ABUJA – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has said establishing state police to maintain security at regional level is very expensive, though Governors are ready to cue behind the President…

Serial Guinness World Record-breaker David Rush celebrated his birthday by teaming up with family and friends to break the record for the fastest time to stack 20 dice into two…

A Florida woman, Maggie Kennedy, became the world’s oldest competitive pool player at the age of 94 is still going strong at 98 and is headed to a tournament in…

The World Bank-assisted Immunization Plus Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transformation Services (IMPACT) project, in collaboration with the Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency (TSPHCDA), has launched a statewide distribution of medical equipment and motorcycles for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) across all 16 local government councils. The post Taraba, World Bank strengthen primary healthcare with statewide logistics distribution appeared first on Vanguard News.

February 28th is the 59th day of the year and 306 days to the end of the year (307 in leap year). Today is Rare Disease Day. Today is also…

“A people who treat their oppressors like “deities” while their children starve are not victims; they are “volunteers” in their own destruction” – DSM. There is a fine line between…

As if that’s not enough, some people were caught distributing false flyers claiming the event was cancelled so that worshipers who were already there could disperse. The post Who wanted to stop Ebuka Obi in Enugu? appeared first on Vanguard News.

The attack on Peter Obi and other opposition leaders was entirely foreseeable. The opposition must grasp its current predicament and unite to resist. So far, it has remained too aloof , too feeble. It has to take the bull by the horns or thrown in the towel. In 2023, local  opposition parties in Rivers State could barely […] The post A Message to the Opposition: Get Red- Eyed or Get Out, by Ugoji Egbujo appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Prisca Sam-Duru In an age where information travels at the speed of a click and the line between fact and engagement has become dangerously distorted, Dr. Constance Ikokwu, renowned Arise News analyst and veteran journalist, issues a clarion call for a return to ethical storytelling. Delivering a lecture titled “Stories That Matter: Media, Power, […] The post Dr. Constance Ikokwu on media, power, and weight of storytelling appeared first on Vanguard News.

As Nigeria navigates critical political transitions, strong legislative representation is paramount – particularly for historically marginalised groups like the Ijaw people of the Niger Delta. Senator Henry Seriake Dickson’s continued…

Some time ago, I read a story of a wannabe celeb who said she would end her relationship with her boyfriend if he farts in her presence. I said to myself that this one is not ready for marriage. She just wants to grab attention and trend. I am married. I also have friends who are older […] The post A fart and a divorce, by Francis Ewherido appeared first on Vanguard News.

VeryDarkman accuses King Mitchy of being a political pawn for Seyi Tinubu after a school renovation, leading to a messy online battle and threats. Read More: https://punchng.com/verydarkman-king-mitchy-drag-seyi-tinubu-into-messy-battle/

The uproar over the alleged love tangle between a Department of State Services operative and a young woman from Jigawa State has once again exposed the fragility of Nigeria’s religious equilibrium. What should ordinarily have been treated as a private, if troubling, matter between consenting adults has spiralled into a combustible public controversy — not because of […] The post Walida and Her DSS Man: When love becomes a national crisis, by Emmanuel Aziken appeared first on Vanguard News.

I am usually careful with words but what comes to me as I think about the power sector is uncomplimentary to say the least.  Put bluntly, I think the whole power sector is a scam to use the language of our youths. Otherwise, why has it been so difficult to solve the electricity problem all […] The post Why the power sector needs a Dangote, by Muyiwa Adetiba appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (Lagos) details plans for discipline and actor protection, addressing issues like unpaid work, poor housing, and benefits. Read More: https://punchng.com/agn-outlines-plans-for-discipline-protection-of-actors/

Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke is ready for any role in the upcoming Sevilla derby against Real Betis, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Read More: https://punchng.com/ejuke-ready-for-sevilla-derby/

Victor Osimhen will face Liverpool in the UCL Round of 16 draw, a matchup he’d hoped to avoid. See the full draw for Lookman and Tella’s opponents. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-osimhen-to-face-liverpool-after-admitting-anfield-worry/

Get the latest on Samuel Chukwueze & Semi Ajayi’s injury return. The Super Eagles stars are back in training with their clubs, Fulham and Hull City. Read More: https://punchng.com/chukwueze-ajayi-make-training-returns/

Osun APC lawmakers call on the EFCC and ICPC to investigate a massive ghost workers scandal involving 15,000 alleged fraudulent names on the state payroll. Read More: https://punchng.com/probe-ghost-workers-row-osun-lawmakers-urge-efcc/

NEITI praises President Tinubu’s directive, stating it will end the era of revenue leakages and enhance fiscal transparency in Nigeria’s economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-order-ends-era-of-revenue-leakages-neiti/

Nigerian stars Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi will lead Porto against Stuttgart in the Europa League draw, while Ola Aina’s Forest hosts Midtjylland. Read More: https://punchng.com/moffi-zaidu-to-battle-stuttgart-in-europa-league/

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu continues his hot streak, scoring again in Trabzonspor’s 3-1 victory, while Chibuike Nwaiwu nets a impressive brace. Read More: https://punchng.com/onuachu-extends-run-as-nwaiwu-bags-brace-in-trabzonspor-win/

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri joins APC with his cabinet, but Atiku Abubakar’s son, Adamu Atiku, refuses to defect, citing loyalty to his father. Read More: https://punchng.com/fintiri-joins-apc-atikus-son-shuns-defection/

The trial of nine suspects in the Yelwata, Benue State attack stalls due to legal representation issues and a pending forensic pathology report. Read More: https://punchng.com/yelwata-suspects-trial-stalls-as-benue-awaits-pathology-report/

Nigeria’s INEC releases a revised 2027 election timetable, giving parties 91 days for primaries. Opposition parties protest the tight deadline. Read More: https://punchng.com/on-your-marks-set-go-parties-race-against-may-deadline-for-primaries/

By Sola Ogundipe A massive study of more than 270,000 people has uncovered a surprising link between a common amino acid and how long men live. Researchers found that higher levels of tyrosine – an amino acid found in protein-rich foods and often marketed as a focus-boosting supplement – were associated with shorter life expectancy […] The post Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover why President Tinubu sacked ex-IG Egbetokun, from his resistance to withdrawing VIP police protection to his opposition to state policing. Read More: https://punchng.com/real-reasons-tinubu-sacked-ex-ig-egbetokun/

The Adewale Egbedun, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, has led 24 other lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the Accord Party. The post Osun Assembly speaker, 24 lawmakers leave PDP for Accord appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bauchi Governor raises alarm over rising insecurity as bandits take over ungoverned spaces, appealing to President Tinubu for urgent intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-have-taken-over-ungoverned-spaces-says-bauchi-gov/

Members of the Osun State caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House if Representatives have demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged payroll fraud in the state, describing it as criminal and condemnable the reported content of a leaked audio involving the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Kazeem Akinleye, and an audit consultant. The post Osun APC Reps caucus demands probe of alleged payroll fraud, cites audit findings appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, has clarified how the corporation compensates depositors when banks fail, stating that insured sums are pegged at N5 million and N2 million depending on the category of financial institution. The post NDIC explains deposit payout process for failed banks, pegs coverage at N5m, N2m appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former AGF Abubakar Malami was granted N200m bail on terrorism charges but was remanded in custody on a separate N8.7bn money laundering case by the EFCC. Read More: https://punchng.com/malami-gets-bail-on-terrorism-charges-remanded-on-fraud/

Nigeria’s drive to reinforce maritime security and confront emerging asymmetric threats received a major boost yesterday, as the Nigerian Navy formally inaugurated the pioneer set of the Nigerian Navy Marines, a newly established elite force designed to bridge operational gaps between land and maritime warfare. The post Nigerian Navy inaugurates first Marines to boost maritime, land security appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Defence HQ clarifies US military support is for counter-terrorism training, comes at no cost, and doesn’t threaten national sovereignty. Read More: https://punchng.com/counter-terrorism-us-military-support-not-abnormal-says-dhq/

An Oyo State High Court upholds the PDP’s 2025 National Convention, but the Nyesom Wike-backed faction rejects the ruling on the PDP convention dispute. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-faction-kicks-as-oyo-court-upholds-pdp-convention/