Tension has escalated in the Middle East after the US launched fresh strikes on Iran, prompting a swift retaliatory response from Tehran amid growing concerns.

Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has unveiled four million-strong grassroots mobilisation groups for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The governor declared that President Tinubu’s performance justifies a second term in office, as preparations gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. Uzodimma made the […]

Former Real Madrid star, James Rodriguez, has backed Bayern Munich winger, Luis Diaz to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Rodriguez believes his fellow Colombian teammate Diaz can win the individual prize if his country reaches the final of the 2026 World Cup this summer. He also insisted that the former Liverpool man is currently […] Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He’s top five currently’ – James Rodriguez names player to win award

The Labour Party candidate for the June 20 Nasarawa North Senatorial District bye-election, Labaran Maku, has raised concerns over what he described as an alleged plan to compromise the electoral process in parts of the district. Speaking during a press conference in Akpata, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area, on Wednesday, the former Minister of Information […] Nasarawa North bye-election: Maku alleges plot to manipulate result, names nine vulnerable wards

By Martha Godwin Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have been mandated to implement fresh technical, commercial and reporting obligations following the introduction of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) Net Billing Regulations 2026. The regulation is designed to deepen renewable energy integration and allow electricity consumers with solar power systems and other renewable energy installations […] The post NERC gives DisCos fresh technical, commercial, reporting obligations appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Wednesday called on governments in the North-West to adopt a long-term social policy investment framework with protected funding for education, healthcare, social protection and child development programmes to tackle the region’s deepening poverty crisis. Speaking at the second day of the North-West Policy Dialogue on Reducing Multidimensional […]

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has applauded the partnership between the Kukah Centre and the ProFuturo Foundation in support of quality digital education, especially in vulnerable communities across the country. He said the foundation’s initiative for digital education aligns with the nation’s quest for skills education through the National Council on Skills and the […]

High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo has called on the Independent  National Electoral Commission, (lNEC) to do the right thing over delineation of wards in the Warri federal constituency. The call was made by Tompolo in a personally signed press statement, calling for calm and a peaceful resolution of the delineation of the wards The […]

By Efe Onodjae The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has attributed the resurgence of traffic congestion and operational hiccups along the Apapa port corridor to disruptions in the global supply chain triggered by the ongoing Middle East crisis. The Council’s position comes amid growing concerns by stakeholders over the return of gridlock on the Mile 2-Apapa Expressway, […] The post APAPA: Middle East crisis responsible for resurgence of traffic gridlock —NSC appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 35-year-old woman, identified as Osasere, has been arrested by the police after allegedly throwing her five-year-old son into the River Ovia in the Ovia North-East local government area of Edo State, following the advice of a seer who reportedly described the child as a “python spirit”. The incident, which has sparked outrage among residents, […]

The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) on Wednesday restated its opposition to the Federal Ministry of Education’s proposed Textbook Ranking Policy, saying the policy is not only obnoxious but retrogressive. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, NPA President, Lukman Dauda, warned that the initiative could trigger book shortages, undermine competition, increase costs for publishers and raise constitutional […]

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has accepted his appointment as Chairman of the National Campaign Council for the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor following the inauguration of the council by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda. According […] Ekiti Guber: Uba Sani accepts key APC role, vows landslide victory for Oyebanji

Galatasaray have reportedly rejected a bid worth €120 million for their top striker, Victor Osimhen. ​According to Forza Cimbom, the bid came from Atletico Madrid, and it is understood that the Spanish LaLiga side are pursuing the Nigerian as a primary target this summer. The Los Rojiblancos may lose their top two strikers, Alexander Sørloth […] Turkey: Galatasaray take decision on Atletico Madrid’s €120m bid for Osimhen

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has unveiled Rev360, its next-generation digital tax administration platform designed to deliver a more integrated, intelligent, and taxpayer-centric tax administration experience, which will also identify tax evaders. Speaking at the event in Abuja, yesterday, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, described […] The post NRS launches Rev360 to ease tax compliance, identify evaders appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a woman identified simply as Joy for allegedly abducting two infants and presenting them for dedication in church as replacements for her deceased twin babies. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the incident in a video posted on Facebook, describing it as one of the […]

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reacted following his side’s international friendly 2-1 win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday. Ronaldo featured as Portugal defeated Nigeria at the Estadio Dr Magalhaes Pessoa in Leiria. Pedro Neto gave the hosts the lead in the 23rd minute of the encounter before Akor Adams equalized for Eric Chelle’s […] Portugal vs Nigeria: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after 2-1 win over Super Eagles

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has named France as his top favourite to win the World Cup this year. He said that France have a strong team, adding that they reached the final of the last two editions of the World Cup. Henry also named England, Spain, Argentina and Portugal as four other promising candidates to […] World Cup 2026: ‘They’re strong’ – Thierry Henry names favourite to win trophy, four contenders

By Rosemary Iwunze Shareholders of AIICO Insurance Plc has given the company approval to pay dividend of 12 kobo per share, amounting to N4.4 billion. At the company’s annual general meeting in Lagos, the company also appointed  three professionals to the Board as Non-Executive Directors: which are Tunde Mabawonku, as a Non-Executive Director, bringing over two […] The post AIICO declares N4.4bn dividend, appouints non-executive directors appeared first on Vanguard News.

At a time when most Nigerian leaders are increasingly becoming self-centred, Nasiru Haladu Danu is bearing the burden of the underprivileged. From business to politics, the outcomes of his engagements trickle down to the poor in the provision of food, educational support and community development. Consequently, he has become one of Northern Nigeria’s most influential […]

Vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, hosted a delegation of the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum at his Abuja residence. Kwankwaso disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday, saying the group pledged support for the proposed Peter Obi/Kwankwaso ticket under the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general […] 2027: Kwankwaso hosts Igbo elders [Photos]

Today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition begins.  The 23rd edition of the planet’s most-watched sporting event, held every four years, like other editions before it, is by any measure the most ambitious and glamorous yet. For the first time in the tournament’s near-century history, 48 nations will contest football’s grandest prize, up from the […]

•Lauds  Lagos on  industrial, digital transformation By Emeka Anaeto The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),  Wamkele Mene, has disclosed that the continental trade bloc is on course to achieve an annual intra-African trade volume of $250 billion in the current year, up from $220 billion recorded in 2025. This is even as […] The post AfCFTA targets $250bn intra-African trade appeared first on Vanguard News.

Combined team of security forces have uncovered a clandestine arms hideout concealed within a zinc structure disguised as a piggery belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Enugu State. A statement by the acting deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian Arm […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The House of Representatives has said that it will vote on the constitutional amendment to allow for the creation of state and local police in the country as part of measure to address rising insecurity in the country. Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the House Committee […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning

Gospel worship minister and recording artiste Kingsley Owoicho-Oche Innocent, popularly known as Kaestrings, is set to release his debut album ‘Rahama’ this Friday, June 12, at 12:00 AM West Africa Time. The 13-track project, whose title means ‘Mercy’ in Hausa, will be available on all major digital streaming platforms worldwide. Industry observers have already described […]

•12% of 92m workers in the scheme By Roseamry Iwunze More young workers under the age of 30 years signed into the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, in the fourth quarter of 2025, Q4’25, as 44,837 contributors representing 39.03 per cent joined the scheme. This is as total Retirement Savings Accounts, RSAs, rose to 11,042,903 in Q4’25 […] The post Workers under 30yrs dominate pension scheme appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a National Security Emergency, warning that Nigeria is facing an unprecedented security crisis that threatens national stability, economic growth, and social cohesion. In a statement yesterday and signed by its spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the Forum expressed deep concern over […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, presented an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airlines as the proposed Nigeria Air shortly before the end of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The anti-graft commission stated this at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja yesterday […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, Thursday, 11th June, 2026, marking football’s grandest stage. This historic tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, features 48 teams spread across 12 groups labeled A through L, with 16 host cities staging 104 matches. The opening match kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico […] The post 2026 World Cup without Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

| Police: Attackers repelled, no hostage taken By Ibrahim Obansa, Lokoja, ABU NMODU, Minna; PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Suspected bandits on Wednesday launched a deadly attack on Iluke-Bunu Community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons in an attempt to abduct students writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination […]

Governors of the seven North-West states have resolved to re-enrol at least 781,200 out-of-school children in formal schools within the next six months as part of a coordinated regional strategy to tackle multidimensional poverty and improve child welfare across the zone. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a two-day […]

The director-general of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has said about 60 per cent of factories in Nigeria’s Northeast have ceased operations due to persistent insecurity. Speaking during a meeting with the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) in Lagos, Ajayi-Kadir blamed insurgency and banditry for disrupted supply chains, […]

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will this morning receive 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, following recent xenophobic attacks in the country. The post Xenophobia: 268 Nigerians arrive from South Africa today appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rod Stewart’s children include eight sons and daughters from five relationships. Learn their stories, careers, and how they connect to the rock legend.

The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,400 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,410 per dollar on Tuesday. The post Naira depreciates to N1,400/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

Almost a month after terrorists attacked three schools in Oyo State, abducting no fewer than 40 pupils, alongside teachers, they again struck at Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State yesterday, killing a vice principal and two others, as well as kidnapping three students who were about to write WAEC examination. The post Terrorists kill vice principal, 2 others in Kogi, Edo shuts schools appeared first on Vanguard News.