Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah, has revealed that a conversation with the club’s legend, Steven Gerrard, saw him change his mind about an exit in January. Salah was ready to quit the Reds after falling out with new manager Arne Slot. But the 33-year-old made a u-turn following the visit of Gerrard, who urged him to […] EPL: Gerrard stopped me from leaving Liverpool – Salah

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has formally declared his intention to contest again for the state’s top seat in the 2027 general election on the platform of the party. The declaration was contained in a letter addressed to the PDP leadership at both the state […] 2027: Adebutu declares bid for Ogun governorship race

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Oba Maduabuchi, in this monitored interview, spoke on on the ruling of the Supreme Court on the matter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The post ADC had no business at Supreme Court – Oba Maduabuchi appeared first on Vanguard News.

The eleventh Synod of the Diocese of Umuahia, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), says it rejects every form of attempt to suppress opposition voices, parties and leaders in the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bishop Geoffrey Ibeabuchi, stated this yesterday in his presidential address at the third session of the synod in Umuahia, […]

House Committee on Appropriations recommending a 50 percent cut in aid and developmental assistance to the Federal Government The post Insecurity: US to review aid, humanitarian assistance to Nigeria  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, last Friday, took guests who thronged Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards on a musical journey, dishing out his evergreen hits back-to-back. The post My greatest driving force, regret after 25 years on stage — 2Baba appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian streamer and entertainer Carter Efe has recorded a successful boxing debut after defeating controversial singer Portable in their highly publicised celebrity boxing showdown. The match, which generated major buzz across social media, saw Carter Efe dominate from the opening round with calculated movements, steady pressure, and effective punches that kept Portable struggling to gain [...]

Nollywood actress and producer Bimpe Akintunde has confirmed the end of her marriage to her husband, Ganiyu. The actress made the announcement in an emotional post shared on her Instagram page on Friday, where she reflected on the challenges she faced and her decision to embrace a new phase in life. “Honest Announcement!!!! “Some chapters [...]

Enyimba forward, Ezekiel Edidiong has called for fans support ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, clash against Remo Stars. The People’s Elephant will be up against the reigning NPFL champions, Remo Stars in a promising encounter in Aba on Sunday. Edidiong said that they will aim for the maximum points against the Sky […] NPFL: Enyimba’s Edidiong calls for fans support ahead Remo Stars clash

This week’s Thursday proved a long wait for both factions of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as they awaited the verdict of the Supreme Court on its appeal. Senator David Mark, whose leadership of the ADC had been derecognised, approached the apex court to regain his status as the legitimate […]

Ogharanduku Princess Omoghene is a graduate of Microbiology from Dennis Osadebay University, Delta State. In this interview with Felix Lgbekoyi, the first-class graduate said she really wanted to make her mum proud, stayed disciplined and focused, and avoided anything that could distract her, and at the end, it wasn’t a mistake at all that she […]

The Premier League match-day 35 kicked off on Friday night as Leeds United defeated Burnley 3-1 at home. The outstanding match this weekend is the clash between Manchester United and Liverpool on Sunday at Old Trafford. What other fixtures are fans and pundits likely to see shock results in this match-day 35 fixtures? 1. Arsenal […] EPL: 3 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend

The Zamfara State government has intensified its efforts to promote women’s economic independence by empowering thousands of women with skills training, financial support and business opportunities across the state. This was disclosed by the permanent secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Alhaji Garba Aliyu Gayari, during a two-day workshop on women’s economic empowerment […]

Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, has presented Engr Mustafa Gubio, as the consensus APC governorship candidate to Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Governor Zulum, who described the emergence of the candidate as the outcome of extensive consultations across party stakeholders, said the decision reflects a unified position within the party […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has updated its official portal to list Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP. The update follows the outcome of the party’s National Convention held in Abuja on March 28. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the […] INEC recognises Baba-Ahmed as PRP national chairman after convention

Kebbi State government has announced the removal of the vice chancellor of the Abdullahi Fodio University of Science And Technology Aliero (AFUSTA), Prof Danshehu Bagudu Gwadangaji and five other administrative staff of the university. It also announced the dissolution of the Governing Council of the university following the recommendations of the Visitation Panel constituted recently […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Yobe State Council, has demanded the full implementation of the N70,000 national minimum wage for all local government staff, primary schools teachers and primary healthcare workers in the state. The Yobe State NLC chairman, Comrade Muktar Musa Tarbutu, made the demand while presenting the memorandum at the NLC/TUC Joint May […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Bauchi State Council, has urged the state government to establish a clear framework for the settlement of outstanding gratuity owed to retired civil servants in the state. The union made the appeal during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, jointly organised by the […]

Former France midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, is backing Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen to break the perceived ‘curse’ that comes with Chelsea’s no.9 shirt. The Blues are yet to have a striker in the mould of Didier Drogba. Many top marksmen have come and gone at Stamford Bridge without stamping their mark. But Petit believes Osimhen is the […] EPL: Osimhen will end Chelsea’s No. 9 curse – Petit

Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience, dedication and critical role in driving national development. In a statement issued to newsmen yesterday in Abuja to mark International Workers’ Day, Issa-Onilu described workers across the country as the backbone of the economy and key contributors to Nigeria’s […]

A former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has said many communities in Nasarawa State are still bedeviled with insecurity which has made access to farms impossible. He also noted that youth unemployment, inadequate infrastructure and limited access to essential services, equally conspire to undermine the ability of citizens to function optimally and contribute to […]

Traditional rulers from Ohuhu clan, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State have appealed to politicians from Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South LGAs to respect the power rotation agreement in Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal constituency. This, they said, would prevent tension and violence clash in their communities. The traditional rulers, who made the appeal on Friday through […] Don’t destroy communities with ambition – Abia traditional rulers appeal to politicians

Several health workers lost their lives on Friday in a fatal road accident along Oke-Onigbin-OmuAran highway while returning from the 2026 Workers’ Day rally in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, DAILY POST reports. The victims, who were members of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) in Ekiti Local Government Area, were reportedly heading […] May Day tragedy: Many Kwara workers die in motor accident

The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the verification and issuance of nomination and expression of interest forms to aspirants seeking to contest for seats in the state House of Assembly. According to the party, the exercise which began yesterday at its secretariat in Makurdi, marks the formal start of […]

Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, has visited LEA Primary School, Durumi, Abuja where she engaged pupils in an interactive session on disaster prevention and safety awareness. This visit was described as a practical demonstration of commitment by the agency to deepen disaster risk reduction at the grassroots. NEMA spokesman, […]

Ambassador-designate to South Korea, Senator Nora Daduut, has donated a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to her constituency to enhance access to examination facilities and address low digital literacy among rural students. Dadu’ut represented Plateau South in the 9th National Assembly. She also ordered the immediate training of students drawn […]

Lagos State Health District V has disclosed that more than 978,000 malaria cases were treated across public and private health facilities in 2025, highlighting the continued burden of the disease in the state. The Permanent Secretary of the District, Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi, made this known during the 2026 World Malaria Day commemoration held at the […] Lagos records over 978,000 malaria cases in 2025

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on the occasion of his birthday on May 1, 2026. The president in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, joined the family, friends, associates and well-wishers in celebrating a public servant whom he said his years in office had been defined […]

Jigawa State governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has declared a total lifting of the decades-long so-called recruitment embargo and approved the recruitment of over 10,000 staff. Governor Namadi stated this while speaking during the celebration of the 2026 International Workers’ Day, held at the Muhammad Sanusi Durbar Ground in Dutse, the state capital. He said the […]

On Thursday, Nigeria’s Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in the leadership crisis rocking the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a unanimous decision delivered by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, the Supreme Court of Nigeria nullified an earlier directive of the Court of Appeal that had ordered parties to maintain […] ADC crisis: Supreme Court has ended all hurdles – Kurugu, Mukhtar, others optimistic amid uncertainty

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have raised N50 million to offset part of the N100 million nomination and expression of interest forms for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. The fundraising was announced at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, […]

Stakeholders, community leaders and concerned citizens disrupted commercial and social activities as civil protesters staged a peaceful procession along the Patani axis of the East-West Road in Delta State calling for greater inclusiveness and an end to the prolonged tenure of Hon. Nicholas Mutu, as representative of the Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency. They lamented after nearly […]

‎Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday on a three-nation visit to Kenya, Rwanda and France. This was disclosed by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. 2. Bala Allawa, a nurse working at the General Hospital, Kagara, […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

The respondents, in separate interviews, urged federal and Lagos State authorities to address worsening economic conditions before the 2027 elections.

ActionAid Nigeria has criticised a statement attributed to the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, alleging that “six in 10 Nigerian students are involved in cybercrime,” describing it as reckless, unsubstantiated and damaging. In a statement issued to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, the organisation said the claim, reportedly made without […]

At the onset of his administration, his incapacitation was glaring. He knows he lacks the sincerity, commitment and experience to pilot the affairs a country like Nigeria. Amoda Yekini Ogundare aka Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has proven to be the stubborn politician he claims to be. He is stubborn because he has the instruments of power […]