Trump: Why we reject US threat on Nigeria — China
“We oppose any country’s interference in other countries’ internal affairs under the pretext of religion and human rights. We oppose the wanton threat of sanctions and the use of force.”
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US election: Democrats sweep key races as leftist Mamdani becomes New York’s first Muslim mayor
Washington, United States — Democrats notched major victories across the United States on Tuesday, in a series of closely watched local elections seen as the first major electoral verdict on President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term in the White House. In New York City, leftist Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according […]
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Don’t dare security operatives, IG warns thugs
•PSC deploys staff monitors•Argungu warns Police personnel against misconduct By Clifford Ndujihe & Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to political thugs ahead of the election not to undermine security or compromise the credibility of the exercise. Egbetokun gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the Cleen […]
04:18 am
Anambra Election: Keep to rules, Amupitan charges stakeholders
NATIONAL Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan has charged all political parties, governorship candidates and members to stick to the rules guiding Saturday’s election.
04:10 am
Disaster averted as fuel tanker falls near NIMASA office in Lagos
By Esther Onyegbula A major disaster was averted, yesterday evening, after a fuel-laden tanker fell and spilled its contents in front of the Nigerian Maritime Resources Development Centre, a facility of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, at Kirikiri, Lagos. The incident, which occurred along the busy Kirikiri axis, forced emergency responders to […]
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34-yr-old democratic socialist, Mamdani defeats Cuomo to become New York City Mayor
Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City in a political earthquake that will put a 34-year-old democratic socialist in charge of America’s largest city.
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Edo police uncover housewife in fake kidnap bid, arrest accomplices
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY —THE Edo State Police command, yesterday, said it uncovered a case of feigned kidnap by a 27-year-old housewife with a view to extorting her husband. The police identified the woman as Chioma Adaniken and her cousin, Osita Godfrey, who had pretended to be negotiating with the kidnappers, while the N5 […]
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Democrat’s Sherrill wins New Jersey’s Gov’ship poll over Trump’s pick, Ciattarelli
Democrat Mikie Sherrill has defeated Republican’s Jack Ciattarelli to become the next governor of New Jersey.
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Dakuku Peterside and the rational analysis of national politics (1), by Usman Sarki
Ultimately, 2027 must not be about North versus South, or Fulani versus Ijaw or Igbo, or APC versus PDP versus ADC. It must be about results. It must be a test of leadership, competence, and empathy.”— Dakuku Peterside “2027: Battle for the Soul of the North” It really doesn’t take too much to be objective if […]
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Tinubu must keep off Trump, by Ochereome Nnanna
When US President, Donald J Trump, released a barrage of scorching, uncomplimentary posts on his social media handles about Nigeria over the weekend, his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, nearly fell into a trap. There were calls from some quarters that he should “engage” Trump, rather than let loose his propaganda officials. We started hearing that he […]
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4 killed, many injured as herdsmen storm Benue community
By Peter Duru Makurdi —Four persons have been killed while many others sustained serious when suspected armed herders attacked Anwule community in Oglewu, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that many people have also been declared missing in the two days of attacks in the farming community. A sources in the […]
Politics
US election: Democrats sweep key races as leftist Mamdani becomes New York’s first Muslim mayor
Washington, United States — Democrats notched major victories across the United States on Tuesday, in a series of closely watched local elections seen as the first major electoral verdict on President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term in the White House. In New York City, leftist Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according […]
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US election: Democrats sweep key races as leftist Mamdani becomes New York’s first Muslim mayor
Washington, United States — Democrats notched major victories across the United States on Tuesday, in a series of closely watched local elections seen as the first major electoral verdict on President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term in the White House. In New York City, leftist Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according […]
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Alleged N6bn money laundering: Court orders Mompha to enter defence
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday, dismissed a no-case submission by internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly called Mompha, over an alleged six billion naira money laundering charges. Justice Mojisola Dada, ordered the defendant to begin his defence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defendant is being prosecuted by the Economic and […]
Entertainment
Lagos Police didn’t arrest Regina Daniels’ brother— Command PRO
According to Adebisi, the suspect was only held briefly at the Ogombo Police Division in Lagos due to the late hour of the arrest.
Web3
AI chip giant Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company
AI chip juggernaut Nvidia became the world's first $5 trillion company on Wednesday, as investors remain confident that artificial intelligence will deliver a new wave of innovation and growth.
Naija Diaspora
UK court jails Nigerian postgraduate student for raping teenager
"I have flashbacks of what happened to me, I have nightmares – one minute I feel fine and the next minute it all comes back."
ICYMI
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Ude as minister
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate requesting the screening and confirmation of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic.
Business
Cooking gas price defy marketers, sells at N1,200 per kg
By Mariam Eko The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, otherwise known as cooking gas, has remained high despite assurances from marketers that the product will return to its pre-October price range of N950 to N1,000 per kilogram (kg). A visit to some gas stations in Lagos shows that the product was sold yesterday at between […]
Sports
Bayern beat defending champions PSG 2-1 in Paris
Luis Diaz scored twice and was later sent off as Bayern Munich beat title-holders Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 away in a heavyweight Champions League clash on Tuesday.
Special Report
Community approach: The answer to substance abuse in Bayelsa state
Substance abuse among youths has become a menace in the oil-rich Bayelsa State with stakeholders at a recent dialogue in Yenagoa…
Families differ with Delta govt over Sapele land
A storm is gathering in Delta over a contested piece of prime land formerly leased to the African Timber and Plywood Company (ATP) in Sapele
Ikeja LG boss AKOD lauds Vanguard’s medical outreach initiative, pledges partnership
AKOD made the remarks on Thursday, when he paid an unscheduled visit to the venue of Vanguard Newspapers’ free medical outreach programme.
Technology
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms: How clear monetary policy direction creates window for strategic investments
Nigeria’s economy has moved beyond survival mode into a phase of structural transformation and accelerated growth.
In next five years, banks treating tech as cost center ‘ll fall behind — Jeffery Elimihe, CIO Zenith bank, Sierra Leone
Jeffrey Osadebame Elimihe is a banker, technologist and a lecturer. He is the current Chief Information Officer at Zenith Bank, Sierra Leone.
Vanguard Reporter, 14 others selected for 2025/2026 DPI Journalism Fellowship
A reporter with Vanguard Newspapers, Juliet Umeh, has been selected alongside 14 other Nigerian journalists for the 2025/2026 cohort of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship.
nTel tasks FG on deepening telecom sector liberalisation, prepares for market re-entry in 2026
Despite opening up the telecom market in 2001 for more players to play in, Chief Executive officer of Nigeria’s pioneer national operator, ntel Soji Maurice-Diya, says the Nigerian government has more to do in terms of injecting level playing field for players and sustaining investor confidence.
Education
Welfare scheme: Teachers still waiting for implementation five years after
Free tuition for teachers’ children, automatic recruitment of B.Ed graduating students, B.Ed students are to enjoy stipends…
Nanotechnology: Bankole blazes new trails with research innovations
By Adesina Wahab From humble beginnings in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and formative years in Osun State, Nigerian-born scientist, Azeez Adedayo Bankole has risen to prominence as a trailblazer in the field of nanomaterials and energy innovation. His academic journey reflects both brilliance and determination: graduating with distinction in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Ede (2009), […]
BAOSA marks 170th Founders’ Day
•Restoring trust between schools, government and society By Ebele Orakpo Worried by the state of education in Nigeria, especially secondary education, the Baptist Academy Old Students Association, BAOSA, presented an anniversary lecture during its ongoing 170th Founders’ Day Anniversary titled: Bridging the Gap: Restoring Trust between Schools, Government and Society. The keynote speaker, an old boy […]
War against microbes: Expert calls for legislative action, mass literacy, others
By Elizabeth Osayande Lagos State University’s Professor of Microbiology, Kabiru Olusegun Akinyemi, has emphasised the need for a multifaceted approach to tackle the negative impacts of microbes on humans. Delivering the 112th LASU Inaugural Lecture, Akinyemi highlighted the importance of legislation, mass literacy, surveillance, and proper drug manufacturing and consumption practices. Prof. Akinyemi, who gave […]