Rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, known professionally as Odumodublvck, has claimed that age falsification is common within the Nigerian music scene, saying some artists deliberately reduce their ages to attract deals and endorsements. He made the allegation during a livestream conversation with streamer Enzo, where he discussed industry pressure and branding expectations placed on musicians. According to [...]

Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner Mercy Eke has shared her views on fame and wealth, saying she would choose financial independence over public attention any day. In an interview with Odira Ndubuaku, the reality star explained that fame means little to her without money to back it up, adding that she would gladly step [...]

—Re-arraigns them for illegal arms possession By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Federal Government yesterday withdrew the terrorism financing charge it filed against the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abdulaziz. The FG, through its team of lawyers, led by Mr. Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, applied to substitute […] The post FG drops terrorism financing charge against ex-AGF Malami, son appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Naira on yesterday appreciated to N1,393 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,403 per dollar on Tuesday. The post Naira rises to N1,393/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

AS the rain begins, the Federal Government in its 2026 annual flood outlook, AFO, released yesterday, raised alarm that flooding would hit no fewer than 33 states of the federation, including Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa and Kebbi. The post Annual flood Outlook: Floods to hit Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi, 29 other states — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Economic Summit Group, NESG, has charged the National Assembly to amend the Nigeria Tax Act 2015, the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, and the Electricity Acts 2023... The post Amend new tax law, PIA, Electricity Act now — NESG appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has renewed calls for deeper integration between the nation’s rail and port systems as part of efforts to improve freight movement and strengthen Nigeria’s logistics value chain. Speaking at the quarterly stakeholders’ engagement of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), the Managing Director of NRC, Kayode Opeifa, stressed that ongoing […]

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Akutah Pius Ukeyima, has defended the council’s recent tariff decisions, regulatory interventions, and the delayed implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN). He said all actions taken by the agency are guided by law, due process, and extensive stakeholder consultations […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a results-driven reform agenda to improve operational efficiency and enhance Nigeria’s trade competitiveness through better-performing ports. The initiative was unveiled at the opening of a three-day operational workshop held in Apapa, themed “Customs Leadership in Port Efficiency, Inspection […]

West African countries have been urged to urgently strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains and reduce heavy dependence on imported medicines, as the third edition of Pharma West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2026 opened in Lagos on Tuesday. The conference brought together policymakers, regulators, manufacturers, investors, and health professionals from across the region under the theme “Pharmaceutical […]

In a major push to curb the spread of HIV and move closer to global elimination targets, the Oyo State Government has procured HIV test kits and consumables worth ₦43 million, expanding free testing and treatment services across the state. The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), Dr. Gbola […]

The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has said that malaria prevalence in the state has dropped to 12.2 percent, reaffirming the government’s commitment to further reducing malaria cases through sustained collaboration with partners and stakeholders. The Commissioner, represented by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Akintunde Babatunde, made this known while declaring […]

The Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Muideen Olatunji, has announced a major expansion of primary healthcare services across Oyo State, with new investments targeting dental, mental, and eye health services. Speaking on the initiative, he said it forms part of a broader strategy to make primary healthcare more functional, accessible, […]

Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has acquired and deployed a state-of-the-art virtual dissection table to enhance the training of medical students. In a statement, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Francisca Oladipupo, said the institution unveiled the Asclepius TBK 84 EA Virtual Dissection Table, an advanced 84-inch […]

The pathway from Nigerian football to European clubs has become more structured in 2026 than at any previous point, but it remains far more complex than the simplified narratives suggest. European clubs now scout Nigerian talent through formal academy partnerships, agent networks, data analysis platforms, and direct observation at continental competitions. Yet the vast majority […] The post How Nigerian Footballers Can Get Scouted by European Clubs in 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Amid the loud denials, perfunctory assurances and the deafening silence by some, uncertainty lurks in the dark and critical questions remain unanswered. Will these public expressions of fealty be enough to calm frayed nerves and douse tensions? Will they strengthen the governor’s position? It is the season of high-stakes politicking in Nigeria. One that’s usually […] The post Makinde impeachment saga and Olubadan’s dethronement plot: X-raying unfolding political drama in Oyo appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a recruitment drive, requesting talented Nigerians to fill nine positions. According to the council, the exercise includes general tasks, accounting, information and communication technology, auditing, and secretarial work. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that WAEC is hiring for its new Computer-Based WASSCE (CB-WASSCE). It also learned that the primary […] The post 2026 WAEC recruitment: How To Apply, Requirements, Portals, Warnings appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Idowu Phillips was born on October 16th 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a popular town in Ogun State, Nigeria. She is popularly known as Iya Rainbow. The name is the English translation of her late husband’s theatre group. Early Life/Education Madam Idowu was born to Prophet Jacob Adebanjo Ifemade and Mrs. Ifemade. She had her primary […] The post Iya Rainbow: Biography Of Legendary Actress Idowu Philips appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Recently, National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and National Orientation Agency (NOA) launched a nationwide behavioural change campaign to enforce the ban on sachet alcohol across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to NOA, the move was aimed at protecting children and other vulnerable groups from the harmful […] The post EXPLAINER: How Determined Is NAFDAC In Enforcement Of Satchet Alcohol Ban? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

An explosion hit a police station in Maiduguri Court ruled that INEC unlawfully disqualified Atiku Abubakar from 2007 elections According to G.K Chesterton, people who make history know nothing about history and you can see that in the sort of history they make. History can be linked to a person’s chosen cuisine. The want and […] The post April 16: Today in Nigeria history, an explosion hit a police station in Maiduguri appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, has charged examination officials to demonstrate maximum commitment and professionalism as the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) begins nationwide today. Oloyede gave the directive during a final virtual briefing for technical officers, amid high expectations from parents, candidates, and stakeholders for […]

Efforts to improve learning outcomes in Lagos State’s public secondary schools received a fresh boost as the Bunmi Adedayo Foundation, in partnership with the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), convened a five-day subject enhancement programme in Mathematics for teachers across the state. The sponsor and implementer of the initiative, the Bunmi Adedayo Foundation, brings […]

Ofole Kehinde Promise, a graduate of Library and Information Science from the University of Ibadan (UI) and holder of a Master’s degree in Project Management from Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom, has been selected as one of the outstanding female innovators in the Bruntwood SciTech programme, an initiative designed to support high-potential ventures in science […]

The Kogi East Political and Good Governance Group (KEPGGG) has endorsed Okutepa Usman Danladi for the Kogi East senatorial seat in the 2027 election. The post Group endorses Okutepa Danladi for Kogi East Senate seat appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Vice Chancellor of Westland University, Iwo, Professor Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe, has said that raising standards in counselling is the key to safeguarding the profession from mediocrity and dilution in an AI-driven era marked by knowledge commodification and commercialisation. Professor Okwilagwe spoke while delivering the lead paper at the Oyo State Counselling Association of Nigeria […]

April 16, (THEWILL) — Arsenal are into the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a goalless stalemate with Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday completed a 1-0 aggregate victory. Kai Havertz’s late effort in the opening leg proved decisive, and Arsenal will now face Atletico Madrid in the last four. Mikel Arteta’s side offered […] The post Arsenal Reach UCL Semi-Finals With 1-0 Aggregate Win Over Sporting CP appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

April 15, (THEWILL) — Paris Saint-Germain will meet Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after the German club defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in a chaotic second leg to prevail 6-4 on aggregate. The match descended into disorder within its opening minutes. Manuel Neuer played a loose pass directly to Arda Guler, who curled […] The post Bayern Beat Real Madrid 6-4 On Aggregate To Reach UCL Semi-Finals appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Martin Metieh A bat biologist, Dr Benneth Obitte, has raised concerns over the declining population of bats in Nigeria, warning that the trend could have serious implications for the country’s food security. Dr Obitte noted that Nigeria may be losing one of its most underappreciated environmental allies due to superstition and neglect. He made […]

By LAWAL MAMMAN In every rigid bureaucratic organisation, there are two kinds of people. The first learns to live with the system’s irregularities regardless of consequence. They file every report, attend every required meeting, and quietly accept that this is simply how things are. The second encounters the same flaws, feels the same frustration, yet refuses […] The post FRSC reforms and the fight against tanker explosions appeared first on Vanguard News.

Many major cities in Nigeria are today suffocating beneath the weight of their growth. With a population that is swelling every day,  cities like Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt and Abuja are now confronted by major  housing deficits  — a situation that ought to spur every tier of government into urgent, coordinated action. This is no […] The post Confronting the nation’s housing crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.

By BEKS DAGOGO-JACK In 2010 former President Goodluck Jonathan, instead of making himself the Minister of the most juicy Ministry of Petroleum, just as all others before and after him  did, rather chose to be the Minister of Power, knowing all the challenges waiting for him there. He chose to take full ownership. This is what […] The post The Nigerian power sector reform journey and the Jonathan legacy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hardly anyone should shed tears for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Both parties are guilty of what lawyers call contributory negligence, being part-architects of their own misfortune. Their internal contradictions, genetic predispositions and inherent inability to cohere are simply being exploited by their ruthless enemy, the ruling All Progressives Congress, […] The post 2027: INEC, the judiciary can cripple Nigeria’s wobbly democracy, by Olu Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Three months ago, a brilliant software engineer lost a promotion he’d been working toward for two years. His technical skills were exceptional. His project portfolio was impressive. But when he stood before the executive team to pitch his vision for a new product line, he began with a tangent about his university research, jumped to customer […] The post Apply Structured Reasoning to Your Speaking and Writing, by Ruth Oji appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday urged Nigerian media organisations to resist narratives capable of portraying the country as being on the brink of collapse, insisting that Nigeria is not at war with itself but with enemies determined to undermine national peace and progress. The post Nigeria not at war with itself but enemies— Information Minister, Idris appeared first on Vanguard News.

Seven days from today, Thursday, April 23, to be precise, Nigerians who value the role of intellection in national development will gather, once again, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, for the 2026 edition of TheNiche Lecture. This will be the fifth in the series and typically, it promises to be another harvest of […] The post Giving back to society, TheNiche way, by Ikechukwu Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.

•6 soldiers, woman killed in fresh Boko Haram attack on military formation in Borno•US lawmaker, others asks Tinubu to rejig defence architecture over Jos killingsBy Omeiza Ajayi & Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, declared yesterday that Nigeria’s worsening security situation has escalated to what it described as a “state of war,” urging the […] The post Insecurity has reached ‘state of war’ — ACF appeared first on Vanguard News.