By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Because Of Our Tomorrow (BOOT) Party, Sonny Adenuga, has announced that the party will commence its campaign for the 2027 general elections on Wednesday. Adenuga, who disclosed this in an interview with Vanguard on Tuesday, said the party had put in place a campaign structure […]

—Cite infrastructure, welfare, youth empowerment initiatives By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Urhobo Youth Leaders Association (UYLA), Abuja/Diaspora Chapter, has endorsed Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for a second term, citing what it described as his administration’s achievements in infrastructure, human capital development and social welfare. The group announced its position at the end of […]

…Rescue three kidnapped victims, arrest two suspects …Arrest armed robbery suspects, recover motorcycles, knives By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 10 suspected traffic robbers accused of dispossessing motorists and passengers of their belongings on congested roads across Abuja. The command also arrested 20 motorists for driving against […]

…Says offenders risk refusal, five-year ban The Canadian government has warned immigration and citizenship applicants against submitting fake or altered documents or providing false information in their applications, saying such acts constitute fraud and can attract serious consequences. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued the warning in a post on its official X platform […]

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, through her non-governmental organisation, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, has launched a free one-month computer training programme for secondary school students and young people in the state. The programme is aimed at equipping participants with essential digital skills and improving their […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Stakeholders in the Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency of Kwara State have been urged to support the ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the constituency, Engr. AbdulQuwiy Olododo, in the 2027 general elections. Olododo’s media aide, Abdulwaheed Sulaiman Olalekan, made the call in Ilorin on Wednesday during an interactive […]

…Minister says project reflects Tinubu’s commitment to workers’ welfare By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Government has commenced the construction of the Renewed Hope Civil Service Estate at Dukpa, Gwagwalada, Abuja, with a target of delivering 250 housing units for federal civil servants within six months. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held […]

…reaffirms commitment to religious inclusiveness By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents to participate in activities marking this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration was contained in a memorandum signed on Wednesday by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, […]

The event brought together prominent figures from the political, business, diplomatic, security and media sectors, as well as former and serving members of the Vanguard family.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Civil rights group, Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA), has rejected the transfer of its suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials from the Kano Division to the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court. The group described the transfer as a development that could undermine public confidence in […]