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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Let competence, not cash, decide candidates – Chiogo Ikokwu tells ADC
This, she said, will open the door to real leadership and help to expand access to women and people with disabilities (PWDs).
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Food Crisis: Nigeria, Sudan among 10 countries home to world’s most hungry – UN report
Around 266 million people in 47 countries or territories experienced high levels of acute food insecurity last year, nearly double the share recorded in 2016, the report said.
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Alleged Coup: Military inaugurates general court-martial, begins trial of suspects
The Nigerian military on Friday inaugurated a general court-martial to try officers accused in an alleged coup plot, marking the formal commencement of proceedings.
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Ghana summons South Africa’s envoy over ‘xenophobic incidents’
South Africa, the continent’s most industrialised economy, has long been a destination for both legal and undocumented African workers.
09:07 am
Jet fuel: Shutdown looms as FG, marketers, airlines’ negotiation ends in deadlock
Strong indications emerged on Thursday that airline operators in Nigeria may increase airfares or suspend operations after 48 hours of negotiations with the Federal Government over the aviation fuel crisis ended without resolution.
08:59 am
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Iran peace talks stall
Prospective peace talks in Pakistan were hanging in the balance, meanwhile, with no sign of a return to diplomacy to end a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek
As DeepSeek releases its first major new artificial intelligence model in over a year — DeepSeek-V4 — here are five things to know about the Chinese startup:
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US invites Putin to G20 summit but Trump doubts he’ll come
The invitation would mark a major easing of international pressure on Putin, who has been shunned by most of the West but not Trump since ordering the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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FAAN to keep momentum after Nigeria’s record aviation safety score
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on Friday vowed to sustain recent gains in aviation safety as the country positions itself to meet and exceed global standards.
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EPL: Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival
Arsenal can reclaim the Premier League summit this weekend as in-form Manchester City focus on the FA Cup, while Tottenham and West Ham battle to avoid the final relegation spot.
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
CBN warns of rising fraud targeting bank accounts
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to a surge in fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts targeting personal bank accounts. In a statement issued yesterday, the apex bank, through its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the scams involve emails, messages, and online content falsely claiming to […]
Sports
EPL: Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival
Arsenal can reclaim the Premier League summit this weekend as in-form Manchester City focus on the FA Cup, while Tottenham and West Ham battle to avoid the final relegation spot.
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 […]