Accord Party supporters rally behind Olawepo-Hashim in Kaduna
Members of the Accord Party in Kaduna State have reaffirmed their support for the party’s presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, expressing confidence in his ability to provide leadership and address Nigeria’s challenges ahead of the 2027 general election.
Pope Leo meets superstar Bad Bunny in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium during his state visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
Anambra to partner private sector on mass housing projects
The Anambra State Government has announced plans to partner with the private sector to undertake mass housing projects aimed at addressing the state’s housing deficit and rising rental costs.
One killed, seven injured in IED explosion on Zamfara road
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — One person was killed and seven others injured after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded along the Bagega–Anka road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of the area, Aminu Bagega, told Vanguard by telephone that the incident occurred at about 6:15 p.m. on Monday when […]
Oyo kidnap victim recounts 14-day ordeal, says family paid N15m ransom
By Adeola Badru A woman who spent 14 days in captivity after being abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State, has recounted her ordeal, revealing that her family paid N15 million ransom to secure her freedom. The victim, who requested anonymity, spoke with Vanguard about the emotional and psychological trauma she endured following the abduction, which occurred […]
Kwankwaso still meddling in NNPP affairs despite exit, party alleges
Warning the NDC against repeating what it described as the NNPP’s experience, the party said allowing Kwankwaso excessive influence would amount to “political suicide.”
Court adjourns Shinkafi’s suit against INEC, APC, Senator Kaura to June 25
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — A Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State, has adjourned a suit filed by APC Zamfara North senatorial aspirant, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, against the Independent National Electoral Commission, the All Progressives Congress and Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura to June 25, 2026. Shinkafi is challenging the alleged non-conduct of […]
Senate gives BOA, NSPMC, REA one week to answer audit queries
The Senate has given the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company and the Rural Electrification Agency a one-week ultimatum to appear before it and respond to outstanding audit queries.
Iran accuses US of blocking fans from attending World Cup
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has accused the United States of withdrawing its allocation of tickets for Iranian supporters ahead of the forthcoming World Cup.
‘Stop using insecurity to distract Tinubu’ – Okpebholo tells opposition
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has warned those sponsoring insecurity in the country to desist and allow the presidency to focus on governance.
June 12: Atiku was part of decision for rotational presidency — FG
Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, made the disclosure while responding to questions during a World Press Conference held in Abuja as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day Anniversary.
