Iran’s foreign minister in a phone call with United Kingdom’s Yvette Cooper yesterday warned the UK that it viewed its choice to let the United States use British bases as “participation in aggression.” In his account of the call with the UK foreign secretary, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said he had also criticised the “negative and […]

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede has rejoiced with Muslims across the country on the celebration of the Eid-El-Fitri, charging them to continue to imbibe the values of discipline,  self-denial,  purity,  sacrifice and anti-corruption which the Ramadan season exemplified. EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said Olukoyede gave the charge in Abuja […]

The first lady of Bauchi State, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, has extended greetings to the people of the state, congratulating them on the  completion of the Ramadan fast. In a sallah message issued yesterday by her media aide, Zainab Garba Musa, she prayed that the occasion brings renewed faith, peace, unity and abundant blessings to […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Presidency on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Nigeria had agreed to accept foreign deportees under a newly signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom, clarifying that the deal strictly covers Nigerian citizens residing illegally in the UK. Senior Special Assistant to the President on […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

I experienced/saw bullying from primary school. At Ughelli, Delta State, two elder brothers of mine protected me. When my father was transferred to Ozoro in 1973, I continued my primary education in Ozoro. I did not really experience bullying. But two classmates of mine did cause me some distress. On one occasion, they wanted to see the […] The post The bullying conundrum in schools, by Francis Ewherido appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mauritius ranks the number one in Africa and the 73rd-happiest country globally, reflecting its strong social support, healthy life expectancy, and economic stability.

Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday joined other Muslim faithful to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Ramat Square in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Thousands of worshippers turned out in a remarkable show of faith and unity for the Eid prayers at the expansive ground filled to capacity. According to a statement by his spokesman, […]

LAGOS –  The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), said it has recorded a remarkable revenue performance with N120.4 billion revenue generation to the Federal…

Tinubu has done us proud. The first Nigerian leader to visit the English monarch in decades. That’s no mean feat.  He may not have tamed the electricity demon he had  bitched bitterly about when he was in the opposition.  But it’s inspiring to see him dazzling the paparazzi at Windsor. It’s not easy to find […] The post Tinubu, the Great: Naija no dey carry last, by Ugoji Egbujo appeared first on Vanguard News.

The state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom , the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years, is a significant diplomatic milestone that deserves acknowledgement. The pomp was fitting: a 42-gun salute at Windsor Castle, a reception by the Prince and Princess of Wales, a state banquet hosted by King Charles […]

For a long time, being fashionable has been synonymous with baring it all, and modesty was made to look like a compromise Across Northern Nigeria, a new expression of style is emerging. The modern Northern woman is rewriting that script. To her, modesty is not a restriction but a form of control. It is knowing […]

Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede has felicitated frontline troops and called on Nigerians to support them in discharge of their constitutional duties. The CDS in a goodwill message in commemoration of Eid-El-Fitr said the occasion presented an opportunity to reflect on the spiritual lessons of Ramadan fast and to express gratitude to the […]

The Northern Christian Association, also known as the Christian Association of Northern States and the FCT, has extended felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, calling on all Nigerians to embrace the lessons of the season for the nation’s unity, peace and progress. In a goodwill message […]

President Donald Trump has assailed NATO allies on Friday over their lack of support for the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, calling the longtime U.S. ‌allies “cowards.” “Without the U.S.A., NATO IS A PAPER TIGER!” Trump said in a social media post. Trump has been calling for major U.S. allies and others, none of which were […]

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a community head identified as Omorede Sunday and four other suspects over reported rape and assault of young women during a festival in…

President Bola Tinubu has praised the creativity and resilience of Nigerians as they reinvented the images of the past into modern history. The president made this commendation at Tate Modern during a reception organised by the British government as part of activities to mark the state visit and to celebrate the industry of Nigerians who […]

The investigation was carried out by special agents of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), with teams in Maryland and South Africa working together as part of an international effort to track and prosecute the suspect.

The US is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put forward the idea in a Fox interview, saying it could make more oil available to global buyers. Around the world, energy prices are shooting up […]

Guinness World Records has confirmed that the auction of Cheetozard – a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto shaped like the Pokémon Charizard – has resulted in a new record. The record-keeping organisation…

Nigeria ranks 106 in the 2026 World Happiness Report, indicating a steady decline from 105 in 2025 and 102 in 2024. The report, unveiled on Thursday, showed the happiness rankings of 147 nations as the world observes the International Day of Happiness. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Happiness Report is […]

The city of Dublin, Ohio, unofficially broke a Guinness World Record by arranging over 1,050 people into the shape of a massive shamrock. The record attempt, organised by creative agency…

 A newly formed group, the South West Independent Campaign Movement (SWICAM), has launched an ambitious grassroots mobilisation drive aimed at securing 1.5 million votes for Governor Biodun Oyebanji, candidate of…

We can’t bear the high cost of transportation alone – Farmers’ President BY ACHOR ABIMAJE, Jos; Ibrahim Obansa, Lokoja; Richard Ndoma, Calabar; Okem Green Mbah, Yenagoa; Abdullahi Olesin, Ilorin; Alo Abiola, Ado-Ekiti; Emmanuel Mgbeahurike, Owerri; Nnamdi Mbawike, Enugu; Nonye Ekwenugo, Kaduna; Felix Igbekoyi, Asaba; Kamal Ibrahim, Bauchi As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, […]

Fleeing residents of a Cross River community have alleged that troops prevented them from returning to bury relatives killed in a clash last week. The soldiers, drawn from 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and the 245 Battalion, Edor Barracks, were deployed to Odonget community in Obubra local government area following unrest linked to illegal […]

PORT HARCOURT – Tension erupted in a lecture hall at the University of Port Harcourt after a female student, whose identity has yet to be confirmed, confronted a senior lecturer,…

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, faces a deepening food security crisis. Recent warnings from activist Nnimmo Bassey spotlight a critical issue: the erosion of traditional food systems by junk food…

Speaking earlier, Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property of all residents, including the Muslim community in Rivers.

“I thought him telling me to come back home meant he wanted to settle down with me,” she said. She admitted she initially resisted the idea, stating that she preferred to remain in the UK to build financial stability and avoid dependence.

LAGOS – “Stop posting corps members to high-risk, terror-prone areas.” That is the growing cry from concerned Nigerians as outrage deepens over the increasing exposure of young graduates to insecurity…

March 21st is the 80th day of the year and the 285 days to the end of the year. Today we have couples of celebrations at the international level. Today…

“It’s not just about mentioning names; those agencies know why the names are not released. Action should be taken; these individuals are still within society today, and they are known,” Buratai added.

In the scorched annals of human tragedy, certain events do not merely break a nation; they fundamentally alter its DNA. When the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima,…

 Vitel Wireless has launched a non-expiring data service, signalling its entry and expansion into Nigeria’s telecom market. The launch, which took place at Civic Centre in Lagos, the company said…

 Actor Aremu Afolayan has apologised to Nigerians over remarks he made at a recent EKO57 campaign gathering, a political support group established to mobilise public support for President Bola Tinubu‘s…

 The management of TikToker and streamer Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, City Plug Management, has released a statement addressing the controversy surrounding his recent visit to the Palace of…