As part of the activities to mark the 2026 2026 National Police Day celebration, the The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has organised a free medical outreach and sanitation in Abuja. The free medical outreach which occurred on Monday, is aimed at providing essential healthcare services to residents, particularly vulnerable groups. The commissioner of […]

The stage is set for Nigeria’s international friendly with Jordan. The friendly will take place on Tuesday evening in Antalya, Turkey, at 6.30 pm, Nigerian time. Nigeria heads to the game following a 2-1 victory against Iran in their last friendly encounter on Friday, while Jordan drew 2-2 with Costa Rica. Both teams have met […] Depleted Super Eagles look to spoil Jordan’s World Cup prep in Turkey friendly

Former AC Milan manager Fabio Capello has disclosed that Italy must do everything possible to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Italy, a four-time world champion, failed to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, marking a historic decline. Following their 2006 title, the Azzurri fell in the group stages in 2010 and […]

Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will start the friendly against Zambia on Tuesday night at La Bombonera. “Yes, I think he’ll start from the beginning tomorrow [against Zambia],” Scaloni said. Messi is expected to earn his first start of the March international window with Argentina, after being used as a […]

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has issued a strongly worded call to the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, demanding immediate and decisive action following the killing of innocent Christian worshippers in Angwan Rukuba on Good Friday. The attack, which occurred on March 27, 2026, has sparked nationwide outrage, with reports indicating that more […]

Udinese technical director, Gökhan Inler, has hailed the progress of Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, pointing out that the shot-stopper has made notable advancements in various facets of his game. Inler underscored Okoye’s increasing confidence and his reinstatement to the Nigeria national football team as indicators of his consistent development. Okoye faced a challenging beginning […] Serie A: ‘He even went to national team’ – Udinese speak on Maduka Okoye’s performance

Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, says the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, is a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, not because of hierarchy but a moving force of his faction. Amadi stated this on Monday during a live appearance in an interview on […] Why Wike is leader of PDP faction – Sam Amadi

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Sunday received another batch of 522 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Niamey, Niger Republic, as part of ongoing voluntary return efforts by the Federal Government. The returnees, conveyed in 12 buses, arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport at about 5:10 p.m., where they were received and profiled […]

The Ghana Football Association, GFA, has sacked head coach, Otto Addo just three months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, plunging the Black Stars into uncertainty at a critical juncture of their preparations. The decision, confirmed in a statement issued in the early hours of Tuesday, came hours after Ghana’s friendly 2-1 defeat to Germany […] Ghana sacks Black Stars coach, Otto Addo after back-to-back defeats

A Professor of Communications at Baze University, Abuja, Abiodun Adeniyi, says the plan of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to use the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to destroy the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is already working. Prof Adeniyi made the statement on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’. […] 2027: APC’s plan to use Wike to destroy PDP already working – Don

Former Nigeria international, Victor Ikpeba has named Liverpool legend, Mohamed Salah as the greatest African player to have played in the English Premier League. Last week, Liverpool announced that Salah will conclude his illustrious career with the club at the end of this season. Salah, who has scored 255 goals in 435 appearances for the […] Victor Ikpeba names greatest African player to have played in Premier League

Persons with disabilities, PWDs, have called on federal and state governments to reserve legislative seats for them, stressing that inclusive governance is key to addressing their daily challenges. The post Give us seats in govt, Disability community tells FG, states appeared first on Vanguard News.

Olatunde said the returnees arrived at about 8:27 p.m. aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight as part of the Assisted Voluntary Return programme...

There are still six slots up for grabs for the 2026 World Cup. They will be determined on Tuesday in the European and intercontinental playoffs. This is comprised of four European teams and the winners of the two intercontinental playoff finals. Kosovo will host Türkiye attempting to reach their first World Cup, and Italy must […] 2026 World Cup: Final six spots to be confirmed on Tuesday

A former Kano State governorship candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has left the All Progressives Congress, APC. This was confirmed by former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, via his X account on Monday night. Ahmad bemoaned Gawuna’s exit and claimed it wasn’t a good development. He wrote: “Unfortunately, we have lost the former Kano State gubernatorial […] ‘This is not good’ – Bashir Ahmad confirms Gawuna has dumped APC

Former Super Eagles star, Victor Ikpeba, has named the greatest player to have ever donned the Nigerian jersey. According to Ikpeba, former captain, Christian Chukwu, who passed away in April 2025, and most notably remembered for leading Nigeria to their inaugural Africa Cup of Nations victory in 1980, is the greatest. DAILY POST reports that […] Super Eagles: Victor Ikpeba names greatest player to have ever played for Nigeria

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tuggar, a member of the All Progressives Congress, reportedly submitted his resignation letter on Monday, barely 24 hours before the […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Tuesday morning

Six men have appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, over alleged deprivation of liberty. They were Akeem Rashid, Lukman Adedosu, Taofeek Adeshina, Kolade Onifade, Lateef Jongbo and Bankole Abdulfatai. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are facing charges of conspiracy, breach of peace and deprivation of liberty. According to the […]

His admirers and genuine lovers of democracy see Barrister Mike Igini as one among a few Nigerians who can end the country’s search for credible elections at all levels. But the powers to be, especially corrupt politicians and their rigging agents, dread and hate him. His antecedents in Edo and Akwa Ibom States, where he […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that Nigeria may have made costly strategic errors during a critical transition in global shipping, saying such missteps contributed to the collapse of its national carrier. Jonathan made the remark on Monday while speaking at the 1st International Deep Seaport Forum organised by Maritime Media Limited in Lagos. He […]

For the Nigerian Army, March 2026 was a test of courage and resilience. One moment, troops celebrated Eid-el-Fitr with residents of Ngoshe, Borno State, after securing a Forward Operating Base. The next, they retrieved fallen comrades from Goniri, Yobe State, and Malam Fatori, Borno State, standing firm against relentless attacks. The post Frontline resilience: Troops repel attacks, secure key areas appeared first on Vanguard News.

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to poverty reduction and social inclusion through the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer Programme (HoPE-CT), describing it as one of the most ambitious and impactful social intervention initiatives in Nigeria. Speaking at the HoPE-CT Implementation Briefing yesterday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed […]

A forum within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed support for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, praising his handling of the party’s internal crisis. The group, under the aegis of the PDP Aspirants Forum, made its position known on Monday during a world press conference in Abuja, where it described […]

Niger state has launched an Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (SAP-WPS), organised by the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN). The Executive Director, Rule of Law and Empowerment of the Initiative, Mrs Kemi Okenyodo, said the move was to ensure justice and to […]

National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas, has said the party would resist any attempt to steer the country toward a one-party system, stating that the NDC was poised to change the dynamics of Nigerian politics. The post NDC vows to resist one-party system appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian government, through the Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT, Limited, has announced that Nigeria is rapidly advancing in its involvement in the global space economy. Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen conveyed this information during the Second Nigerian Satellite Week. This event brought together industry leaders and government institutions in the nation’s capital, which, according to the […] Nigeria has taken front role in satellite economy – Nigerian govt

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has nominated the Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, Azu Ishiekwene, for the 2026 Media Leadership Excellence Award. The Award is to honour journalists who have distinguished themselves through excellence, integrity, and commitment to the highest standards of the profession. In a nomination letter signed by […]

|  28 people, including pregnant woman, killed  |  Mutfwang vows justice for victims | Bandits kill 15 wedding guests, abduct 25 in Kaduna  |  Stamp out terrorism now, ACF tells Tinubu BY ACHOR ABIMAJE, AZA MSUE, NONYE EKWENUGO An eyewitness of the deadly attack that claimed 28 lives, including a pregnant woman, in Agwan Rukuba […]

Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has reacted to the ongoing tension between Nollywood actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, advising fans to remain neutral amid the controversy. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Bobrisky cautioned the public against taking sides, stressing that outsiders may not be aware of what actually transpired behind the scenes. “I [...]

Nollywood actor Zubby Michael has reacted to the recent deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, a community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Taking to his Instagram page, the actor advised Christians living in the area to consider relocating for their safety, warning against the risk of further attacks. ”Christians should leave Jos,” [...]

The Federal Government has been urged to set deliberate goals for national development even as the country begins a countdown to another round of general elections in 2027. The post Expert tasks FG on set goals for national devt appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu’s ardent critic and former Presidential Aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. SKC Ogbonnia, has been around and in the news for a while. Ogbonnia recently resigned from the ruling party APC and not long after he joined the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) in a grand fashion in his ward at […] The post Uncertainty as SKC Ogbonnia rattles APC, ADC in Enugu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, hosted residents, distributing 20,000 food packs and a personalised letter to celebrate the 74th birthday of President Bola Tinubu. The post Tinubu at 74: Sanwo-Olu distributes 20,000 food packs to residents appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has called on the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, to take immediate and decisive action following the March 27 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, which claimed over 30 lives, mostly Christian worshippers. The post Jos Attack: Senator Natasha demands action from Defence Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, took a new twist yesterday as the Federal High Court in Abuja barred the Kabiru Turaki-led faction from accessing the party’s national secretariat. The post PDP crisis: Court bars Turaki-led faction from national secretariat appeared first on Vanguard News.

National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies, NANTA, Monday, lamented the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, saying its members have lost between 30 and 40 per cent in ticket sales owing to disruptions in travel demand. The post M/EAST CRISIS: Travel agents lament as sales plunge 40% appeared first on Vanguard News.