Cross River State government has extended the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on the disputed boundary between the Idomi and Ugep Communities in the Yakurr local government area by one week. The  commissioner for Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang, stated this while speaking with our correspondent in Calabar. The curfew will run from “6:00 pm on Tuesday, 23 […]

Founder of the Rock of Ages Empowerment Foundation, Evangelist Ignatius Newman Ezeigbo, has called on governments at all levels to establish a dedicated platform or agency to address the challenges facing widows across Nigeria. Ezeigbo made the call yesterday in Abuja during a programme organised by the foundation to commemorate the 2026 International Widows Day, […]

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj and commenced preparations for the 2027 pilgrimage. In a statement issued yesterday, the commission said the final flight conveying pilgrims from Zamfara State was expected to arrive in Nigeria yesterday, bringing the 2026 hajj […]

Counsel to the prosecution, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, had mid-way into proceedings, told the court that he got information that some videos tendered in the case were posted on social media by a citizen called VeryDarkMan.

The Joint Task Force (North East), “Operation HADIN KAI” (OPHK), has recorded another success with the rescue of over 47 persons, mostly women and children held captive by ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa local government area of Borno State on 20th June, 2026. The acting military information officer OPHK, Captain Mohammed Goni, in a statement […]

•Urges Nigerians to protect currency By Emma Ujah, Abuja Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has launched the CBN Naira Ambassadors Club, a campaign aimed at promoting respect for and proper handling of the Naira among young Nigerians. Speaking at the inauguration of the club, comprising secondary school students in […] The post Cardoso launches CBN Naira Ambassadors Club appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Presidency has commended Sightsavers Nigeria for implementing the ‘Sabi Women’ Project, an initiative that empowers women with disabilities through education, entrepreneurship development and economic inclusion. At the project’s closeout in Abuja yesterday, the senior special assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, praised Sightsavers for its commitment […]

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has cautioned against harmful widowhood practices across Africa. She urged governments, communities and families to uphold the rights and dignity of widows. In a message to commemorate International Widows’ Day 2026 yesterday, Mrs Tinubu said widows deserve to live free from discrimination, poverty, exclusion and all forms of dehumanising […]

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected Chidi Mike Anyanwu as its candidate for the Okigwe North Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives for next year’s election. Anyanwu emerged after the party’s nomination process, securing the backing of delegates and stakeholders who said his candidacy reflected growing calls for leadership focused on service, […]

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that despite the challenges associated with ongoing economic and governance reforms, his administration remains committed to laying a solid foundation for sustainable national development. The President gave the assurance yesterday when he flagged off the construction of the Southern Parkway Service Carriageways from Arterial Road S20 (Oladipo Diya Way) […]

Senator Garba Musa Maidoki defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State. The senator, who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District, cited persistent internal crises in the party, particularly in Kebbi State. Maidoki formally announced his defection in a letter addressed to the Sentate President Godswill Akpabio, […]

A concerned citizen, Khamis Musa Darazo, has appealed to President Tinubu to extend the tenure of the current management team of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to sustain ongoing reforms and improve on the nation’s growing revenue base. Speaking with journalists in Bauchi yesterday, Darazo expressed concern about the planned retirement of virtually all members […]

Accord Party has called for the immediate removal of the Osun State commissioner of police, Ibrahim Gotan, for allegedly failing to curb political violence and protect the electorate ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The party’s national publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, said Accord has lost confidence in the commissioner’s ability to maintain law and […]

Defending champions Arsenal will launch their 2026-27 Premier League campaign at home to newly promoted Coventry City, while Liverpool face a stern opening test away to Newcastle United following the release of the new season’s fixture list. The Gunners, who ended a 22-year wait for the league title last season, will kick off the new […]

Onanuga argued that several government initiatives have delivered tangible benefits to citizens, citing infrastructure projects, student loans and credit facilities for workers as examples. The post I don’t see the level of hunger Nigerians complain about — Onanuga appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Khalil Suleiman Halilu Across the world, countries are rethinking how they build economic resilience. Global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and growing competition for strategic technologies have reinforced a simple lesson: nations that cannot develop and produce critical technologies remain vulnerable. This vision of economic sovereignty is not about reactive, isolationist protectionism; it is […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that a FIFA World Cup knockout-stage meeting with Lionel Messi’s Argentina would be “awesome” after inspiring Portugal to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The 41-year-old captain, who came under scrutiny following Portugal’s opening Group K draw against DR Congo, responded in emphatic fashion by scoring twice in Houston. […]