Nigerian sprint hurdles sensation, Tobi Amusan, continued her impressive return to form on Sunday, storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco. The African and world record holder delivered a dominant performance, crossing the finish line in 12.28 seconds. This effort equalled her season’s best and established a […]

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged members of the public to disregard results circulating on social media regarding its nationwide primary elections held on May 28 and 29, 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq., the NDC said the official results of the primaries remain […] NDC dismisses social media primary results, insists only NEC can announce 

Nigeria’s U17 women national team, the Flamingos, have progressed to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers following a commanding two-legged display against Guinea. After a dominant 5–0 victory in the first leg in Abidjan, the Flamingos completed the job in emphatic fashion with a 6–0 win in […]

The Lagos State Government has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, even as it moved to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, into Nigeria following renewed outbreaks in parts of East and Central Africa. The post Fresh Ebola threat: Lagos tightens MMIA surveillance to block imported cases appeared first on Vanguard News.

British-Nigerian rapper, David Omoregie, popularly known as Dave, and Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, have been named in Spotify’s 2026 Songs of Summer predictions. The global editorial team of the music streaming platform selected their hit collaboration, Raindance (feat. Tems), as a potential major summer hit based on worldwide streaming data and […]

The Labour Party in Taraba State has adopted businessman and governorship aspirant, Nathan Sanda Jnr, as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Sanda emerged as the party’s flagbearer during a primary election held in Jalingo, where several aspirants for various elective positions were also returned through consensus arrangements. Speaking at the event, chairman […]

A former  governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Alhaji Saidu Ugohoh, has expressed confidence that the pathway to winning the 2027 general election has begun with the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s candidate. The Santuraki of Ebiraland and United States (US)-based businessman in […]

The race for the 2027 Benue State governorship seat has gone tougher as Dr Raymond Edoh emerges as the preferred aspirant of Zone C under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following a decisive elders’ committee selection. The committee returned an 11–1 verdict in favour of Edoh, after assessing capacity, manifesto strength, experience, public acceptance and […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State as part of immediate measures to strengthen security following recent attacks in the state. The initiative, which will be implemented in collaboration with the Oyo State Government, is aimed at improving surveillance and response capacity in forested and vulnerable communities. […]

“The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters,” CENTCOM said in a statement.

Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has has decried the delay in the execution of the Renewed Hope Cities housing project in Katsina State. He threatened that contractors who failed to meet contractual obligations may face sanctions. Speaking during an inspection of the project site, Darma criticized some contractors for failing to […]

“The Office of International Religious Freedom announces an open competition for organisations interested in submitting applications for projects that improve documentation and reporting efforts on religious freedom abuses in Nigeria, for accountability, advocacy, and memorialisation,” the notice stated.

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has expressed shock over the sudden death of veteran journalist and media icon, Chief Ben Adaji, describing his passing as a great loss to his family, the journalism profession, and the state at large.Adaji, who before his death was the Taraba state correspondent of Ajazira newspaper died on Saturday […] He was not just journalist but hero of democracy – Kefas laments Adaji’s death 

A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, Barr. Marcillinus Nlemigbo, has expressed optimism that no amount of re-alignment by the opposition political parties would stop the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. He stressed that APC has a strong hold all over the federation and would be difficult, if not impossible, […]

The Jigawa State government has described the $2 billion investment deal signed with Chinese firm, Hengtai Industrial Trading Company, as a game changer that will boost the state’s economic opportunities. The state commissioner for Environment, Dr Nura Ibrahim Kazaure, stated this when he briefed newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting. […]

Erosion has cut-off Oji–Awgu Federal Highway, halting vehicular movement on the critical road corridor linking many  communities in Oji River and Awgu local government area of Enugu State. The downpour started on Friday night which led to the highway being cut off on Saturday morning. Leading leaders of the two local government areas on inspection […]

Recent data show that about 90 per cent of the movement of people and goods across Nigeria is handled by road transport. This overdependence on roads partly explains why the country records approximately 42,000 road deaths annually – a fatality rate of 21 per 100,000 inhabitants, far exceeding the global average and nearly four times […]

The Middle-Belt Tigers have been crowned champions of the inaugural Nigeria Super League after a thrilling victory over Southern Sharks. Read about the exc Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-belt-tigers-win-inaugural-nigeria-super-league/

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with development partners, has validated the Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation for Nigeria (NGPAST). This was part of efforts to deepen gender inclusion and strengthen food security across the country. The policy unveiled in Abuja is expected to drive reforms to make […]

As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, appears to be consolidating its position across Taraba state, while the National Democratic Congress, NDC, is grappling with internal challenges that threaten its prospects in the state. Political observers noted that ADC’s growing popularity is largely driven by the […] 2027: ADC strengthens hold in Taraba amid NDC internal crisis

The Lagos State Government has raised concerns about Nigeria’s deepening housing crisis, warning that the country’s housing deficit could reach nearly 28 million units in the coming years if urgent interventions are not sustained. The State Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, raised the alarm, stating that findings by the National Housing Data Technical Committee, inaugurated […]

Nigeria’s electricity sector reforms under the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reflect governance innovation in Africa’s largest economy. Market liberalisation has introduced competitive generation, independent transmission operations, and performance-based distribution regulation, reshaping a once-centralised power system. Across Africa, energy transition outcomes are increasingly linked to governance quality rather than resource endowment. Despite abundant renewable potential, […]

Mohammed Indimi, Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR), born on 12 August 1947 in Maiduguri, Borno State, stands as one of Nigeria’s most enduring symbols of indigenous enterprise, resilience, and understated influence. A businessman, philanthropist, and industrial pioneer, he is best known as the founder and chairman of Oriental Energy Resources, a privately held upstream […]

Senator Ned Nwoko has urged the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to protect what he described as the mandate freely given to him by party members in the Delta North Senatorial District, insisting that he defeated former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, in 97 of the 98 wards during the party’s senatorial primary election. The post I defeated Okowa in 97 Wards, Nwoko tells APC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Founder and Chairperson of Hadiza Aliyu’s Foundation (HAF), Hadiza Aliyu Muhammed, has strongly condemned the abduction of 46 schoolchildren and their teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, urging the Federal Government to take immediate action to secure their safe release. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, Hadiza Aliyu […]

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening security situation in the country, urging the Federal Government to take full responsibility for protecting lives and property. The post ‘Resign if you can’t secure Nigerians,’ Ajadi tells Tinubu over rising insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed five terrorists, rescued thirty-one kidnapped victims, and dismantled several terrorist camps in a series of coordinated operations across Zamfara and Katsina States. The successes were confirmed in a press statement signed by the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army / Sector 2 […]

Nigeria’s food production outlook for the 2026 farming season is facing significant threats from rising input costs, insecurity, climate change and limited access to finance for farmers. The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has warned that the combination of economic and security pressures could undermine efforts to boost agricultural productivity and food security nationwide. […]

By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah, Tarkaa David, Abuja,  Adebayo Waheed For Mrs Funmilayo Ojo, each passing hour adds to her pains and worries. For the first time since the abduction in Oyo State, her voice was heard by the authorities. Standing among worried relatives at Ahoro-Esiele community in Oriire local government area of Oyo State, the elderly […]

Nigeria’s capital market has recorded one of its strongest growth phases in recent history, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) adding more than N130 trillion in market value during the first three years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The performance, which analysts say has been driven by reforms aimed at stabilising the economy and restoring […]

Abuja-The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, UAE, to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, has said non-oil trade between Nigeria and the UAE increased to $5 billion in 2025. The post Nigeria, UAE’s non-oil trade hit $5bn in 2025 — Envoy appeared first on Vanguard News.

As political parties begin positioning ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Abia State, early political calculations appear to favour incumbent governor, Alex Otti. The post Abia 2027: Hurdles before Otti’s challengers, chances and odds appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated N10 million to support healthcare services at Ehime General Hospital, in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. The post Obi donates N10m to Imo hospital appeared first on Vanguard News.

The fallout from the state council elections, in which the national leadership of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has been accused of attempting to impose preferred candidates on some state councils, has taken a new twist. The post TUC boils as NEC sacks state councils appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has said Teheran would not accept any agreement ending its conflict with the US unless there was certainty that the Iranian people’s rights were secured, Reuters reported, citing state media. The post M-East war: Iran says US not trustworthy appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE, Dele Oye, has criticised the Federal Government’s celebration of recent energy sector reforms, insisting that while official figures appear impressive, they do not reflect the economic hardship faced by ordinary Nigerians, who continue to grapple with high fuel costs, unreliable electricity, and rising production expenses. The post Energy reforms: Oye slams govt’s celebration despite NNPC’s N30trn debt appeared first on Vanguard News.