Nigeria’s public health system has taken a further step toward strengthening diagnostic self-reliance with the local packaging of a WHO pre-qualified HIV Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) at a facility in…

In a nation where policy stability has long been the rarest commodity in the energy sector, the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was widely regarded as a turning…

  Shutting Down the FCT for 22 Hours! Last Friday was a grim one for the hospitality industry in Abuja, the nation’s seat of power. A sweeping restriction of movement, imposed from Friday night until 6 p.m. the following day, effectively paralysed economic and social life across the Federal Capital Territory. The familiar refrain of […] The post Editorial: The Cost of Elections In Nigeria appeared first on OsunDefender.

Aregbesola, Buhari Provided Grants, Loans To Cooperatives — Findings We Have Disbursed More Than N2bn, Committed N4bn – Adeleke Recent claims by Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, that no government had supported cooperative societies in the state since 1952 are inconsistent with records of interventions carried out by both the immediate past state administration […] The post FACTCHECK: How Adeleke Lied About Previous Govt Intervention On Cooperative Societies appeared first on OsunDefender.

The local government elections held on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory were dogged by allegations of irregularities, technical glitches and low voter turnout across several polling units. Findings by observers indicated widespread voter apathy in parts of Abuja, as many residents stayed away from the polls, citing lack of confidence in the electoral process […] The post Rigging, IREV Failure, Others Mar FCT Council Polls appeared first on OsunDefender.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has won five of the six chairmanship seats in the area council election in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, while the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, won the remaining one. The post FCT council poll: APC wins 4, PDP takes one appeared first on Vanguard News.

THE National Assembly has explained the creation of a dedicated fund for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, mandatory electronic transmission of election results and creation of a digital membership register by all political parties, among others, as part of key reforms in the recently signed Electoral Act, 2026. The post 2026 Electoral Act: We engaged AGF, INEC, CSOs, devt partners for two years before enactment — NASS appeared first on Vanguard News.

UNITED States President, Donald Trump, has raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 per cent, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy after the Supreme Court ruled against it as illegal. The post Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15% after court ruling appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Excess liquidity to be kept in Stabilisation Fund Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The federal government is to introduce a monthly revenue transparency dashboards in its move to ensure transparency of income and expenditure across the three tiers of government. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this while addressing the Federation […] The post FG to introduce monthly revenue transparency dashboards appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (“NSIA”) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed an agreement to launch a $50 million Impact Innovation Fund aimed at strengthening Nigerian start-ups. The post NSIA, Japan sign $50m Nigerian Startups Fund deal appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted ward and Local Government congresses across the 147 political wards and 14 Local Government Areas of Zamfara State in a peaceful and orderly manner. The post Congresses: Zamfara APC ward, LGA executives emerge by consensus appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 25-year-old labourer identified as Ibrahim Oseni has reportedly killed his 18-year-old cousin, Hassan Suleiman, in Edo State following unresolved disputes. According to reports, the duo had unresolved disputes in their hometown in Katsina in 2025. Ibrahim Oseni, who was, however, arrested by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, allegedly confessed to the crime. […] The post Man Beheads 18-Year-Old Cousin Over Unresolved Disputes appeared first on OsunDefender.

A member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, Aminu Sani Jaji, has distributed over 52,000 bags of assorted grains as Ramadan palliatives to supporters, orphans, and vulnerable persons across Zamfara State. The post Ramadan Welfare: Lawmaker Jaji distributes 52,000 bags of grains appeared first on Vanguard News.

The wife of the Zamfara State Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has flagged off the distribution of Ramadan welfare packages to orphans and vulnerable persons across the state. The post Zamfara First Lady flags off Ramadan welfare for vulnerable appeared first on Vanguard News.

  The controversy surrounding the disputed payroll audit in Osun State has taken a new turn, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to step in following a formal request by Governor Ademola Adeleke for a forensic review. The governor, in a letter dated February 20, asked the anti-corruption […] The post Audit Report Fracas: ICPC To Begin Investigation As Osun Govt, Sally-Tibbot Face-Off Deepens appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has ordered a renewed crackdown on bandits following coordinated attacks on six vulnerable villages in Arewa Local Government Area, near the border with the Niger Republic. The post Gov Idris orders crackdown on terrorists, vows tougher strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria continues to break new ground in global sports as two blind sambists, Rukayat Taiwo and Elizabeth Aseso, prepare to make history as the first African women to compete at The post Blind sambists  set for  historic W’Cup debut in Armenia appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Week 5 of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 Football League delivered drama, goals, and plenty of talking points. The day began with Fortune Football Academy squaring off against Ajegunle United Sporting The post Race for top-four deepens at Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 League appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Chairman of Nigeria National League, ( NNL),George Aluo , has commended referees officiating in the second stanza of the second tier  league for a  job well done, just as he The post Aluo commends NNL  referees, urges sustained excellence appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko,  is expected to be the Chairman at the launch cum one day seminar for the unveiling of the Nigerian The post Dikko to chair launch of  Nigeria Sports Year Book Launch appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal score sheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur that calmed his side’s Premier League title The post Eze, Gyokeres destroy Spurs to boost Arsenal title bid appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Well known for his philanthropic activities, Al Nassr forward Sadio Mane recently put plans in place to open an internationally  based football organization. According to Ghanaweb, the ex-Liverpool hero will The post Mane set to launch international football institute appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Son Heung-min bested Lionel Messi in the battle of Major League Soccer’s global superstars, spearheading a comfortable 3-0 win for Los Angeles FC over Inter Miami on the US league’s The post Messi’s  Miami Inter lose MLS opener to LAFC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is happy at Al-Nassr following doubts over his future at the Saudi Arabian club. The 41-year-old Portuguese had reportedly been unhappy with how the club were The post Ronaldo commits future  to Al-Nassr appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

POLITICAL EDITOR THE continuing fragmentation of Zimbabwe’s opposition politics is undermining efforts to challenge the accelerating moves by authori­ties to introduce a... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

Tapiwa Chirume THE City of Harare’s US$690 million 2026 budget has received official government approval, paving the way for new tariffs and... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

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Tapiwa Chirume THE ENVIRONMENTAL Manage­ment Agency (EMA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on vehicle emissions, inspecting 286 vehicles and penalising 11 motorists... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions

The challenge of nationhood is far more crucial than the next election. This truth confronts us with a fundamental question that precedes politics, constitutions, leadership, and electoral contests: if there…

The passing of Jesse Jackson marks the end of a significant chapter in global civic history, but it leaves the powerful story he helped shape unfinished. Jackson represented a generation…

Barcelona maintained their 100 per cent home record against Levante to end a two-game losing run and return to the top of La Liga.

Anyone who does not know that the brouhaha over the use of electronic transmission to announce election results is caused by trust deficit between Nigerians and their government, its agencies…

Oscar Okhifo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 20 individuals across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for alleged vote buying, vote selling, and obstruction of electoral officials…

Michael Carrick is certainly enjoying life as Manchester United caretaker head coach.

The US State Department on Sunday urged American citizens in Mexico to shelter in place amid violence, road blocks and flight cancellations after Mexican soldiers killed a top cartel boss. “Due to ongoing, widespread security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity in many areas of Mexico, US citizens should shelter in place until […] The post US, Canada warn citizens to stay indoors in Mexico after druglord murder appeared first on Vanguard News.

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has today distributed farm tools to farmers and commissioned a new high Islamic school in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area. Governor…