Glitz, glamour as Vanguard awardees step forth today
The politicians, ever so delinquent, did not help matters – especially with the gale of defections (some were at once illegal while others were purely immoral)
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01:38 pm
NNPC denies allegations of selling equipment from refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has described as false and misleading reports suggesting it is selling scrap materials, equipment, or components from its refineries to individuals and private companies.
01:36 pm
Rivers LG chairman imposes curfew over killing of vigilance group member
Otuo, who also banned the activities of all local vigilance groups in the area, expressed the council’s commitment to the security of lives and property.
01:21 pm
UN peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in Lebanon
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, announced on Friday that an Indonesian blue helmet died in hospital of wounds suffered on March 29 in an attack on his base.
01:17 pm
Gunmen attack Plateau community, destroy farmland
Gunmen have attacked Ra Kung village in Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, injuring one person and destroying over 15 hectares of farmland.
01:05 pm
Transcorp Hilton Abuja addresses temporary water supply disruption
Transcorp Hilton Abuja has said that the temporary disruption to water supply at the hotel was caused by emergency maintenance works by the Federal Capital Territory Water Board (FCTWB).
12:55 pm
‘Give kidnappers my number if they pick you’ – Oyedepo tells congregation
The cleric supported his directive with accounts he described as past instances of divine intervention involving kidnapped church members.
12:51 pm
NMA leadership dismisses ‘faction’ claims, warns of impostors ahead of AGM
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has firmly denied reports of internal division, describing recent claims of a splinter group as the handiwork of “disgruntled elements” seeking to undermine the association’s constitutional order.
12:42 pm
Two arrested over alleged killing of NYSC member in Benue
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the killing of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Mr Benjamin Msughaondo.
12:36 pm
Third-party insurance: Why FRSC, Police can’t impose fines on motorists — Court
The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Hauwa Yilwa, held that only a court of competent jurisdiction has the right to sanction erring motorists.
12:07 pm
Tinubu approves 30% debt relief for airlines
Keyamo said the decisive move aimed at alleviating operational pressures within Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Politics
‘What we discussed during my meeting with Peter Obi’ — Bala Mohammed
Mohammed, who shared details of the meeting in a post on X on Thursday, said he received Obi at the Government House in Bauchi, describing the engagement as timely.
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Pound to Naira exchange rate today, April 24, 2026
The Nigerian naira remains under pressure against the British pound across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets, with rates reflecting persistent demand for foreign currency and tight supply conditions.
Vanguard Economic Discourse
Stakeholders urge FG to tackle insecurity, boost youth inclusion in Agriculture
The concerns were raised during a panel session at the 9th edition of the Vanguard Economic Discourse held in Lagos on Wednesday.
Metro
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.
Vanguard awards
Vanguard Awards: Dauda Lawal’s development drive
Governor Dauda Lawal's administration has marked a decisive shift in governance in Zamfara State, placing strong emphasis on rebuilding public institutions
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Entertainment
Asake announces release date for fourth studio album ‘M$NEY’
Afrobeats superstar Asake has announced that his highly anticipated fourth studio album, M$NEY will be released on May 1, 2026.
ICYMI
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.
Business
NNPC denies allegations of selling equipment from refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has described as false and misleading reports suggesting it is selling scrap materials, equipment, or components from its refineries to individuals and private companies.
Sports
Liverpool’s Slot warns ‘margins are small’ in Champions League push
Arne Slot warned Friday that "margins are small" in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season's Champions League.
Special Report
AMASEIKUMOR 2026: Splendour of culture, dance of the gods in Delta
Splendour, artistic brilliance and spectacular display were the hallmarks of the Amaseikumor festival which was held in the sacred Egbesu Temple
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
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 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.
Technology
PalmPay reports 35 million users, deepens role in Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem
The digital banking platform, PalmPay, has said it now has over 35 million users, six years after launching operations in Nigeria’s financial services market.
Building on rented land: How Nigeria loses N60bn yearly to foreign domains
Nigeria is quietly losing an estimated N60 billion every year to foreign domain registrations and web hosting services, a steady outflow that highlights a deeper structural weakness in the country’s digital economy.
Resilience gaps in submarine cable systems threaten West Africa’s digital economy, WATRA warns
Executive Secretary, West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly, WATRA, Aliyu Aboki has said that West Africa’s growing digital economy is increasingly exposed to systemic risks due to weak resilience in submarine cable infrastructure and fragmented regional coordination.
Nigeria may not make shishi from two new satellites in 2029 unless
By 2029, Nigeria would have launched two communications satellites into space. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Jane Egerton-Idehen, one will go up in 2028 and the other in 2029.
Education
‘Where is your cooler of food?’ – Weird demands at postgraduate defences
“I was given the mandate to provide refreshment and drinks. Besides the supervisor, other workers in the department were also taken care of”
NTIC students shine with exceptional performances in 2026 UTME
By Joseph Erunke The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has celebrated outstanding academic achievements by its students in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), highlighting a remarkable display of excellence and determination. Leading the celebration is Adeiza Ismail Bashir, who delivered an extraordinary performance with a score of 365. His near-perfect scores of 98 […]
At Yabatech: Experts urge Nigerians to tell their own stories through animation
By Elizabeth Osayande A strong call for Nigeria to reclaim its narrative through creative storytelling took centre stage recently at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), as global and local animation experts, academics and industry stakeholders converged for a landmark stop-motion animation symposium and workshop. The event, held at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium, was organised by the […]
Yaba FCE matriculates 851, starts dual mandate programme
By Elizabeth Osayande The Acting Provost, Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka, Yaba, Dr Isaac O. Miller, has commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for approving dual mandate status for some colleges of education, including his own college, which allows them to offer degree courses, as well as run courses in National Certificate in […]