—50 hospitalised as government bans sales, consumption —Police, health officials probe deaths By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The death toll from suspected consumption of herbal drinks in parts of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has risen to 30, while 50 others are receiving treatment in hospitals, Vanguard has confirmed. The reported deaths […]
—Accuses NASS of oversight failure By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Centre for Social Justice, CSJ, has urged the Federal Government to immediately release funds for the implementation of the 2026 capital budget, warning that continued delays undermine the Constitution, the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Appropriation Act. The organisation made the […]
…Need to shift from resilience to sustained growth – MANBy Yinka KolawoleThe Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has said that Nigeria is faced with the challenge of translating the country’s N372.8 trillion rebased economy into higher manufacturing output, jobs and value addition, warning that a bigger economy on paper means little […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni ABUJA — A fire incident on Wednesday evening affected part of the Idu Train Station in Abuja, damaging some electrical installations but causing no loss of life. The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, which confirmed the incident on Thursday, said the situation had been brought under control and assured passengers that Abuja-Kaduna train […]
Africa’s billionaire class is dominated by older business leaders, but a handful of younger billionaires have also earned fortunes running businesses across sectors including manufacturing, telecommunications, energy, mining and diversified investments.
—Refinery expansion to drive investment, exports, industrial output By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The proposed N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering, IPO, by Dangote Refinery could help increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, from about $278 billion to $600 billion by 2030, economist and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company, FDC, Mr Bismarck Rewane, […]
—Stations to offer self-service fuel, EV charging, LPG, CNG By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., has announced plans to deploy between 50 and 70 smart, self-service energy stations across the country within the next six months. The company said the initiative was part of its strategy to […]
AWKA — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-East geopolitical zone in Anambra State, as part of efforts to strengthen food security and social protection for vulnerable Nigerians. Tinubu performed the unveiling at the old Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, during her official visit to the state. […]
The conspirators, who came from several US states and outside the country, met through online gaming platforms, according to court documents.
If you are a foreigner interested in joining the British army, you will need to meet certain entry requirements before you can begin your application.
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
From cheaper fuel and millions of jobs to free education, more electricity, stronger healthcare and safer communities, offers are getting bigger.
‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”
The conspirators, who came from several US states and outside the country, met through online gaming platforms, according to court documents.
NCC has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Apple iPhone Duo are now competing for the attention of consumers looking for a premium foldable
A former Anthropic researcher has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, saying some people building the technology believe it could “kill us all by the end of the decade.”
Checks showed that parents have to pay more than they did last session, as their children resume for new academic session
The 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of LASU turned out to be a glorious way to celebrate Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the outgoing VC
“Government funding is not enough. Universities live, function and excel on blended funding,” Alausa declared
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
