Every January 15 since I can remember, Nigeria pauses. We lower flags. We lay wreaths. We release white pigeons into the sky. We stand still while the bugle sounds. We The post Armed Forces Day: Nigeria’s worth dyingfor, but what really arewe celebrating? appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – “As for a merger, the time for that hasn’t matured. We are in an ‘embryonic stage’ of collaboration. We have an un­derstanding among the opposi­tion because we face… The post PDP Dismisses Merger Talks As Premature, Eyes Grassroots Rebirth appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

“Power tends to corruption; and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men” – Lord Acton, 1834-1902, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 195. “Money and power of course do drive people crazy. So, why shouldn’t people also gain power and wealth through being crazy?” – Saul Bellow, 1915-2005, VBQ p 195. […] The post US: When the protector becomes the rapist, by Dele Sobowale appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Insist Corruption, Bad Governance, Injustice, Ethnicity Persist …Say There Must Be Justice, Equity, Inclusion For True Nationhood LAGOS – As Nigerians, on Thurs­day, January 15, 2026, celebrated the Armed Forces… The post 60 Years After First Coup, Hostilities Yet To Abate – Analysts appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after he and some of his ministers participated in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026). A statement by Tinubu’s Special… The post Tinubu Returns After Sustainability Summit In Abu Dhabi appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Bunmi Sofola For years, Kemi, a senior executive officer in one f the Federal ministries resisted attempts by her ministry to transfer her to the head office in Abuja.  Pulling all the strings available to her and Andy, her politician husband, she hung on to her position in Lagos until a few years ago […] The post You need diplomatic tact to run two homes! appeared first on Vanguard News.

ABUJA – Northern Nigeria, once hailed as the political heartbeat of the coun­try, stands at a crossroads that few could have imagined a decade ago. Where once towns thrived, markets… The post Northern Hegemony Falls Apart appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

For a very long time, I had stopped watching matches involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the simple reason that the team always displayed uninspiring performance. More often than not, they would labour to retrieve the ball from an opponent only to pass it on either to a well-marked teammate or to return it to […] The post AFCON: Superiority of motivation over compensation, by Tonnie Iredia appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor), in this report examines the long term benefits and prospects that could accrue to Nigeria as a result of the global financial redemption from the Financial The post What FATF Grey List delisting, European Union’s thumbs up mean to Nigeria appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Real Housewives of Lagos star, Mariam Timmer, was dubbed the ‘underdog’ in the first season of the reality show. She rose quickly to become a household name on the reality The post MARIAM TIMMER: Staying true to myself has opened doors appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

For the second time in three years, the axe of impeachment has dangled over the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. On October 30th, 2023, the House of Assembly, led The post Can Fubara survive second impeachment scare in Rivers? appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Although the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to officially announce a by-election for the Ondo South Senatorial seat at the National Assembly, political gladiators and parties are not The post Ondo by-election: Aspirants scramble for Jimoh Ibrahim’s seat appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

After party primaries ended on December 15, 2025, as set by the INEC, preparations began for the August 8, 2026, off-cycle governorship election in Osun State. Correspondent Toba Adedeji gives The post APC, Accord, ADC, and permutations ahead of Osun 2026 race appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2026 is something to cheer about if the projections by the World Bank and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) are anything to go by. According The post 2026 World Bank outlook: NESG puts Nigeria’s growth at 9.9 percent appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Exactly 12 months after Uzoamaka Oshogwe mounted the saddle as the Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, the received wisdom out there is that the woman who sits atop one The post One year scorecard: Transcorp Hotels’ stakeholders score Oshogwe high appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Olam Agri has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2026 in Nigeria for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing Olam Agri’s sustained commitment to creating a The post Olam Agri named top employer 2026 for sixth consecutive year appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Businesses whose primary role is linked with data control and processing are now required to conduct data protection compliance audits or risk a fine of N10millin or 2% of annual The post Businesses risk N10m fine for non-compliance with data protection audit appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

PORT HARCOURT – The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Chief Judge of the state to obey a subsisting interim court order amid ongoing… The post Rivers APC Urges Chief Judge To Obey Interim Court Order appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The nation’s downstream petroleum marketing is set to experience a major shift with unveiling of the first fully automated and unmanned fuel stations by AA Rano Nigeria, a development which The post Is Nigeria ready for unmanned fuel stations? appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Innocent Ifode is the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Fueling Agile Nigeria Limited, a technology-driven venture with focus on fuel and fleet management. In this interview with Ibrahim Apekhade Yusuf, the software The post ‘How businesses can effectively manage energy, other costs’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Mrs. Nkeiruka Okoye, who has never patronised the local grinding machines, said as she was preparing for her 10- year- old son’s birthday her blending machine packed up and she The post Commercial grinding machines slowly piling poison on food appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

When it comes to storage, odds are you have a collection of plastic containers on standby in your home. While these products make tough, cost-effective solutions, sometimes they’re not the The post 10 things you should never store in plastic containers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

LAGOS – Nigerian economists and activ­ists have faulted the insistence of the Federal Government to commence implementation of the new tax laws on January 1 despite opposition from different quarters… The post Why Nigerians Are Resisting New Tax Laws – Experts, Activists appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

In a keynote speech that blended history, wisdom and challenge, Dr Biodun Shobanjo, widely regarded as the “Czar of Advertising” in Nigeria, urged newly-inducted Fellows of the Advertising Regulatory Council The post Shobanjo urges new fellows to redefine excellence in advertising appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Alpha Morgan Bank opened its newest branch in Osogbo, Osun State, strengthening its commitment to bringing satisfying banking closer to customers across Nigeria. The new branch, located at 165 Station The post Alpha Morgan Bank expands footprint appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Service delivery took centre stage as Polaris Bank reaffirmed its commitment to enriching customer experiences while joining institutions globally to mark the 2025 Customer Service Week, themed “Mission: Possible.” The The post Polaris Bank deepens customer experience, boost environmental sustainability commitment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President and Founder of Word Assembly Ministries, Ilorin, Kwara State, Rev. Isaac Omolehin, has called for deep reflection, prayer and genuine spiritual awakening in Nigeria, warning that the church is The post Omolehin warns of moral decline, calls for prayer, spiritual awakening appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Daystar Christian Centre has brought cheer to hundreds of individuals and families across Lagos through its annual Love at Christmas outreach, distributing free food items and providing support to those The post Daystar fetes hundreds across Lagos with food items appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, the Presiding Pastor of Genesis Global Church, popularly known as Prophet Genesis, has advised Christians that the payment of first fruit offerings should not be done The post Payment of first fruit should not cause hardship — Genesis appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – Nigeria insists, officially, that it is not yet in cam­paign season. There are no posters on street corners, no anointed candidates mounting podiums, no manifes­toes cluttering the airwaves.… The post Political Currents Reshaping Nigeria Ahead 2027 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS – Engr. Bashir Bayo Oju­lari, GCEO of NNPC Limited, has applauded employees for driving the company’s transformation. His New Year message was addressed to colleagues and staff across all… The post Ojulari, GCEO Of NNPC Limited, Praises Workforce As Engine Of Economic Impact appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

 “Power tends to corruption; and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.” – Lord Acton, 1834-1902 (VANGUARD BOOK OF QUO­TATIONS, VBQ p.195). “Money and power of… The post US: When The Protector Becomes The Rapist appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

 The dedication or inauguration of Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Nnewi, Anambra State on Wednesday 14th January was supposed to celebrate its completion after 12 years of construction. Instead, a… The post Ifeanyi Ubah And The Awe-Inspiring Nnewi Catholic Cathedral appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Saturday after he and some of his ministers participated in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026). On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement aims to deepen economic cooperation, […] The post Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi trip appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Dickson Omobola Qatar Airways aircraft/ with/ 248 passengers and 12 crew members has made a safe emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, after suffering technical fault while airborne. The incident, which occurred on Friday, saw the pilot execute a safe landing with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, response team and […] The post Qatar Airways aircraft suffers mid-air fault, makes emergency landing in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has commissioned a solar-powered Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Monitoring Centre for the 2nd Niger Bridge, marking a significant step toward strengthening road security and modernising Nigeria’s transport infrastructure. The post Vandalism: FG commissions CCTV centre for 2nd Niger Bridge appeared first on Vanguard News.