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COVID-19: Ogun doctors lament ‘salaries delay, unfair treatment’

Doctors hunted for saving lives! Chilling stories of arrests, detention, extortion

About a week ago, hundreds of doctors in Lagos protested what they described as police harassment. Sunday Vanguard chronicles the stories of the doctors whose experiences reveal a disturbing pattern: Arrests, detention, intimidation, and alleged extortion following medical emergencies and patient deaths.
Nigeria not a poor country - Presidency

Race for Tinubu’s nod: How ‘Baba Sope Politics’ is shaping next elections

Trump

Trump rushed to safety as gunshots disrupt Washington press dinner

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NBC

NGE, SERAP sue NBC ‘over threat to sanction broadcasters for expressing opinions’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unlawful ‘Formal Notice’, which threatens to sanction broadcast stations and presenters for allegedly ‘expressing personal opinions as facts, bullying or intimidating guests, or failing to maintain neutrality.’”

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‘This is nonsense’ – BBNaija’s Chomzy faces backlash for sitting in car during NYSC parade

‘This is nonsense’ – BBNaija’s Chomzy faces backlash for sitting in car during NYSC parade

Chomzy, a former BBNaija housemate, has stirred controversy online following a post from her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp.

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Atletico Madrid dealt new injury worry ahead Arsenal UCL showdown

Atletico Madrid dealt new injury worry ahead Arsenal UCL showdown

Atlético Madrid have been handed a fresh injury concern after Pablo Barrios was forced off during their 3-2 victory over Athletic Club.

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2027: YPP cuts cost for aspirants, fixes May 30 presidential primary

2027: YPP cuts cost for aspirants, fixes May 30 presidential primary

The party also approved a three-day Membership Drive Challenge aimed at boosting its nationwide registration, urging state chairmen and stakeholders to mobilise fully for the exercise.

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FG, CAN flag off N25bn chapel at Abuja airport

FG, CAN flag off N25bn chapel at Abuja airport

According to federal government officials, the project reflects a growing recognition that travel is not only physical, but also emotional and, for many, spiritual.

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Trump threatens to 'eliminate' ships as US blockade of Iran ports begins

Trump says shooting won’t ‘deter’ him from Iran war

Trump had earlier said, however, that “you never know” if it could be linked to the Iran war, and said investigators were working on the motive of the shooter whom he described as a “lone wolf.”

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Istanbul derby: Real Madrid, Arsenal, 3 other European giants to scout Osimhen

Istanbul derby: Real Madrid, Arsenal, 3 other European giants to scout Osimhen

As two of Turkish football’s titans-Galatasaray and Fenerbahce-take to the pitch for a pivotal Süper Lig clash today, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is expected to be the centre of attraction.

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Lagos 2027: Wale Edun, Abiru back Hamzat for governor

Lagos 2027: Wale Edun, Abiru back Hamzat for governor

The duo made the declaration during a separate visit by the aspirant at their respective residences today to seek their support on Saturday.

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Trump gala shooting suspect to be arraigned Monday

Trump gala shooting suspect to be arraigned Monday

According to US Attorney Jeanine Piro, the suspect will be charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.

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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala

Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala

US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a “would-be assassin.”

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Politics

Exit of Wale Edun: Matters arising in an era where truth is inconvenient

Exit of Wale Edun: Matters arising in an era where truth is inconvenient

The removal of Wale Edun as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance is not an isolated administrative adjustment.It is a revealing moment, one that lays bare a deeper and more troubling question about governance under President Tinubu is there still room for truth within the corridors of power.
Nigeria not a poor country - Presidency

Race for Tinubu’s nod: How ‘Baba Sope Politics’ is shaping next elections

Opposition parties unite against APC, plan single candidate for 2027 polls

Opposition parties unite against APC, plan single candidate for 2027 polls

2027: Despite crisis, ADC shows strength  in 22 battleground states

2027: Despite crisis, ADC shows strength  in 22 battleground states

Ibadan Summit: ‘Operation Wetie’ started in Ibadan – Makinde warns

Ibadan Summit: ‘Operation Wetie’ started in Ibadan – Makinde warns

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Trump

Trump rushed to safety as gunshots disrupt Washington press dinner

"The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition"
Rent-seeking economy rigged against most Nigerians— Dele Oye, ex-OPS boss 

Rent-seeking economy rigged against most Nigerians— Dele Oye, ex-OPS boss 

Nasarawa governorship: I won’t step down for Wadada— Haruna

Nasarawa governorship: I won’t step down for Wadada— Haruna

TuBaba dazzles, Nollywood stars shine at Vanguard’s night of glamour, glitz, entertainment, undiluted fun 

TuBaba dazzles, Nollywood stars shine at Vanguard’s night of glamour, glitz, entertainment, undiluted fun 

Best moments of Vanguard Personality of the Year 2025

Best moments of Vanguard Personality of the Year 2025

Vanguard Economic Discourse

Stakeholders urge FG to tackle insecurity, boost youth inclusion in Agriculture

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.
Photos: Industry leaders, sector stakeholders, others grace Vanguard Economic Discourse

Photos: Industry leaders, sector stakeholders, others grace Vanguard Economic Discourse

Dele Oye faults govt’s role in business, cites failures of Ajaokuta, refineries

Dele Oye faults govt’s role in business, cites failures of Ajaokuta, refineries

FAO lists six pathways to fix Nigeria’s food crisis

FAO lists six pathways to fix Nigeria’s food crisis

Vanguard Economic Discourse: Food system under stress, livestock key to reform  —  FG

Vanguard Economic Discourse: Food system under stress, livestock key to reform  —  FG

Metro

Edo Police rescue abducted 70-year-old farmer, foil N30m ransom payment

Edo Police rescue abducted 70-year-old farmer, foil N30m ransom payment

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued a 70-year-old farmer who was kidnapped while returning from his farm, foiling a N30 million ransom demand.
I won’t return to my community until security improves – Kwara monarch

I won’t return to my community until security improves – Kwara monarch

Air Peace has reduced its Abuja-London flight frequency to three times  per week amid Jet A1 (aviation fuel) supply constraints.

Air Peace reduces Abuja-London flights to thrice per week over aviation fuel scarcity

744 ‘Repentant’ Terrorists: A ticking time bomb or path to peace?

744 ‘Repentant’ Terrorists: A ticking time bomb or path to peace?

Where have all babies gone? - Orphanage raises alarm over infant trafficking

Where have all babies gone? – Orphanage raises alarm over infant trafficking

Vanguard awards

Tunji-Ojo, Dantata win Vanguard Personality of the Year Award

Tunji-Ojo, Dantata win Vanguard Personality of the Year Award

The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been named Vanguard Personality of the Year, decisive reform and institutional strengthening.
Kukah, Ovia, Bucknor-Akerele, others win Vanguard Lifetime Achievement Award

Kukah, Ovia, Bucknor-Akerele, others win Vanguard Lifetime Achievement Award

Vanguard Personality Awards venue dazzles in first look

Vanguard Personality Awards venue dazzles in first look

Vanguard Awards: Dauda Lawal’s development drive 

Vanguard Awards: Dauda Lawal’s development drive 

[Vanguard Awards] Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo: Driving reforms, renewing confidence 

[Vanguard Awards] Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo: Driving reforms, renewing confidence 

Columns

Shielding indicted or incompetent Nigerian ministers, by Tonnie Iredia

Shielding indicted or incompetent Nigerian ministers, by Tonnie Iredia

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Nigeria’s festivals turned to funerals since 2015, by Dele Sobowale

Nigeria’s festivals turned to funerals since 2015, by Dele Sobowale

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Why they hated Galadima, by Patrick Omorodion

Why they hated Galadima, by Patrick Omorodion

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Misogyny and gynophobia, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

Misogyny and gynophobia, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

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Seek divine elevation, by Funmi Komolafe

Seek divine elevation, by Funmi Komolafe

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City Boy a name that revealed a nations fault lines, by Stephanie Shaakaa

City Boy a name that revealed a nations fault lines, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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The emotional economy of love, by Stephanie Shaakaa

The emotional economy of love, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Entertainment

‘This is nonsense’ – BBNaija’s Chomzy faces backlash for sitting in car during NYSC parade

‘This is nonsense’ – BBNaija’s Chomzy faces backlash for sitting in car during NYSC parade

Chomzy, a former BBNaija housemate, has stirred controversy online following a post from her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp.
Edo Carnival 2025: Youths hail Governor Monday Okpebholo

Edo Carnival 2025: Youths hail Governor Monday Okpebholo

“Conversations With Kenni” returns with new season

“Conversations With Kenni” returns with new season

Why I can’t give anyone fairy-tale love -Blaqbonez

Why I can’t give anyone fairy-tale love -Blaqbonez

I will not be ashamed to speak my truth — Ife Agoro

I will not be ashamed to speak my truth — Ife Agoro

Promoted

QI Group's Corporate Heartbeat: How the RYTHM Foundation Functions as Social Impact Infrastructure

QI Group’s Corporate Heartbeat: How the RYTHM Foundation Functions as Social Impact Infrastructure

Beyond the Spin: What Investors Really Look for in iGaming Companies

Beyond the Spin: What Investors Really Look for in iGaming Companies

The New Stake.com App Is Built for Fast Mobile Play

The New Stake.com App Is Built for Fast Mobile Play

MrBeast Ushers New Era of Streaming With His $1 Million Challenge 

MrBeast Ushers New Era of Streaming With His $1 Million Challenge 

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

Nigeria not a poor country - Presidency

FG raises civil servants’ allowances, welfare and exit packages

FG has increased peculiar allowances, welfare benefits and exit packages for civil servants
N1bn: Yahaya Bello wins defamation suit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

N1bn: Yahaya Bello wins defamation suit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Peter Obi in closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed in Bauchi

Peter Obi in closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed in Bauchi

Amend Electoral Act now to save democracy, Atiku tells NASS

Amend Electoral Act now to save democracy, Atiku tells NASS

Appeal Court orders Abure to pay N10m fine for abuse of judicial process

Appeal Court orders Abure to pay N10m fine for abuse of judicial process

Today’s toons

Cartoon: 'School is (not) scam'

Cartoon: ‘School is (not) scam’

Cartoon: ‘Boys, I have a gift for you’

Cartoon: ‘Boys, I have a gift for you’

Cartoon: 'Did Trump also block our refineries?'

Cartoon: ‘Did Trump also block our refineries?’

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Business

Inflation rises again

Naira appreciates to N1,380/$ in parallel market

This week, the naira weakened by N9.66 per dollar in the official market, with the number of deals in the Interbank foreign exchange market falling by 41.7 percent to 346 deals from 594 deals the previous week.
Nigeria, oil firms earn $4bn windfall from Middle East crisis

Brent crude falls below $100 on hopes of fresh Iran peace talks

NNPC

NNPC denies allegations of selling equipment from refinery

CBN act

CBN warns of rising fraud targeting bank accounts

NGX-Group-Building

Foreign inflows jump 78% on NGX amid rising outflows

Health

Vaccines have saved more than 150m lives – WHO

Vaccines have saved more than 150m lives – WHO

NMA in chaos: Delegates suspend NOC, reinstate disqualified candidates

NMA in chaos: Delegates suspend NOC, reinstate disqualified candidates

Nigeria, Sudan, eight others home to two-thirds of world’s most hungry – UN

Nigeria, Sudan, eight others home to two-thirds of world’s most hungry – UN

Marijuana Legalization, Nigeria

US eases access to marijuana for medical use

Sports

Atletico Madrid dealt new injury worry ahead Arsenal UCL showdown

Atletico Madrid dealt new injury worry ahead Arsenal UCL showdown

Atlético Madrid have been handed a fresh injury concern after Pablo Barrios was forced off during their 3-2 victory over Athletic Club.
Istanbul derby: Real Madrid, Arsenal, 3 other European giants to scout Osimhen

Istanbul derby: Real Madrid, Arsenal, 3 other European giants to scout Osimhen

Al Ahli beat Machida Zelvia to retain Asian Champions League title

Al Ahli beat Machida Zelvia to retain Asian Champions League title

Man City late show beats Southampton to reach FA Cup final

Man City late show beats Southampton to reach FA Cup final

EPL: Eze rocket fires Arsenal back into top spot in Premier League

EPL: Eze rocket fires Arsenal back into top spot in Premier League

Relationships

Why you need to make your marriage more important than  your children

Why you need to make your marriage more important than  your children

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

Special Report

AMASEIKUMOR 2026: Splendour of culture, dance of the gods in Delta

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 

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.

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Technology

PalmPay reports 35 million users, deepens role in Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem

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

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

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

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.

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Education

‘Where is your cooler of food?’ – Weird demands at postgraduate defences

‘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

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 […]

YabaTech

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

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 […]

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