Monday, March 16, 2026 marked the grisly return of suicide bombing terrorism to its birthplace in Nigeria, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Though no group had, as at press time, claimed responsibility for the dastardly act, it is widely believed to be the handiwork of Islamic terrorist groups, Boko Haram and their Islamic State in […] The post Maiduguri: Return of suicide bombing appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nkiruka Nnorom & Obas Esiedesa with agency reports LAGOS — There are fresh fears in the country of higher petrol price as crude hit $114 per barrel, yesterday, following dangerous escalation in the United State and Israel war on Iran. Already, petrol is sold for between N1200 and N1400 per litre in parts of the […] The post Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel appeared first on Vanguard News.

To tackle poor oral hygiene and prevent dental diseases, Pepsodent has launched its 2026 World Oral Health Day campaign, “Do The 2,” urging Nigerians to adopt the simple but critical habit of brushing twice daily. The post Dentists, Unilever target 50m Nigerians for oral healthcare drive appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mehdi Hasan, the tough-grilling Al Jazeera inquisitor, did more than marinate and barbecue Daniel Bwala on global television, Friday, March 6, 2026. You had to sympathise with Bwala the kind…

Women across different sectors are calling for more targeted interventions and gender-responsive policies to help address the unique challenges they face in the business landscape. Although women make significant contributions…

Yet many opposition figures continue to recycle the same tired protest rhetoric: “threat to democracy,” “emerging one-party state,” or “creeping dictatorship.” Such slogans may produce applause at partisan rallies, but…

Civic freedoms across West Africa are deteriorating at an alarming rate, with Nigeria topping the list of violations in the subregion, a new report by Spaces for Change (S4C) has revealed. The post Nigeria records highest Civic Freedom violations in West Africa, S4C report shows appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) on Thursday warned that Nigeria could face a fresh wave of fuel scarcity and rising petrol prices if urgent steps are not taken within 48 hours to address crude supply challenges to domestic refineries. Chairman of the committee, Ikenga Imo-Ugochinyere, issued the warning while briefing journalists […]

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest global public health threats of the 21st century. Yet the debate remains dangerously narrow. Too often, AMR is described…

Founder of Global Initiative for Women in Leadership (GIFWIL), Dr Sarah Umahi, has been appointed the director of Media and Communications, Office of the National Women Leader of City Boy Movement. City Boy Movement is the youth grassroots mobilisation arm of the Tinubu Support Groups. Lady Umahi’s appointment letter was presented to her by the […]

The federal government has called for enhanced Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to drive sustainable reforms across correctional centres nationwide. The minister of interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the appeal in Abuja during a stakeholders’ dialogue focused on optimising correctional farm centres and expanding PPP pathways for inmate rehabilitation and reintegration. The dialogue was organised by Hope […]

On this year's International Women’s Day, WaterAid Nigeria has warned that Nigeria’s persistent water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) crisis is stripping millions of women and girls of their rights, dignity, and opportunities. The post IWD 2026: Water crisis denies millions of Nigerian women basic rights – WaterAid appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed a 39-year-old suit challenging the revocation and compulsory acquisition of Trans-Nkissi Layout in Onitsha by the old Anambra State government. The post Supreme Court dismisses 39-year-old suit over Anambra’s Trans-Nkissi Layout acquisition appeared first on Vanguard News.

In the spirit of compassion and generosity that defines Ramadan, Bruhm, a fast-growing consumer electronics and home appliances brand, Bruhm, has extended a hand of kindness to communities in need through a heartfelt outreach initiative centered on sharing meals. The post Ramadan giving: Bruhm reaches out to communities with food, hope appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ndi IgboAmaka Progressive Market Association in Lagos State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), officially adopting the carrier as its preferred airline partner. According to a statement issued by the airline, the agreement was formalised in Lagos and signed by the association’s president, Mr. Chinedu Ukatu, alongside the […]

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In a goodwill message released to journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday through his chief press secretary, Mr. Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor called for greater unity, peace, and mutual respect among […]

Nigeria has secured a £746 million export finance agreement with the United Kingdom to support the redevelopment of Lagos’ Apapa and Tin Can Island port complexes. According to a report by the BBC, the deal was finalised on Thursday during a bilateral meeting between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Bola Tinubu at Downing […]

Wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Foluke Adeboye, has spoken about how she discarded her gold jewellery after giving her life to Christ. Adeboye made the disclosure in an interview with Gold Maker TV, where she recounted the drastic lifestyle changes she embraced in the early days of […]

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has visited victims of the recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri currently receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). The senator, who was in Saudi Arabia performing Umrah at the time of the attacks, returned and commiserated with those affected. At the UMTH Trauma […]

Interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has been charged with misconduct over his claim that referee Thomas Bramall favoured the “home team” in Spurs’ 2-1 Premier League loss at Fulham. Tudor hit out after his relegation-threatened side were beaten on 1 March, saying Bramall “doesn’t understand football”. The Croat had been angered by the Cottagers’ first […]

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says midfielder Enzo Fernandez is “fully committed” to the club after the Argentina international appeared to cast doubt on his future. When asked if he would be with the club next season following Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat by Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, Fernandez told ESPN: “I don’t know.” […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bauchi State, has constituted a reconciliation committee to unite party members, following the recent court judgment over the leadership crisis in the state. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi on Thursday, the Deputy Secretary of Publicity of the ADC in Bauchi State, Harsanu Yunusa Guyaba, said the move comes after […]

THE National Association of Seadogs, NAS, (Pyrates Confraternity) has called for an immediate overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, deployment system, urging authorities to stop posting corps members to states plagued by insecurity. The post Insecurity: NAS warns against posting corps members to high-risk states appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has taken steps to integrate ex-offenders into its National Social Register as part of its empowerment initiatives for the vulnerable. The post FG moves to integrate ex-offenders into national social register appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Federal Fire Service FFS, has placed its personnel on high alert, declaring a "no holiday" policy for firefighters to ensure the safety of lives and property throughout the Eid-il-Fitr celebrations. The post Eid-il-Fitr: ‘No holidays for you’, FFS tells firefighters appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the successful completion of the 1447AH Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, even as it raised concerns about worsening economic and security challenges in the country. The post Eid-el-Fitr: ACF urges patience, warns against worsening hardship appeared first on Vanguard News.

The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said Nigeria, and especially the Northern region retains the unenviable status of poverty capital of the world, where living challenges have become entrenched. The forum warned that should hopelessness, despondency and other conditions continue to deteriorate, the political authorities risk the peoples’ wrath and protests. […]

Every team in FIFA’s women’s football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach following the introduction of new regulations. The requirements will come into effect during this year’s Women’s World Cup and Women’s Champions Cup competitions for under-17s and under-20s. The decision was made at the FIFA Council on Thursday, […]

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has issued a “concise but firm” response following the dramatic verdict on the AFCON Morocco 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal. An independent CAF Appeal Board, chaired by a judge, has sensationally overturned Senegal’s 1-0 victory. The ruling came after the team’s walk-off in protest of a stoppage-time penalty was […]

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, has ordered an immediate investigation into the mysterious death of two children at the General Hospital, Zuru. The post Zuru hospital Tragedy: Idris orders probe into mysterious death of 2 children appeared first on Vanguard News.

The minister of foreign affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has dismissed claims by a former governor of Bauchi State, Dr Isa Yuguda, that he offered financial inducement to influence party processes during the All Progressives Congress(APC) congresses in Bauchi State. Yuguda alleged that Tuggar offered bribe of $150,000 to influence the outcome and report of […]

Veteran playmaker Themba Zwane, and wingers Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Thapelo Maseko, have been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad for the two home international friendlies against Panama later this month, raising their hopes of going to the 2026 World Cup. Coach Hugo Broos has made several changes, some enforced by injury, after admitting he was […]

The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called for the urgent award of a Federal Fire Service contract to address recurring fire outbreaks in Okene, Kogi State, following a recent tragic blaze that claimed lives and destroyed properties. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, Senator Natasha reacted to the […]

‎‎Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has felicitated with Muslims in the state, Nigeria and across the world, on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. ‎ The governor encouraged all Muslim Ummah to embrace the lessons, blessings and the spiritual benefits of Ramadan in their daily living, saying the Holy Prophet’s teachings of love, peace, […]

Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to sustain the virtues of unity, peace, and sacrifice that defined the Holy month of Ramadan. Mbah made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr message to Enugu and Nigerian Muslim Ummah on Thursday. In a message he personally signed, the governor […]

The Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has called on the people of Niger Delta region, to cultivate the culture of investing in the region. NDCCITMA president, Ambassador Idare Gogo-Ogan and NDDC managing director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku spoke yesterday in Port Harcourt, during […]