Three people were visible in the footage prior to the strike, and SOUTHCOM said it "immediately" notified the US Coast Guard to look for the one who survived. The post US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two in Pacific appeared first on Vanguard News.

•Abandoned FCT…wrecking Rivers State-–he has to go Two of Nigeria’s most consequential power centres today are the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State. One is the seat of national authority and the symbol of our collective future; the other is the country’s energy nerve centre. Stability, competence, and restraint are therefore non-negotiable in the governance [...]

A storm is brewing in Nigerian Football Federation as allegations of a concerted effort to maintain a “fatally defective governance structure” have been uncovered. Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) task force, Prince Harrison Jalla, in a statement released yesterday points fingers at various stakeholders, most notably the 37 State Football Association […]

Austin Eguavoen, the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has voiced his dismay regarding Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s decision to overlook players from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the recently concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In an interview with Footy Africa, Eguavoen highlighted the presence of […]

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has declared Arsenal to be the best team in the world at present. Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of City’s Premier League fixture against Wolves this weekend, Guardiola openly expressed his admiration for Mikel Arteta’s side. Despite the praise, the Spaniard acknowledged the significant challenge his team faces […]

An OAP has transitioned into adult entertainment. The former radio presenter and producer, now based in Lagos, spoke about her new job in a viral video interview.

Arsenal are reportedly facing a significant fitness worry regarding Kai Havertz, with his knee issue flaring up once more following his return from a prolonged absence. The Fox Sport report indicates that the German international’s knee, which sustained ligament damage against Manchester United earlier in the season, has become problematic again. Havertz, who hasn’t started […]

The National Institute of Sports (NIS) is set to open its South-South Zonal Office in Benin City, Edo State, following a courtesy visit by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Philip Shaibu, to Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission. Hon. Enabulele welcomed Shaibu, commending his significant contributions […]

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused Donald Trump on Friday of trying to create "a new UN" with his proposed "Board of Peace." The post Brazil’s Lula accuses Trump of seeking to forge ‘new UN’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso reaffirms his political ideals, urging supporters to mobilise for the 2027 elections while condemning recent defections from the NNPP.

The recent mass abductions of Christian worshippers in Kurmin Wali of Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State last Sunday are igniting outrage within and outside the country. Despite denials by both the Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Muhammad Rabiu, and the Kajuru council chairman, Dauda Madaki, news reports on the incident by the international […]

Jaywon’s journey is bigger than a hit song. From Egbe in Kogi State to shaping one of Nigeria’s most enduring New Year rituals, the singer, songwriter, and label executive has built a career defined by resilience, reinvention, and purpose. In this interview with Leadership Lifestyle EDITOR, ADEJOKE ALABI-HENRY, Jaywon speaks on sacrifice, independence, legacy, and […]

Three weeks ago, Peter Obi walked into Enugu with former governors. Serving senators, Regional power brokers. Political elders The post Today’s posers for ADC! appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to him, Nigeria stands at a critical turning point, with demography, climate stress, technology and geopolitics testing institutions and social resilience. The post Gambari warns of severe consequences if insecurity, exclusion persist appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 12-year-old boy has tragically died from his injuries following a Sydney shark attack while jumping into the water with friends in Vaucluse. Read More: https://punchng.com/12-year-old-australian-bitten-by-shark-dies/

The panelists said stronger collaboration between deposit money banks and fintech companies was essential to safeguard trust in the payments system and ensure the continued relevance of bank branches.

The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Friday, with investors recording a gain of N74 billion after losses in the previous session. Market capitalization on the Nigerian Exchange Limited rose by 0.07 percent to close at N105.959 trillion, up from N105.885 trillion at the prior close. Similarly, the All-Share Index appreciated by 114.81 points, or 0.07 […] Nigerian stock market rebounds as investors gain N74bn

The New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, has stated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State will face consequences for betraying the party. The governor quit the NNPP, on Friday, claiming it was in a bad situation that could not be fixed. He left the party together with some members of the House of Representatives […] 2027: ‘You’ll not escape judgment’ – NNPP paints gloomy picture of Gov Yusuf’s political future

Benue State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kehinde Dahunsi, has revealed that road crash fatalities across the state dropped significantly during the 2025 ember months, recording a 47.6 per cent decline. Dahunsi made this known on Friday while addressing journalists in Makurdi. He explained that the data emerged from the FRSC’s […] Benue: FRSC records 47.6% drop in road crash fatalities during ember months

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not remain in power indefinitely, stressing that political power in Nigeria remains contestable. El-Rufai made the statement while speaking at the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue, themed, “Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: What Is Working and What Is Not.” According to him, Nigeria’s democratic […] APC won’t rule forever, likely to go in 2027 – El-Rufai 

Biden meanwhile focused on China and Russia, saying they posed "more dangerous challenges to security and safety at home" than even the threat of terrorism. The post US military to prioritise homeland, curbing China, limit support for allies appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Controller of Works, Mr Muhammed Idris, said the project had progressed slowly previously but benefited from improved funding under the current administration.

Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them. The Arctic island, a Danish colony for three centuries, still has a complicated relationship with Denmark, which now rules it as an autonomous territory. Greenland’s main political parties all want independence, but Read More: https://punchng.com/greenland-denmark-set-aside-troubled-history-to-face-down-trump/

The official said the toxicology analysis is being conducted outside Nigeria due to the absence of local facilities capable of handling such tests. The post Lagos official gives timeframe for autopsy report on infant twins’ death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Thousands protest the US immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, sparked by the outrage over a five-year-old migrant boy’s detention by ICE agents. Read More: https://punchng.com/defiant-protests-over-us-immigration-crackdown-childs-detention/

Nico Antic was attacked last week while jumping into the water with friends from a six-metre (20-foot) rock in the eastern Sydney suburb of Vaucluse.

"Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and his team didn’t see this as a coincidence. They believed Mbu came with Patience from Abuja" The post Why I am thanking God — Rtd. DIG Mbu Joseph Mbu  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai asserts Nigeria’s political power is contestable, warning APC may not govern indefinitely, while accountability remains elusive.

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has warned that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity will remain unresolved unless the Almajiri system is decisively dismantled within the next five years, cautioning that continued neglect could destabilise not only Nigeria but the wider West African subregion. The post Almajiri system must end in five years or risk regional collapse — Group appeared first on Vanguard News.

Actress and producer Bolaji Ogunmola has been ranked third among the top 10 Nollywood producers of 2025, according to the Nigeria Box Office list.

The national leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has described the exit of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, as the end of an era and a major turning point in the party’s political history. The post Governor Yusuf’s exit marks ‘End of an Era’ — NNPP appeared first on Vanguard News.

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has been conferred with Honorary Citizenship of the State of Georgia, United States of America. The post Nnamdi Kanu conferred Honorary Georgia Citizenship, named goodwill ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.

Edo State Government and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state have renewed their verbal hostility over the former’s planned establishment of a State-owned Airline. DAILY POST reports that the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo had during a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo on […] Edo Govt, PDP renew hostility over Gov Okpebholo’s proposed airline

Chairman of the House Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee, Afam Ogene, has said that alteration in the gazetted copy of the new tax law resulted from executive rascality. Ogene made this affirmation on Friday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, over-zealousness of some officials on the […] New tax law alterations resulted from executive rascality – Reps member, Ogene

Street-hop singer, Portable has taken aim at Nigeria’s top music stars, accusing Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy of monopolising the industry and making it hard for younger artistes to rise.

A lawyer, Prof Yemi Akinseye-George, has applauded the sanctioning of erring judicial officers by the National Judicial Council, NJC. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Prof Akinseye-George said the action is fair, objective and commendable. He expressed hope that it could be sustained if members of the public and legal practitioners continue […] Sanctioning erring judicial officers fair, commendable – Akinseye-George