The Taraba State University (TSU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its month-long strike following a ₦500 million intervention by the state government. The post Taraba varsity ASUU suspends month-long strike after ₦500m Govt intervention appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Edo State government warns contractors handling state projects to meet quality standards or face mandatory reconstruction at their own expense. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-warns-contractors-against-substandard-projects/

Governor Fintiri approves a ₦19.6 billion Mother and Child Specialist Hospital in Yola, enhancing maternal, neonatal, and child healthcare in Adamawa State.

Nigeria’s recapitalised banks are now poised to drive the nation’s push for a $1tn economy, says CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso. Read More: https://punchng.com/recapitalised-banks-key-to-nigerias-1tn-economy-push-cardoso/

Tuchel has not picked any United player since taking charge of England in January 2025, with Marcus Rashford selected during his loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona. The post Carrick names 3 United players Tuchel should call up appeared first on Vanguard News.

In a demonstration of sustained humanitarian commitment and grassroots impact, the Future Pathways Foundation has distributed Sallah packages to over 1,000 families across Niger State. The intervention, spearheaded by the…

Michael Carrick urges England manager Thomas Tuchel to consider Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Kobbie Mainoo for England squad call-ups for the World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/carrick-urges-england-boss-tuchel-to-invite-united-trio/

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Shedrack Ogadinma Chukwem in Umuemeshie Community, Chokota, Igbo-Etche, Etche Local Government Area. The post Rivers police arrest suspect, recover decomposed body in Igbo-Etche murder case appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mourned the passing of its former acting National Secretary, Dr. Aderemi Akitoye. The party in a condolence message on Wednesday signed by its National…

Nigeria’s aviation industry will once again take centre stage as leading stakeholders prepare to engage in critical conversations on how to unlock the sector’s full economic potential through the development…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has inaugurated three new commissioners and a member of the State Electoral Commission. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Council Chambers in the new Governor’s office in Yola, 10 days after the men were confirmed for appointment by the Adamawa State House of Assembly. The nomination […] Governor Fintiri inaugurates three new commissioners

Trump said after the June 2025 bombing that the United States had completely destroyed Iran's nuclear sites, but since his latest war he has maintained that Tehran was nonetheless weeks away from a nuclear bomb and that he had to act. The post Iran wasn’t rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday arrived at Maiduguri Airforce Base and proceeded straight to the Theatre Command Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI. Theor arrival follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive that all service chiefs must […] The post Borno Bombing: CDS, COAS, DG NEMA Relocate To Maiduguri After Tinubu’s Directive appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Federal Government is set to bring world-class UK education to Nigeria with the planned opening of a Coventry University campus in Alaro City, Lagos, offering locally accessible degrees equivalent to those awarded in the United Kingdom. The government plans to establish the university campus in Nigeria through a Transnational Education [...]

March 18, (THEWILL) — On Saturday, angry residents disrupted a rally organised by the City Boy Movement (CBM) in Owerri, the Imo State capital, carting away several empowerment materials meant for distribution during the event held in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The rally, held in Owerri, was organised by supporters […] The post Angry Youths Cart Away City Boy Movement Empowerment Materials In Imo appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A Nigerian graduate who was an NYSC intern at KPMG shared three things she gained during her internship. She also posted opportunities available in the company.

A United States-based healthcare entrepreneur and physiotherapist, Dr Akinloye Olorungbemi, has called for coordinated efforts to fast-track infrastructural development across Nigeria’s South-West region, declaring that the time to transform Yorubaland…

The suspect was arrested at Ogbegun community, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the State, where he violated the victims said to be his stepdaughter and her 13-year-old schoolmate, both in JSS1.

The US Embassy in Nigeria will temporarily close its Abuja and Lagos offices on 19-20 March 2026 for Eid-el-Fitr, resuming normal services post-holiday.

Saudi Arabian authorities have announced that Eid-el-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, after the crescent moon was not sighted. The post Saudi Arabia confirms Eid-el-Fitr for Friday; Nigerians await Sultan’s declaration appeared first on Vanguard News.

March 18, (THEWILL) — Overland Airways, Nigeria’s leading and longest-serving private domestic airline, has announced the resumption of flight services to Akure from Lagos, effective March 23, 2026. According to Overland Airways, the carrier will operate the Lagos-Akure-Lagos route from Monday to Saturday every week, offering morning arrival and departure into and from Akure. Overland […] The post Overland Recommences Flights To Akure From Lagos appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigeria’s government reveals 220 students are in the UK and 8,000 in Nigeria under the Presidential Amnesty Programme, fostering Niger Delta peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/220-nigerians-studying-in-uk-under-presidential-amnesty-programme-fg/

Among those killed were two high-ranking ISWAP commanders identified as Amir Abu Aisha (aka Nagif) and Amir Abu Ali Chaptar (aka Gunner Sambisa). Their bodies were recovered and confirmed by members of the Hybrid Forces at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kangar.

Overland Airways has reinstated its flight operations between Lagos and Akure, signalling a renewed push to enhance domestic connectivity and drive economic activity in Ondo State and its environs. The…

The operation came two days after at least 23 people were killed and 108 were injured, following suicide bomb attacks on three high-profile locations in Maiduguri, the state capital. The post Troops Kill Over 60 Terrorists In Borno appeared first on Channels Television.

March 18, (THEWILL) — Nigerian TikToker, Peller, has addressed two major controversies involving him, maintaining that he is not responsible and insisting on his innocence. One issue relates to his unauthorised visit to the palace of Oba Ewuare II in Benin City on March 6, 2026, during his nationwide tour. In a statement on Tuesday, […] The post Peller Addresses Benin Palace Controversy, ₦395m Lawsuit appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Federal Government has said that about 220 Nigerians are currently studying in the United Kingdom under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), while over 8,000

Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have urged the party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, in a move aimed at building a winning national coalition ahead of next year’s general elections. The post 2027: ADC stakeholders call for Southern presidential ticket appeared first on Vanguard News.

The governments in Islamabad and Kabul said in separate statements that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey had requested a pause in fighting over Eid al-Fitr and both agreed. The post Eid: Pakistan, Afghanistan announce ‘pause’ in hostilities appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed its deepest condolences and unwavering solidarity to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, and the entire people of Borno State following the tragic terrorist attacks in Maiduguri. In a condolence message, the Chairman of the NGF, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, expressed profound shock and sorrow over the [...]

In a demonstration of sustained humanitarian outreach, Future Pathways Foundation has distributed Sallah food packages to over 1,000 families across Niger State. The intervention, led by the foundation’s founder, Saadatu The post Foundation distributes Sallah packages to 1,000 families in Niger appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Archbishop Uche Kanu, has said that Nigeria’s leadership debate ahead of 2027 should not be defined by age, but by the…

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has announced a temporary closure of its offices in Abuja and Lagos in observance of the Eid-El-Fitr holiday. The post U.S. Embassy in Nigeria to close for Eid-El-Fitr holiday appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ogun State Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment will on March 24, 2026, host the third edition of its MSME Business Clinics aimed at supporting the growth and development…

A car dealer known as Chidi Mike has called out people owing him. He shared the kind of cars they bought and also spoke about the City Boy Movement.

The Osun State Police Command has called for peaceful celebrations ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr, assuring residents of adequate security across the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the Command noted that it had mapped out […] Eid-el-Fitr: Police assure Osun residents of security