Tinubu orders probe into death of detained miners in Niger
“They must also be carried out with full respect for the dignity and fundamental rights of every person in custody.
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Babayo: Tinubu tackling deferred structural problems
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Board of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, Dr Musa Babayo, has described President Bola Tinubu’s willingness to confront structural economic problems previously deferred by successive administrations as one of his most consequential political achievements. Babayo, in a statement made available to Vanguard titled, “Nigeria’s 4.43% Growth: […]
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Christian Madu versus Mensah, by Emeka Obasi
Ghanaians regard Robert Mensah as their best goalie, ahead of Edward Doodo Ankrah, John Naawu, Joseph Carr, John Baker and Richard Kingston. One man who found a way round the goalie was Christian Madu, a Nigerian born in Kumasi. Madu’s salad days in the Gold Coast were spent with his parents, Herbert and Ezinne, who […]
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What happens to your brain after 50?
By Sola Ogundipe It starts innocently. A name refuses to come. You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. Your phone is in your hand, yet you spend several minutes looking for it. An old friend’s face is familiar, but the name just won’t come. “It’s old age,” someone says.For millions of people, […]
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CAF Inter-club competitions: Why Nigerian clubs fail
By Douglas Baye-Osagie [email protected] This season, Nigeria was represented by four clubs on the continent. Rangers International and Rivers United in the CAF Champions League, and Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors in the CAF Confederation Cup. The story is already familiar – while two have bowed out in their very first game of the tournament, […]
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Gombe pledges support for new army formations
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has pledged the state government’s support for the accelerated take-off of newly established Nigerian Army formations in the state. Yahaya gave the assurance when a delegation representing the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 3rd Armoured Division, Nigerian Army, paid a courtesy visit to the […]
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FRSC denies 50 recruitment slots for Gombe lawmaker
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has dismissed as misleading a viral social media publication alleging that the member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ali Isah, secured 50 recruitment slots for his constituents. The Corps, in a statement dated September 16, 2026, signed […]
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Kalu urges WTO action on food security, investment
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to deliver concrete outcomes on food security and investment facilitation, warning that prolonged delays could weaken confidence in the multilateral trading system. Kalu made the call on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland, while speaking […]
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MTN MIP: Media practitioners urged to strengthen cross-border reporting
By Moses Nosike African journalists need to look beyond crisis-driven coverage and tell more stories about the people and institutions building connections across borders, fellows at the 2026 MTN Media Innovation Summit in South Africa have said. The call came during a session moderated by one of the MIP fellows Tolulope Ajibola, titled “Storytelling Across […]
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West African Youths seek greater role in governance
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Confederation of West African Youths has called for greater youth participation in governance, accountable leadership and policies capable of creating more economic opportunities for young Nigerians. The Regional President of the organisation, Ambassador Israel Akinola, made the call yesterday in Abuja when a delegation of the group paid a […]
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Lagos APC targets millions of votes for Tinubu, Hamzat
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Friday inaugurated its campaign council for the 2027 general elections, with party leaders setting ambitious targets for voter mobilisation in support of President Bola Tinubu and the party’s governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. The campaign council, comprising more than […]
Politics
2027 Polls: Appeal Court validates registration of NDC as political party
It held that the lower court engaged in an abuse of power and of the judicial hierarchy when it sat on appeal over its own previous judgment, delivered on December 10, 2025, which had okayed the registration of the NDC by INEC.
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Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] APC governors, Wike’s feud deepens
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the feud between the All Progressives Congress governors and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, deepening, with APC leadership in the South-East throwing its weight behind the Progressive Governors’ Forum, demanding full party support for all APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Metro
From campus mud to NYSC khaki: The inspiring story of Bitrus Nwalsu
"I approached a girl I had been courting. But she rejected my proposal when I told her I wanted to marry her. I am certain it was because of how I look"
Entertainment
Davido to hold 3-day concert at the National Theatre
In the caption accompanying the announcement, the singer wrote: “LAGOS!!! We bringing it HOME! 15 years of madness and there’s nowhere I’d rather be.
ICYMI
Mining marshals arrest 600 illegal miners, recover 100 sites
Onoja said the establishment of the Mining Marshals was part of the Federal Government’s response to the growing menace of illegal mining
Business
Nigerian Bottling Company marks 75yrs, reaffirms commitment to Nigeria
By Tunde Oso Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd, a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a gala event held at the Conference Centre, Abuja. Reflecting on the company’s origin, Anastassis G. David, Chairman of Coca-Cola HBC, said: “In 1951, Anastasios Leventis negotiated the rights for the whole […]
Sports
CAF Inter-club competitions: Why Nigerian clubs fail
By Douglas Baye-Osagie [email protected] This season, Nigeria was represented by four clubs on the continent. Rangers International and Rivers United in the CAF Champions League, and Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors in the CAF Confederation Cup. The story is already familiar – while two have bowed out in their very first game of the tournament, […]
Special Report
Hajja Bintu Konto: Meet Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate for 2027 election
Hajja Bintu Konto’s impressive record of service, particularly in conflict-affected communities across Northern Nigeria, has earned her respect
Presidential Candidate: Meet Sunday Adenuga of BOOT Party – Because Of Our Tomorrow
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Corruption, Customs racketeering, govt infighting frustrating trade with Nigeria — US Report
The report however acknowledged positive steps by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, under President Bola Tinubu’s reforms
2027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election push
Pundits argue that Kaduna is small enough to ignore at a casual glance, but big enough to ruin your entire calculation
Technology
NCC offers students free 100MB daily for online learning
•ALTON hails gesture, says it’ll enhance digital education in NigeriaBy Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched a Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative, offering eligible users up to 100MB of free data daily to access approved educational websites and platforms. Access to digital learning The initiative, launched […]
ESET raises cybersecurity awareness at Lagos Civil Service Commission Career Week
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi The need for greater cybersecurity awareness resurfaced again, weekend, as the Lagos State Civil Service Commission held its Career Week 2026.The Career Week, themed “Driving Business Process Automation in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) within the Lagos State Public Service,” focused on digital transformation, workplace readiness and the changing nature of work […]
Lifteller launches in Nigeria, fuses social media with digital giving
By Prince Osuagwu A new social media platform, Lifteller, has launched in Nigeria, combining social networking with peer-to-peer giving to help Nigerians support people in need with dignity and transparency.Unveiled in Lagos over the weekend, the platform allows users to “Offer a Lift,” “Request a Lift” or “Raise a Lift” for individuals and communities.Support can […]
NCC raises alarm over call masking
By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues, national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom regulator described call masking as an act of economic sabotage capable of adversely affecting […]
Education
NIMPS Nigeria honours 58 fellows
By Aniche Chiamaka The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Institute of Management and Professional Studies, MIMPS, Nigeria, has honoured 58 Distinguished Fellows during their last executive workshop and fellowship investiture held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The Registrar of the Institute, Dr Okeoma Alphonsus, admonished the newly-inducted Fellows that they were honoured not […]
Etsako West chairman, Omoike, bags Master’s Degree at BIU
BENIN CITY – The Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area, Hon. Romeo Omoike, was among the graduands at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Benson Idahosa University (BIU), held at the university’s permanent site on Sapele Road, Benin City. A total of 1,324 students comprising 1,059 undergraduates and 265 postgraduates, graduated from the institution, the […]
School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%
As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country today parents and guardians are going to contend with paying higher school fees, as most private schools have increased fees by between 30 and 40 per cent, checks by Vanguard have shown.
School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%
….Fuel price hike may hamper school run ..School owners rue unpaid bills, high running cost …Parents should not be discouraged – NUT ..Uncertainty over resumption in unity colleges By Adesina Wahab and Dayo Johnson As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country on Monday, parents and guardians are set to contend with higher school […]