Subject matter experts in the various fields of endeavour have enlisted in the forth-coming Vanguard Newspaper’s conference hall to brain-storm on the mid-term scorecard of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. The issues on the table for discussion will cut across the economy, politics, law and order, security, wellbeing of the citizenry, healthcare, education, infrastructure, amongst […] The post Conference Hall: Experts brainstorm on govt performance at mid-term appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Barrister Njoku Jude Njoku, a UK-based human rights lawyer, has accused the federal government of violating local and international laws in the extradition and trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, Njoku warned the case threatens Nigeria’s democracy […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, a threat to Nigeria’s democracy – Njoku appeared first on Vanguard News.

 No one disputes the fact that the legislature has the concomi­tant authority to summon anybody to its floor to give information that is necessary for the performance of its constitutional duty to legislate and conduct investigations. Parliament even has, in certain cases, the power to commit a contumacious party who fails to honour a legitimate […]

As the Federal Government intensifies efforts to integrate nuclear energy into its broader power sector reforms, energy experts have said Nigeria lacks the technical expertise, infrastructure and regulatory readiness required to absorb such a sophisticated energy system The post Concerns, doubts trail Nigeria’s nuclear energy ambition appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, for his bold stance in combating cultism and cult-related violence in the state. The post Cultism: HURIWA commends Edo gov’s crackdown, urges states to follow suit appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that poor housing conditions, limited access to education, and lack of job opportunities are significantly reducing life expectancy across the globe. The post Centre strengthens U.S. immigration support for Africans appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Vice-President applauded Nigeria’s partnership with the Islamic Development Bank, noting that both entities are based primarily on the country’s national interest.

Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the Kano High Court has assumed jurisdiction to hear the alleged misappropriation of public funds case filed against the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje. The post Ganduje, wife, others to face prosecution as court rejects application over alleged fraud appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Arraignment of a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms Neetu Neetu, charged with trafficking of illicit substances at the Federal High Court, Kano, yesterday, stalled due to the absence of an interpreter. The post Absence of interpreter stalls female Indian drug trafficker’s trial appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Plans have been concluded by the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, to raise the sum of N20 billion endowment fund to develop the institution to a world-class standard further. The post OOU launches N20b endowment fund at maiden alumni reunion appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

As part of efforts aimed at exploring the power and future of media optimisation in an evolving digital landscape, DStv Media Sales, in partnership with the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN) The post DStv, MIPAN hold conference, chart path to media optimisation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has had an “urgent” surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained in last weekend’s Premier League match against Leicester, the AFP reported yesterday. The post Injured Awoniyi undergoes post-collision surgery appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Over the years, medical interventions and aids have significantly cushioned Nigeria’s healthcare system, enhancing the sector’s efficiency and the nation’s well-being, especially in underserved communities. The post Where are foreign and local medical missions of yesteryears? appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online PDP members nursing defection to APC should leave now —Tsauri, ex-National Secretary A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Senator Umaru Tsauri, says the main opposition party remains strong despite numerous high profile defections to the ruling party. He spoke with Abuja Bureau Chief LEON USIGBE Let me ask, sir, it looks like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has woken up in terms of trying to […] PDP members nursing defection to APC should leave now —Tsauri, ex-National Secretary Tribune Online

The Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona, has said that for the government’s Nigeria First Policy to succeed, domestic industries must be supported to become competitive through targeted infrastructure investments The post LCCI tasks government on quality infrastructure, ease of doing business appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Real estate firm, Knight Frank, has expressed concerns that economic challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa have implications for the sector across the region, with growth in several countries, including Nigeria, hampered by conflicts, energy crises, and a subsequent weakening in demand across all sectors. The post ‘Economic challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa greatly impacting real estate sector’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The concept of home means different things to different people and this is what young Cameroonian, Salomon Moneyang, seeks to explore in Eto y'a Nda-bot: Intimate Interiors. The post Rele Gallery evokes memories in Moneyang’s Eto y’a Nda-bot appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has confirmed that at least 20 million citizens, largely youths, are overseas. The post NiDCOM confirms 20m Nigerians abroad as migration dialogue emphasises protection appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Women from the Ugwuleshi autonomous community in Awgu Local Council, Enugu State, stormed the palace of their traditional ruler, Igwe Godwin Nwobi, yesterday to protest the destruction of farmlands and the alleged raping and killing of natives by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The post Women protest over herdsmen attacks, demand release of town leaders in Enugu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

For Nigeria to achieve functional, reliable and stable electricity, it needs at least $10 billion yearly for the next 10 to 20 years, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said. The post Nigeria needs $10b yearly to fix power problem, says minister appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The House of Representatives, yesterday, rejected a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of its powers to register and regulate political parties. The post Reps reject bills on rotational presidency, INEC’s power to register political parties appeared first on Vanguard News.

Monguno said there was the need to return military operations in full force to Borno and Yobe and equip them with the needed technology to counter the nefarious activities of insurgents

Stakeholders in the trucking and logistics industry have reaffirmed their support for the implementation of the electronic call-up system at Onne Port to restore order along the port corridors and ensure the seamless movement of cargo. The post Stakeholders back implementation of e-call-up system at Onne port appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Philip Ogbuehi for allegedly punching a fellow fun seeker to death during a dispute at a lounge in the Ogidan area of Sangotedo, Lagos. The post Man arrested in Lagos for allegedly punching fun seeker to death appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A woman, Mrs Felicia Johnson, whose son recently died in a tragic incident in the Epe community, Lagos, in October 2024, has urged the state government to find the killers of her son to ensure justice is served. The post Family of slain gay partner cries for justice appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The zonal winners from the six geopolitical zones of the country will be in Lagos for the last stage of this year’s 17th Inter State Emeka Anyaoku Football tournament. The teams will start arriving from their various states on May 18 while the tournament will kick off on May 25. The qualified teams are Osogbo […]

Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings have come under fresh threat following plans by the United States’ Congress to impose a five percent tax on all diaspora remittances. The post Nigeria’s FX inflow under threat as US mulls 5% tax on diaspora remittances appeared first on Vanguard News.

While states in the country may have different stories to tell about the profiles of their infrastructure developments, they certainly share common tales of suffering, tears and sorrow with regards to the frequent tragedies on highways located in their areas, as well as insecurity across the country. The post How lives are wasted daily on Nigeria’s highways of horror appeared first on Vanguard News.

A civil society organisation, Bail is Free Campaign, staged a protest at the Delta State Police Command headquarters in Asaba over the alleged unlawful arrest, harassment, and detention of a professional builder, Henry Umukoro, and his colleague, Godfrey Jonah. The post Bail is Free Campaign demands justice over alleged unlawful arrest in Delta appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Ondo State Government has officially taken over the prosecution of a self-proclaimed monarch, Adekolajo Aladeseyi, and two chiefs, Fasore Lawrence and Adegbenro Akanle, for the illegal installation of the Olujare of Ijare community in Ifedore Local Council of Ondo State. The post Ondo takes over prosecution of ‘monarch’, chiefs, makes fresh arrests appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

T the peak of the three-year siege of the South- East region by the so-called unknown gunmen who unleashed terror on the people of the region, many communities, particularly in Anambra and Imo states were deserted by residents who fled the communities and abandoned their homes. The post Insecurity: Residents of sacked communities in S-East reluctant to return, still gripped by fear appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially commenced its 61st anniversary celebration, a landmark event that would also feature the Fourth African Air Forces Forum. The post Air Force commences 61st anniversary celebration appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The family of 19-year-old Timilehin Faith Opesusi is in mourning after the teenager died by suicide following her disappointment over a low score in the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The post UTME: 19-year-old commits suicide in Lagos over ‘low score’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

•Targets massive remittances   By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has officially launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform. The innovative digital gateway allows Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a BVN remotely without the need for a physical presence […] The post CBN launches Diaspora BVN platform   appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tony Nyiam, a retired Colonel of the Nigerian Army, came into limelight on April 22, 1990, when he and some other army officers attempted to overthrow the military administration of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in a coup. The post Nigeria’s leaders undermining national security — Tony Nyiam appeared first on Vanguard News.

There are indications that cargo of Nigeria’s newest crude blend, Obodo, has been loaded and is possibly en route to Germany, according to market sources. The post Nigeria begins export of ‘Obodo’ crude to Germany appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.