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Nwobodo, Dantata, Tunji-Ojo, Kefas, Kukah others shine at Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards

Nwobodo, Dantata, Tunji-Ojo, Kefas, Kukah others shine at Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards

All roads led to Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, last night, as elder statesman, leading clerics, governors and  politicians converged for Vanguard’s Personality of the Year Award 2025.
Atiku, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, other opposition heavyweights gather in Ibadan summit

Atiku, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, other opposition heavyweights gather in Ibadan summit

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 

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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.

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

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

“I abandoned my palace since January 1, 2026, day after terrorists attacked me in my palace”

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Israel attacks Iran

Iran military says will respond if US blockade and ‘banditry’ continues

Iran’s military said on Saturday it would respond if the United States maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, calling it “banditry” and “piracy”.

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Atiku, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, other opposition heavyweights gather in Ibadan summit

Atiku, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, other opposition heavyweights gather in Ibadan summit

The summit is expected to shape leadership direction, party strategy, and the broader reconfiguration of opposition politics

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Army dismantles IPOB/ESN camp, recovers remains of personnel in Imo

Army dismantles IPOB/ESN camp, recovers remains of personnel in Imo

Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a major camp belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State, recovering what are believed to be the remains of two personnel killed four years ago.

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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

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

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Michael Eneramo

NFF mourns ex-Eagles striker Eneramo

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described the news of the death of former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo as devastating and a huge blow to the Nigerian football family.

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Tinubu gave me free hand as minister — Onyejeocha, to declare ambition soon

Tinubu gave me free hand as minister — Onyejeocha, to declare ambition soon

Immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has attributed her success and the relative peace recorded in the ministry during her tenure to the “free hand” granted her by President Bola Tinubu.

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Mixed compliance greets return of monthly sanitation in Lagos

Mixed compliance greets return of monthly sanitation in Lagos

Mixed reactions greeted the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos State on Saturday, as many residents complied with movement restrictions but recorded limited participation in cleanup activities.

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Vanguard 2025 image maker award testament towards building trust – Information minister

Vanguard 2025 image maker award testament towards building trust – Information minister

He said the recognition came at a pivotal time for Nigeria, marked by bold reforms and a commitment to repositioning the nation for sustainable growth.

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Politics

2027 Presidential race: Ego, tribalism, power struggles may derail  ADC 

2027 Presidential race: Ego, tribalism, power struggles may derail  ADC 

ADC is facing ego battles, tribal undercurrents and a bitter power struggle that may wreck its 2027 presidential ambition as it takes shape
Natasha rejects ₦1bn judgment, heads to Appeal Court

Natasha rejects ₦1bn judgment, heads to Appeal Court

Tinubu swears-in new housing minister Muttaqha Darma

Tinubu swears-in new housing minister Muttaqha Darma

Court orders Ekiti Govt to pay Ex-Deputy Gov Lawal’s entitlements from 2010

Court orders Ekiti Govt to pay Ex-Deputy Gov Lawal’s entitlements from 2010

‘What we discussed during my meeting with Peter Obi’  —  Bala Mohammed

‘What we discussed during my meeting with Peter Obi’  —  Bala Mohammed

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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 

By the end of the evening, what remained was more than a list of winners. The Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards 2026 had once again proven itself
Best moments of Vanguard Personality of the Year 2025

Best moments of Vanguard Personality of the Year 2025

Nwobodo, Dantata, Tunji-Ojo, Kefas, Kukah others shine at Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards

Nwobodo, Dantata, Tunji-Ojo, Kefas, Kukah others shine at Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards

Sanusi

‘Why are we still borrowing after subsidy removal?’ – Sanusi queries FG

Pound to Naira exchange rate today, April 24, 2026

Pound to Naira exchange rate today, April 24, 2026

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

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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As Akpabio turns to prayer, by Emmanuel Aziken

As Akpabio turns to prayer, by Emmanuel Aziken

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Why I joined Vanguard

Paradox of the modern world where more means less, by Muyiwa Adetiba

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Mutfwang’s armoured vehicle, by Emeka Obasi

Mutfwang’s armoured vehicle, by Emeka Obasi

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The Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance: Puff or Pith? By Ugoji Egbujo

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ODEGBAMI: The Lesson my father NEVER taught me (Part 2)

ODEGBAMI: The Lesson my father NEVER taught me (Part 2)

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Entertainment

Aderonke Atere goes bold, pushes new movie ‘Unheard’

Aderonke Atere goes bold, pushes new movie ‘Unheard’

Nollywood actresses are good at leveraging fashion, and bold styling during movie promotions to generate buzz.
Mercy Macjoe celebrates Harvard milestone

Mercy Macjoe celebrates Harvard milestone

Double celebration for Shade Okoya

Double celebration for Shade Okoya

APC disqualifies Kayode Ojo from Ekiti guber, dissolves Enugu exco

NFVCB CEO hails Oyebanji’s creative economy drive, pledges support for Ekiti film village

AMVCA: All eyes on Linda Ejiofor as she bags double nominations

AMVCA: All eyes on Linda Ejiofor as she bags double nominations

Promoted

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 

A new class of smartphones emerges as NOTE 60 Ultra nears Nigeria launch

A new class of smartphones emerges as NOTE 60 Ultra nears Nigeria launch

Your Business Account Is Quietly Losing You Money Every Month. Fix that with Credit Direct Business

Your Business Account Is Quietly Losing You Money Every Month. Fix that with Credit Direct Business

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

Michael Eneramo

NFF mourns ex-Eagles striker Eneramo

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described the news of the death of former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo as devastating and a huge blow to the Nigerian football family.
ODEGBAMI: The Lesson my father NEVER taught me (Part 2)

ODEGBAMI: The Lesson my father NEVER taught me (Part 2)

Qshelter marathon promotes wellness – Sowande

Qshelter marathon promotes wellness – Sowande

GCIOBCC crowned 2025/26 CCC League Champions after dominant win over Rising Stars

GCIOBCC crowned 2025/26 CCC League Champions after dominant win over Rising Stars

Politics of exclusion in Nigeria football: Ex-players rise for justice

Politics of exclusion in Nigeria football: Ex-players rise for justice

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

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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