By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s response to recent comments by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), urging President Bola Tinubu to view the bishops as trusted voices offering constructive feedback rather than political opponents. Obi said religious leaders play an important role […]
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia North), has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a significant salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Kalu described the development as a timely demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment […]
By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA— The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating […]
The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, and his running mate for the 2027 election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have defended the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, and John Cardinal Onaiyekan….
THE ongoing face-off between social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan VDM, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh…
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the wedding ceremony of Nigerian content creators, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and TikTok personality Jarvis in Lekki, Lagos State. Sources told Vanguard that the arrests followed credible intelligence suggesting that some personnel participated […]
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,410 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,406 per dollar on Wednesday.
AHEAD of the governorship election in Osun State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has allegedly frozen the account of the state government domiciled with a first generation bank.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after recording an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt.
The federal government has restated its readiness to deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, and other faith-based groups, insisting that many of Nigeria’s challenges could only be resolved through sustained partnership with religious and civil society institutions.
By Olayinka Latona A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has sparked public debate over the role of religious leaders in governance, with differing opinions emerging on whether clerics should openly comment on government policies or remain focused on spiritual matters. The debate intensified after Cardinal John Onaiyekan […]
Wooden buildings lasts 50 years. Brick, masonry, blocks, concrete and steel buildings, 50 years to 175 years, stone buildings, 100 years to 500 years
Gombe State has largely remained insulated from the wave of insecurity ravaging many parts of Northern Nigeria
Colonel Zakari Maimalari was to lead the northern group of officers to restore the dignity of the northern-led Federal Government
By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The smartphone is no longer content to sit quietly in your palm. It wants to open up, stretch out, think for you, follow your subjects on camera, organise your notes and even suggest what you should do next. That is the experience Samsung Electronics West Africa is betting on with […]
By Juliet Umeh It sounds funny, but it’s true – some of the flappy and scruffy dress combinations young boys and girls born between the middle and late 2000s wear these days are strictly AI -induced. It sounds like a fairytale, right? But, that’s the reality of today. From old to young, almost everybody seems […]
By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
…Global PC shipments fall 4.9% to 68.2m units in Q2 2026By Juliet Ume For many Nigerians preparing for a new academic session, entrepreneurs running digital businesses and professionals working from home, owning a laptop is no longer a luxury. It has become an important tool for learning, work and running a business. However, buying one […]
WAEC said 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be able to access their results
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”
The petitioner claimed WAEC CEO was being targeted because he is a northerner leading an organisation populated by staff from South-West
‘They will say: “Oh, you see? To be a VC, do you know how many people that one had to sleep with?” But you don’t have to be discouraged’
