It was a celebration of the Gelede Masquerade culture yet again at the palace of Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe, as the monarch of the Lagos Mainland Kingdom, Oba Owolabi Adesina Adeniyi The post Onisabe presents Gelede mask-head to Onikan Museum appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Glory Nneka Ukwenga, founder, Africana League, a youth network that connects Africans on the cause of governance and development, and Executive Director, Nigeria House of Commons, a political reality show, The post ‘Women should stop playing second fiddle in leadership’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the collation of results from local government councils, hours after the conduct of the Anambra governorship election. The post INEC begins collation of results in Anambra Governorship poll appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the collation of results from local government councils, hours after the conduct of the Anambra governorship election. The post INEC begins collattion of results in Anambra Governorship poll appeared first on Vanguard News.

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred global attention with his recent comments threatening possible military intervention in Nigeria over what he described as the “mass killings of Christians by Islamist The post Genocide claim: Clerics urge courage, justice, divine intervention appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

National President of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Elder Dr Israel Akinadewo, speaks with Online Editor Sunday Oguntola on the centenary celebration of the Cherubim and Seraphim churches The post ‘C&S churches will continue to wax stronger at 100’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nowadays, the nights are longer and the days are shorter. Beneath the Katampe hills, the city below still yawns awake, its skyline wrapped in foggy mist, but up on the trail, laughter and footsteps blend with the hum of dawn. Dozens of hikers, including men, women, teenagers, and even children as young as five, are […]

The Kingdom Achievers Awards (KAA), Africa’s premier Christian recognition platform celebrating excellence across creative industries, has announced a strategic partnership with OAPay, the award-winning Africa-first fintech app, ahead of its The post OAPay partners Kingdom Achievers Awards appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles head to Morocco for this year’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations with belief hardened by the pain of last time. The Saudi The post WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG: Victor Boniface is Super Eagles’ clown appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre jumped and ran through and across the MKO Stadium in Abeokuta after scoring Super Falcons lone goal and his very first for Nigeria. She jumped The post ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE: Saudi life is like a peace bubble appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke, and Chidozie Awaziem, while suspended Semi Ajayi is also listed for next week’s CAF 2026 World Cup Playoffs The post Chelle recalls Okoye, Ejuke, for World Cup playoffs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has issued a stern warning to Nigeria ahead of their upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff, insisting that the notion of ‘the strongest always win’ The post Gabon can upset Super Eagles, Mouyouma warns appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Atalanta coach Ivan Juric has confirmed that his issue with Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been resolved ahead of their Serie A clash against Sassuolo. Speaking during his pre-match press The post Ademola, Juric resolve rift ahead of Atalanta v Sassuolo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

I still remember my first proper cultural awakening. I was 12 years old, sitting in my grandmother’s parlour in Enugu, when my uncle brought home a friend from Kano. The man wore the most beautiful flowing agbada I’d ever seen, The post Why is Nigeria Culturally Diverse? appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Brian Brobbey scored a dramatic late equaliser as Arsenal conceded their first goals since September and had to settle for a point against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The The post Sunderland dramatically end Arsenal’s winning run appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Matthijs de Ligt scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time to earn Manchester United a point in a Premier League thriller at Tottenham. In an astonishing climax to a game The post De Ligt scores late equaliser as Man Utd hold Spurs in thriller appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The second edition of the Capital City Race Ikeja will hold on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with organisers expecting another impressive turnout following last year’s successful maiden event. The 10km The post 2nd Capital City race holds Nov 22 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Abuja, November 9, 2025 – The 2nd edition of the 10th Senate President’s U-18 Unity Football Tournament kicks off tomorrow, November 10, 2025, at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, with The post Ningi to open Senate President’s U-18 Unity Football Tourney appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru “They’re killing record numbers of Christians in Nigeria. They’re killing Christians in very large numbers. I will not allow that to continue.” Those were the words of the United States (US) President Donald Trump to then-President Muhammadu Buhari, now late, when he met with Trump amidst the increasing wave of insecurity in […] The post ‘Why are you killing Christians in Nigeria?’ What angry Trump told Buhari in 2018 about genocide appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue has remained the epicentre of armed herdsmen attacks in the country, with almost daily incursions recorded in close to 20 out of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) that make up the state. In the last one week alone, the state has recorded seven attacks and six deaths, while several […] The post Tackling Trump Threat: Who is afraid of Trump? Only sponsors of terrorism — Archbishop Orkwar appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lecture delivered under the joint auspices of the Geographical Society and the Federalist Society of Nigeria at the University of Ibadan on 16th May, 1970 I want to assure you that the Federal Military Government accepts the right of the people and of your Association and its members to be consulted, before any important measure […]

By Dayo Johnson Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of African Action Congress, AAC, Mr Omoyele Sowore, has declared that equality, fairness and justice are panacea for national unitySowore said the country cannot continue to pretend to be one nation while some citizens are treated as second-class. Speaking in Akure, the Ondo State capital, […] The post Sowore faults continued detention of Kanu appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu, former head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former President Goodluck Jonathan, among others, are expected to attend the public presentation of a book on Obong Victor Attah, former governor of Akwa Ibom State. The book is written by Dr. Dele Sobowale, Vanguard columnist. Titled: ‘Attah: Architect […] The post Tinubu, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Gowon, others expected to attend launch of book on Obong Attah appeared first on Vanguard News.

…as Ekiti Council of Elders holds Joel Babatola’s Maiden Lecture By Rotimi Ojomoyela and Oluwatunmise Omotola Former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, has said the welfarist agenda implemented by the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo in the Western Region in the 20th century can be replicated nationwide by President Bola Tinubu through his Renewed […] The post Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda mirrors Awolowo’s welfarist vision — Bisi Akande appeared first on Vanguard News.

Greek philosopher, Socrates, may be the most famous Western figure of his time to have swallowed the poisonous plant’s juice called hemlock. But, Africa, too had its. As he was sentenced to death in 399 BCE, Socrates was forced to drink this poisonous plant secretion which causes muscular paralysis, leading to respiratory failure. As he […]

“O deity, save me if you can; if not, just leave me as you met me”, Teacher Abel soliloquised when he learnt of President Trump’s threat to invade Nigeria to rid the country of Islamist terrorists. Abel is of southwest extraction. He used to teach in a primary school in Northern Nigeria. He had fled […]

The federal government has secured a financial boost from Germany to advance its energy transition agenda, with a combined funding commitment of €21 million to strengthen renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and private sector participation. The announcement was made during the Working Group on Power, Energy and Climate meeting held on November 3, 2025, in […]

The commencement of the collation exercise began hours after a largely peaceful conduct of the election in the South-Eastern state. The post INEC Starts Collation Of Results In Anambra Gov Poll appeared first on Channels Television.

The managing director of Chemical and Allied Products Plc, Bolarin Okunowo, has urged African designers, architects, and builders to embrace innovative, sustainable materials that balance aesthetics with environmental responsibility. Okunowo made the call during Design Week Lagos 2025, Africa’s leading design and innovation showcase. Delivering a keynote presentation titled ‘Colour, Materials & Innovation in Our Built Environment’, […]

BAT Nigeria has called for stronger public‑private partnerships to unlock clean‑energy investments and drive Africa’s inclusive energy transition. The Company emphasised the critical role of the private sector in driving climate action and economic resilience across the continent. Delivering a keynote address at the 2025 edition of the Private Sector ESG Forum, themed ‘Energy Security […]

S&P Insights has revealed that Dangote Refinery’s petrol price is still lower than imports, which has given it an advantage in Nigeria’s deregulated market.

Marketing communications expert, Anietie Udoh, has called on Nigerian communications professionals to evolve from tactical operators to strategic leaders if they intend to remain relevant and globally competitive in today’s fast-changing creative economy. Udoh, the divisional director, Marketing, at Marketing Edge Publications, said Nigeria’s communications and advertising industry, valued at about $725 million in 2023, […]

Regulators in the insurance and pension sectors, under the auspices of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), have compelled insurance companies and their vendors to fully comply with Nigeria’s pension and insurance laws. The new directive, contained in a Joint Circular signed by the director of the Surveillance Department at […]

Nigeria’s equities market closed the week ending November 7 with a N2.8 trillion decline in market capitalisation. Still, market analysts are optimistic, characterising the downturn as a healthy correction that presents attractive entry points for long-term investors seeking value. The pullback followed recent remarks from US President Donald Trump, who threatened military action against Nigeria, […]

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, has bagged a professional doctorate in leadership (Energy Law) from the International Business School of Scandinavia. Engineer Komolafe was also honoured with the Global Sustainable Leadership Award at the Global Sustainable Education and Leadership (G-SEL) Conference 2025, held at the […]

Nigerdock and Starz shipyards are among the 27 shipyards released by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as part of a list of 27 newly registered and accredited shipyards across the country. According to the press statement by the deputy director, Public Relations, Osagie Edward, the accreditation of the shipyards was is in […]