy, by Rotimi Fasan

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Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and the People’s Redemption Party: Bringing populism back into mainstream politics, by Usman Sarki

Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and the People’s Redemption Party: Bringing populism back into mainstream politics, by Usman Sarki

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

Crossing the red line by the Opposition and Government(4), by Eric Teniola   

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The ABC, ADC and APC of Nigerian politics, by Owei Lakemfa

The ABC, ADC and APC of Nigerian politics, by Owei Lakemfa

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The sacrificial lamb, by Patrick Omorodion

The sacrificial lamb, by Patrick Omorodion

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Entertainment

Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, aka Odumodublvck, has revealed that Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, charges $500,000 per verse.

Odumodublvck claims artistes falsify age to secure deals

According to him, the pressure stems from a perception among investors and record labels that younger artistes are more commercially viable.
Circumcision is evil, but helped with my sexual urges - Victoria Inyama

Female circumcision helps me control sexual urges – Victoria Inyama

Toyin Abraham

Toyin Abraham denies role in alleged re-arrest of influencer Big Ayo

Kanye West postpones France concert after minister’s block call

Kanye West postpones France concert after minister’s block call

Why I was in Edo - Eedris Abdulkareem

Why I was in Edo – Eedris Abdulkareem

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How Logic-Based Hobbies Can Keep Your Brain Sharp

How Logic-Based Hobbies Can Keep Your Brain Sharp

Navigating the World of Horse Racing Betting

Navigating the World of Horse Racing Betting

Videos

How I Spent Month In Detention Before Dismissal—Olamilekan, Soldier Who Asked Politicians To Send Sons Into Military

How I Spent Month In Detention Before Dismissal—Olamilekan, Soldier Who Asked Politicians To Send Sons Into Military

‘I slept in that building; it was strong’ – Resident reacts to Lagos school building collapse

‘I slept in that building; it was strong’ – Resident reacts to Lagos school building collapse

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021: Fela in early lead

Historically: Fela’s Kalakuta Republic demolished, religious faithfuls commence annual fasting

ICYMI

We're ready to battle flood - Enugu govt

We’re ready to battle flood – Enugu govt

'The capacity building helps to get them set for rescue of lives, property and economy during flooding and other types of emergency in Enugu'
Only opposition to FG are on social media; political parties silent - Pat Utomi

Sunday Dare blasts Pat Utomi for calling Tinubu’s reforms ‘Ponzi scheme’

Old tax laws made Nigerians poor — Tinubu

Old tax laws made Nigerians poor — Tinubu

Hamzat meets GAC members

I started consultations with GAC for future of Lagos – Hamzat

2027: Drama as ADC secures last-minute venue for convention

2027: Drama as ADC secures last-minute venue for convention

Today’s toons

Cartoon: 'Did Trump also block our refineries?'

Cartoon: ‘Did Trump also block our refineries?’

Cartoon: According to research, breastfeeding is healthy

Cartoon: According to research, breastfeeding is healthy

Cartoon: Can this balloon rise again?

Cartoon: Can this balloon rise again?

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Business

Inflation rate rises to 15.38% in March — NBS

Inflation rate rises to 15.38% in March — NBS

The NBS said the increase reflects renewed pressure on consumer prices, with the month-on-month inflation rate jumping sharply to 4.18 per cent in March from 2.01 per cent in February, indicating a faster pace of price increases across the economy.
Global Shocks: Edun warns against subsidy return, seeks cheaper financing

Global Shocks: Edun warns against subsidy return, seeks cheaper financing

IMF

MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: IMF cuts growth forecast for Nigeria’s economy to 4.1% 

electricity

FG incurs N418bn power subsidy

Nigeria misses OPEC quota, produces 1.38m bpd 

Nigeria misses OPEC quota, produces 1.38m bpd 

Health

Lift suspension on heart mark logo, stakeholders urge NAFDAC

Lift suspension on heart mark logo, stakeholders urge NAFDAC

World Parkinson’s Day: Parkinson’s Africa seeks urgent awareness, care, policy support

World Parkinson’s Day: Parkinson’s Africa seeks urgent awareness, care, policy support

Nestlé Nigeria taps Qing Madi to drive youth-centric campaign, deepen cultural connection

Nestlé Nigeria taps Qing Madi to drive youth-centric campaign, deepen cultural connection

When science exists but care fails: Nigeria’s primary healthcare in crisis

When science exists but care fails: Nigeria’s primary healthcare in crisis

Sports

Lookman climbs 3rd in all-time Nigerian UCL top scorers list[see top 5]

Lookman climbs 3rd in all-time Nigerian UCL top scorers list[see top 5]

Ademola Lookman has climbed to third place on Nigeria’s all-time UEFA Champions League, UCL scorers list after netting his eighth goal in the competition during UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday.
Alcaraz pulls out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury

Alcaraz pulls out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury

Maguire to miss Chelsea match after extra one-game ban

Maguire to miss Chelsea match after extra one-game ban

Raphinha

Raphinha issues apology after offensive gesture at Atlético fans

Barcelona hope young talent learn from Champions League disappointment

Barcelona hope young talent learn from Champions League disappointment

Relationships

relationship

What’s a man’s pride got to do with it when he smells the money?!

Why a new dad and his partner should equally be the most important in their child’s life

Why a new dad and his partner should equally be the most important in their child’s life

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

Don’t let affairs destroy your relationship

Forty years? More like a lifetime!          

Facts your son needs to know about handling a woman

Special Report

West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as WHX returns to Nigeria 

West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as WHX returns to Nigeria 

Nigeria’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1% expansion and an anticipated market value of US$161.7 million by 2027. This growth is fuelled by a US$1.2 billion Federal Ministry investment in infrastructure and workforce, major oncology and diagnostic expansions by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and increased imports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […]

Stealing of catalytic converters: China-made alternatives offer relief

Stealing of catalytic converters: China-made alternatives offer relief

China-made catalytic converters are increasingly providing relief to automobile owners who have lost theirs to fraudulent mechanics and unscrupulous used car dealers

SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS

Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report

The 2026 World Happiness Report says people who are more inclined to use social media seem to be less satisfied with their lives.

ONSA: Can we go this way?

ONSA: Can we go this way?

Countries like Australia and Canada have institutionalised systems where the advisory role is supported by permanent staff and specialised analysts

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Technology

From Import Dependency to Local Capacity: Nigeria’s Tech Manufacturing Journey

From Import Dependency to Local Capacity: Nigeria’s Tech Manufacturing Journey

The recent escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran has delivered a sharp reminder of Nigeria’s economic vulnerability.

Locally made metal cards ‘ll boost homegrown capacity, reduce capital flight – Seun Lawal, CEO Cardforté

Locally made metal cards ‘ll boost homegrown capacity, reduce capital flight – Seun Lawal, CEO Cardforté

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor For the past five years, Co Founder and CEO of Cardforté, a card technology company, Seun Lawal, has navigated his business through the trenches to now appear in the Frontline of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem But within those years, he has learned that doing business in Nigeria teaches one very quickly […]

Shettima, Bosun, others join UNDP’s Attafuah to unveil AI UNIPOD in Lagos

Shettima, Bosun, others join UNDP’s Attafuah to unveil AI UNIPOD in Lagos

By Prince Osuagwu High-level government officials and development partners gathered at the University of Lagos to unveil the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pods (AI UNIPOD) at the Lagos State University, yaba. Organizers say AI UNIPOD is a project that aims to empower students and institutions with practical skills, foster innovation, and spur measurable social and […]

Shopping for Easter free from dropped calls

Shopping for Easter free from dropped calls

If Telecom services remain the way it had been in the past few weeks, we surely will have an Easter celebration full of dropped calls and data depletion complaints.

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Education

Nomadic education crisis: 10m children unsure of future

Nomadic education crisis: 10m children unsure of future

There are over 10 million Nigerians who fall into this category and there are over 4,000 schools set up across the country for the purpose

Reps recommend delisting of NECO, UI, Police from 2025 budget

FG, varsities, private sector must partner to advance postgraduate education — Ex-UI VC, Bamiro

By Elizabeth Osayande  A former Vice-Chancellor of the  University of Ibadan, Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, has called for urgent collaboration between government, universities and the private sector to advance postgraduate education in Nigeria, describing such partnership as critical to national development. Prof. Bamiro made the call while delivering the keynote address at the four-day 67th meeting […]

YabaTech

YABATECH charges new Deans, HODs on integrity, innovation, university mindset

By Elizabeth Osayande  The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has charged newly-elected Deans of Schools and Heads of Departments (HODs) to embrace a transformative, university-driven mindset anchored on integrity, innovation and accountability as the institution positions itself for a major transition. This charge was given during a one-day induction training workshop organised by the […]

YabaTech

YABATECH steps up AI education

YABATECH has taken a notable step towards embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into its academic offering

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