By Emma Unah CALABAR- A growing number of women are shattering stereotypes and taking to the wheel of commercial vehicles in Cross River State, effectively competing with their male counterparts for clients. From mini buses to long-distance trucks, these women are proving they can handle the road with the best of them. The driving force behind […] The post Women take to the wheel in Cross River  appeared first on Vanguard News.

THE demolition of a notorious settlement in Yenizue-Gene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, has been commended by residents, who described the government’s action as “long overdue.” The post Residents praise Bayelsa govt’s demolition of notorious shanty settlement appeared first on Vanguard News.

The 2026 budget defence exercise by the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, before the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence provided the platform for the perceived funding controversies of the sector to be brought to the public space. Permanent Secretary, Special Services, Office of the National Security Adviser, Mohammed Sanusi, grumbled that […] The post Security budgeting amid national emergency appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least two persons, including a pastor, were reportedly killed following fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Apa Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The post Pastor, another killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities appeared first on Vanguard News.

*A discovery that could redefine how humanity solves its greatest problems By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA For much of modern history, humanity’s response to poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment has followed a familiar pattern: new policies, new aid packages and new economic doctrines, each promising transformation yet often producing only incremental results. Beneath this recurring cycle, however, a quieter […] The post The world’s quietest breakthrough  appeared first on Vanguard News.

“A cat that dreams of being a lion must lose its appetite for rats”.-– African proverb President Bola Tinubu signed the amended Electoral Act 2026 a few hours after it was passed amidst controversy over process, deafening noise and drama rarely seen in and around the National Assembly. As we speak, this is the legal framework […] The post …..And so it was done, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has marked two years of significant progress, transitioning from a traditional infrastructure provider to a strategic custodian of Nigeria’s sovereign digital backbone, with notable expansions in fibre connectivity, cloud services, and cybersecurity. The post Two years on, Galaxy Backbone posts gains in fibre, cloud, and cybersecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.

By SOBA DAKUKU-PETERSIDE The fear isn’t irrational. Culture has been borrowed, repackaged, and sold back to us before. But that history cannot be the reason we stop telling our own stories outward. For years, I believed authenticity was the greatest strength culturally rooted businesses had. Now I’m starting to question whether authenticity, in the way we […] The post Jollof at the Orchestra appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s security crisis no longer announces itself only in the familiar theatres of the North-East. It is now rewriting the map in quieter places—villages that once believed geography was protection. When gunmen swept through Woro and Nuku in Kaiama Local Government of Kwara State, torching homes and killing scores, it was not just another atrocity; […] The post A Steering Council for a Drifting Republic, by Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.

Disinterest has continued to trail marketing, business, and commercial activities in Anambra State, after Governor Soludo of Anambra State forced traders back to markets to stop the sit-at-home order still being observed by traders and residents of Anambra State. The post Why Monday market’s not picking up in S-East — Traders appeared first on Vanguard News.

By the end of today, 22 Nigerian women will have died from cervical cancer and before tomorrow, another 33 will be newly infected, researchers at the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, have disclosed. The post 22 Nigerian women die daily from preventable cervical cancer — NIMR raises alarm appeared first on Vanguard News.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said African countries cannot achieve economic sovereignty without a robust domestic revenue base, urging nations to reduce dependence on foreign aid and politically conditional support. The post Economic sovereignty impossible without strong domestic revenue — Kalu appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Soni Daniel Abuja: Arewa youths on Monday warned against undue interference and politisation of the case of a woman said to have been living a Department of State Services operative without the consent of her parents. The woman, Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, is at the centre of controversy following claims and counter claims of abduction […] The post Walida: Arewa youths warn against undue interference appeared first on Vanguard News.

UNITED States Customs and Border Protection, CBP, said it will halt the collection of tariffs that were issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, IEEPA, following the Supreme Court judgment that struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. The post US to stop collecting tariffs adjudged illegal by Supreme Court, today appeared first on Vanguard News.

Youths in Barkin Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, yesterday, blocked the highway leading to Jos and other local government areas of the state to protest the killing of community members by gunmen, who attacked the Dorowa Bubuje area Sunday night. The post Protest rocks Plateau over fresh killings appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Senior Researcher at the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Dr. Emelda Chukwu yesterday warned that Nigeria may be heading toward a post-antibiotic era as drug-resistant infections surge across hospitals in Lagos. The post Drug-resistant infections surge in Lagos, NIMR scientist appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria is rapidly cementing its reputation as a creative hub for young talents, bolstered by the growing influence of edtech companies such as Learnstar, an online education platform offering a curriculum uniquely tailored to Africa's needs. The post Learnstar: A platform for young creatives in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dr. Hope George, JP, Senior Aide to the Governor of Delta State, has described the upcoming visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to Warri as a historic homecoming that will reinforce cultural identity and national unity, particularly in recognition of her maternal Itsekiri heritage. The First Lady’s visit, scheduled to include engagements with Ogiame […] The post First Lady’s visit to Warri reinforces culture, unity, says Oborevwori’s aide appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, national appeal panel for Enugu State ward and local government congresses has given the congresses conducted by the state chapter of the party a clean…

The ICPC has reportedly denied the bail of the immediate former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai. This was disclosed in a new development.

THE African Development Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s national development strategy, pledging assistance to accelerate economic growth, strengthen key... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

…says Nigeria ‘out of the dark tunnel of uncertainty’ … Uzodinma pledges loyalty, hails President’s reforms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday night made a passionate appeal to state governors The post Take development to grassroots, Tinubu urges governors at interfaith breaking of fast  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has reaffirmed the restriction of mini buses, popularly known as Korope, along the Lekki–Epe Corridor, describing the policy as a key component of the The post Lagos insists on mini-bus restriction on Lekki–Epe corridor appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Players who receive treatment for an injury could be forced to stay off the field for one minute under proposals from FIFA.

By Kazeem Ugbodaga President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria has emerged from economic uncertainty, assuring governors and religious leaders that his administration is firmly committed to rescuing the country and delivering tangible relief to citizens. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast with governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President struck an […]

Residents of Gwana District in Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State, have fled their homes en masse following a deadly attack by bandits that claimed the lives of two soldiers The post Residents flee to neighbouring states as bandits attack Bauchi community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Ondo state government has signed two major Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating industrialisation and repositioning the state as a leading investment destination, sealing deals for the proposed The post Ondo govt seals deep port, $4bn fertiliser plant deals at investment summit  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have agreed to a professional rematch in September.

​In the volatile laboratory of Zimbabwean politics, Professor Jonathan Moyo remains the most curious specimen. A man of undisputed intellectual candlepower, he has spent three decades attempting to engineer the lightning of history, only to find himself repeatedly struck by it. The post ED 2030 cheerleader Jonathan Moyo is always on the wrong side of history appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of more than 35 miners at Kanpani Zurak in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, urging the strict enforcement of safety regulations and improved protective measures across mining sites nationwide. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja, the […]

Emerging North Carolina rapper 252 Lico is steadily gaining recognition in the international hip-hop scene, following a series of breakout singles, high-profile collaborations and consistent artistic output that continue to widen his audience. Born Damian Joseph Norman in Pamlico County, North Carolina, the artiste adopted the stage name 252 Lico from his hometown and area […] The post Rapper, 252 Lico builds musical legacy with breakout singles appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s star, Whitney Rose, is sharing gossip on her castmates. In a video posted on X on February 23, Whitney told fans that Meredith Marks and Lisa Barlow are not telling the truth about what happened on the aeroplane in Season 6. She says that she could “lose her […]

The Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Joseph Tegbe, has stressed that tax policy must serve as an enabler of governance. He stated that the framework must embody simplicity, equity, predictability, and administrability at scale. These principles, he explained, foster voluntary compliance, reduce operational friction, and strengthen investor confidence. By contrast, ad-hoc […]

A video making the rounds on social media has captured a Nigerian woman's transformation after leaving an allegedly abusive marriage. Netizens reacted.

The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with Nigeria’s Organized Private Sector, following a high-level strategic meeting with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). The engagement focused on harmonising institutional efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial expansion and position Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for enhanced collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to address corruption and unethical practices among legal practitioners and security agents in the country. The appeal was made on Monday, February 23, 2026, when a delegation from the Anti-Corruption Committee of the NBA, Lagos Branch, paid […]