Vice President Kashim Shettima has advocated for homegrown solutions to Africa’s economic problems, emphasising innovative approaches for growth, development and prosperity on the continent. He noted that it is only by building domestic productive capacity that African nations can convert their population and natural talents into real, resilient wealth, just as he said instead of […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation has been tasked with addressing the crises rocking the party in 11 states, as well as other contentious issues. President Bola Tinubu, in the twilight of 2025, inaugurated the committee to address internal disputes within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of […]

In the world of football, fans often look to the future, hoping their teams will triumph in upcoming games and tournaments. Sometimes, people even turn to prophecies to predict the outcomes of matches, but can the intricate dance of skill, strategy, and sheer human will truly be dictated by spiritual pronouncements? SALIFU USMAN AND SAMUEL […]

Abuja was brought to a standstill yesterday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) threw its full weight behind the ongoing indefinite strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), declaring an all-out confrontation with what it described as an oppressive and insensitive administration. The post NLC shuts down Abuja, backs indefinite FCTA workers’ strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least six residents were killed in Baidi village in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday night during an attack by a suspected terrorist group believed to be affiliated to the Lakurawa network, an armed group active in the area. Tangaza is one of the council areas targeted by a US […] The post Terrorists kill six in Sokoto LGA hit by US airstrike appeared first on Vanguard News.

•Accuses FMoH of injustice over delayed CONHESS adjustment By Chioma Obinna The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and relevant government agencies to immediately implement the long-delayed adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, CONHESS, warning […] The post TUC, NLC issue 14-day ultimatum over health workers’ pay, threaten nationwide strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN), on Friday morning, led stakeholders, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (NLC) and workers from various companies to the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to protest the ban on the manufacture and sale of alcoholic […] The post NLC, distillers protest sachet drinks ban, accuse NAFDAC of working against local manufacturers appeared first on Vanguard News.

*Says Rivers Crisis Must Be Treated with Firmness By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has reiterated its call for the establishment of state police, insisting it would help curb the movement of terrorists and bandits across states after military dislodgement. The group also urged stakeholders to urgently address the political crisis in […] The post State Police will curb movement of terrorists, bandits across states —Afenifere appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje celebrates the graduation of his daughter, Fatima, from the prestigious King’s College London in a proud family momen Read More: https://punchng.com/gandujes-daughter-graduates-from-kings-college-london/

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The North East Chairman and Commander of Hunters/ Vigilantes (Sarkin Baka) based in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state, Mallam Shawulu Yohanna have confirmed the killing of a Pastor, two hunters and other two civilians when some suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists invaded Tarfa Village of Biu local government […] The post Pastor, two hunters, others killed by Boko Haram in Biu village appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command on Friday arraigned seven suspects before the State High Court in Ilorin over allegations of conspiring to set fire to the residence of a traditional worshipper, Toyin Asabi Olorisa. The accused persons are identified as Alhaji Yekini Oloruntele, Alhaji Saliu Usman, Garba Amuda Yusuf, Alhaji Mumini […] The post Asabi Olorisa: Police arraign seven suspects for arson in Kwara appeared first on Vanguard News.

The absence of official press identification for journalists at Nigeria’s National Assembly has created a loophole exploited by impostors. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Lack of press tags makes Nigeria’s National Assembly complex unsafe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Presidency, yesterday laid to rest the controversy over the leadership hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State by declaring Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in the state. The post Fubara is APC leader in Rivers — Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Professor Christianah Adeyeye, yesterday reaffirmed the agency’s firm stance on the ban of alcohol in sachets and small bottles, stressing that there will be “no going back unless a legislative or legal directive allows otherwise.” Adeyeye spoke during […] The post Sachet alcohol ban stands until law changes – NAFDAC insists appeared first on Vanguard News.

•Warns churches, traders against toxic products as enforcement intensifies By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday in Lagos uncovered an illegal factory producing fake “Goya oil” and dismantled a major syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of alcoholic drinks in Lagos, warning that the activities pose grave […] The post NAFDAC busts fake Goya oil factory, alcohol counterfeit syndicate in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

There was pandemonium mid-week in the Nigerian media space, albeit for a brief moment, as news of a ‘missing’ nonagenarian Lagos socialite and Yeye-Oge of Lagos, Chief Mrs. Opral Benson, The post How ‘missing’ Opral Benson was found in Liberia appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Traditionalists and hundreds of members of Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebuland yesterday stormed Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Archway and marched to the Ijebu Ode Local Government Headquarters in Itooro in The post Awujale: Royal family members, traditionalists protest alleged plot to impose candidate appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Residents of Die-Die, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja were thrown into confusion as a 27-year-old woman, Esther Akwaji, was reported to have collapsed and died The post Panic in FCT community as 27-year-old woman slumps, dies in boyfriend’s house appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Nigerian, Gideon Eze, detained for six weeks in Doha, Qatar’s capital city, has cried out to the Federal Government and its relevant agencies to intervene in his case to The post Nigerian held for six weeks in Qatar cries for FG’s help appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Against the long and troubled backdrop of Nigeria’s democratic journey, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is deliberately reshaping the Fourth Republic through bold, pro-people reforms aimed at restoring economic justice, The post Tinubu’s Reforms recalibrating Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, says Dare appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says Nigeria must strike a balance between cash and digital payments to ensure rural communities, informal traders and small businesses are not left behind. The post CBN calls for inclusive cash, digital payments system appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

AFTER a grid collapse that plunged the country into an outage, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) yesterday restored electricity generation to 608MW at 18:00 hours. Read Also:Grid collapse: Senate The post FG restores electricity generation to 608MW after grid collapse appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Presidency yesterday dismissed claims that Nigeria’s insecurity is driven by religious targeting, insisting that violence across the country affects people of all faiths and should not be framed as The post Violence across Nigeria affects people of all faiths – Presidency appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The ad-hoc committee set up by the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives to investigate alleged alterations to the four tax reform acts passed and signed by President Bola The post Reps Minority Caucus identifies alterationsin tax laws, says three versions in circulation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has set the tone for the 2026 operational goals with a high-level strategic The post Marwa to commanders: dismantle drugcartels, intensify sensitization advocacy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Rivers State High Court Oyigbo Division sitting in Port Harcourt yesterday suspended its order restraining the state’s Chief Judge from acting on the request of the State House of The post Fubara impeachment: Court suspends order restraining Rivers CJ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

After weeks of speculations, Kano State Governor  Abba Yusuf yesterday formally terminated his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),in “the best interest of the people” of the state. The post Kano gov, eight Reps, 44 LG chairmen dump NNPP appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Political parties in Lagos State have kicked off preparations for the 2027 general election by mobilising for membership registration. The chapters are also warming up for congresses. Next year, there The post Lagos and 2027 battle (1) appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Politicians grumble a lot. The Gen-Z ones among them are in a hurry, restless and desperate for power. They can hardly stay on the queue and wait patiently for their The post Government can’t be charmed appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

I felt for former Edo State governor and current Senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, after the barrage of verbal attacks unleashed on him by The post As cynics rage over collapsing food prices appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

It was supposed to be another quiet Sunday of worship in Kurmin Wali, a sleepy agrarian community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Instead, January 18, 2026 has The post Kaduna mass abduction: How I escaped from our attackers – Victim appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Make no mistake: the Osun State governorship election, slated for August 8, this year, is far from a done deal. We are looking at a scrappy, bruising, super three-horse race. The post Oyetola, Oyebamiji and the Osun guber equation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Periodic elections are essential components of any constitutional government. It gives room for change and multiplicity of choices. After all, it is trite that no one is good enough to The post 2027: If not Tinubu, who? appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

When world leaders departed Belém after the conclusion of COP30, speeches were made, communiqués issued, and commitments reaffirmed. As with previous climate conferences, the summit ended on a note of The post Climate Change: Are nations delivering on climate finance, emissions pledges? appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has come and gone as Senegal’s Teranga Lions beat the host team, Atlas Lions of Morocco to lift Africa’s most coveted football trophy. The post AFCON 2025: Sadio Mane’s lesson in leadership appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Government has announced a sweeping enforcement of safety measures at the Buruku waterfront following repeated boat accidents that have claimed lives and destroyed property along the busy river corridor. The intervention comes amid growing public concern over unsafe ferry operations being used as a temporary alternative while the […] The post Buruku boat mishaps: Benue govt enforces life jackets, curfew, to end tragedies appeared first on Vanguard News.