The National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Sen. David Mark, has said the ruling party, All Progressive Congress, APC, represented the most dangerous threat to multiparty democracy in the country. The post Kwankwaso’s defection to ADC: APC, threat to democracy —  Mark appeared first on Vanguard News.

A wave of outrage has trailed the United Kingdom’s position on slavery reparations, as African workers under the umbrella of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, condemned comments by a British lawmaker opposing a United Nations resolution on the issue. The post Outrage as African workers condemn UK stance on slavery reparations appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency report Violence erupted yesterday in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, following the purported coronation of a Nigerian national as king, prompting the Nigerian High Commission to issue a 10-point advisory to Nigerians in the country amid rising tensions over the alleged installation of an Igbo traditional ruler. In a […] The post Violence over ‘king’ installation: FG urges Nigerians in South Africa to maintain low profile appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, civil society organizations (CSOs) under the umbrella of the Civil Society Organization on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) have said they will organize debates for political aspirants to gauge their preparedness for the positions they will be contesting. The post 2027: CSOs to drill candidates capacity to lead, declare war on 2027 poll looters appeared first on Vanguard News.

Maduka University has admitted 967 students during its third matriculation ceremony, underscoring its commitment to delivering quality, future-oriented education. The post Maduka University matriculates 967 students, emphasises innovation and sustainability appeared first on Vanguard News.

Residents from across the eight local government areas of Bayelsa State defied heavy rainfall in Yenagoa to declare their support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in a show of political strength ahead of upcoming elections. The post Bayelsans defy rain to back NDC in Yenagoa appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan  The  Naira yesterday depreciated   to N1,415 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,405 per dollar last Friday. Similarly,  the naira depreciated to N1,386.75 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market,  NFEM . Data  from the Central Bank of Nigeria,  CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose […] The post Naira depreciates to N1,415/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

United States congressman, Riley Moore,  warned yesterday that continued attacks on Christians in Nigeria could strain diplomatic relations with the US, following reports of a deadly Palm Sunday killings... The post US lawmaker warns over Plateau, Kaduna killings appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, Valerian Maduka Okeke, has called on Christians to allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in them in order to live lives marked by compassion, charity, honesty, and selflessness. The post Okeke urges Christians to embrace Holy Spirit, live compassionate and selfless lives appeared first on Vanguard News.

The 2026 Vanguard Economic Discourse will convene policymakers, agribusiness leaders, development partners and key stakeholders to address Nigeria’s food security imperatives and agricultural constraints The post Join us for 2026 Vanguard Economic Discourse appeared first on Vanguard News.

Come November 9 to 20, 2026, the world will converge in the historic Turkish city of Antalya for the 31st edition of Committee of Parties, COP-31, conference on climate change convened by the United Nations. Climate change conferences pull intimidating numbers of delegates from member-nations of the UN annually. For the COP-30 which took place […] The post What COP-31 could mean for Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

By IDRIS OLORUNNIMBE There is a moment in every generation when a country gets the chance to make a decision that reshapes the trajectory of millions of lives. Nigeria is at that moment now, and the decision is simpler than most people think. Zero-rate educational websites. Make learning data-free. Let’s do it now. When ALTON paid […] The post Free data for learning: Nigeria’s most urgent digital bet appeared first on Vanguard News.

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children”- African proverb This is very likely to be my last  column in this great newspaper. Many times, I had asked to be allowed to stop writing, either permanently or for the duration of an engagement. I left when I needed […] The post A reluctant farewell, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

An emerging post has shown the full details of everything that the founder of OPM ministries promised the autistic man and his newlywed wife. Netizens reacted.

DRIVERS operating along Upper Sakponba Road part of Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Monday blocked sections of the busy road in protest against the recent increase in petroleum product prices. The post Drivers protest fuel increase in Benin, vow to raise fares appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria faces an explosive population surge, straining jobs, families, and public systems. This special report by Legit.ng sheds light on what you need to know.

"I hereby formally resign my membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective March 29, 2026," the letter read in part. The post Ex-Kano gov candidate Gawuna dumps APC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s innovation landscape received a major boost as the Federal Government awarded a total of ₦2.2 billion in grants to 45 outstanding student ventures at the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Finalist Bootcamp, Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation held at the UNDP Office in Ikoyi, Lagos. At the end of an intensive and highly [...]

Ghana responded strongly in the second half and levelled in the 70th minute through Issahaku Fatawu, who fired a superb first-time strike from outside the box into the bottom corner to make it 1-1.

A 15-year-old student died by suicide Monday after shooting and wounding a teacher at a school in Texas, authorities said. The post Student kills himself after shooting teacher in Texas appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday morning visited Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area, following the tragic attack on Sunday which claimed several lives and left many others injured. Describing the incident as painful, tragic, and unacceptable, Governor Mutfwang expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and sympathized with residents […]

A young lady has opened up about her experience with the late Nigerian preacher Uma Ukpai. Netizens reacted massively to her post shared on Facebook.

Actor cum Activist Adebowale Adebayo, aka Mr Macaroni, has berated President Bola Tinubu for failing to speak to Nigerians hours after gunmen stormed Anguwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area. ‎ ‎The gunmen, in their numbers, stormed the community and began shooting anyone in sight. ‎ ‎Mr Macaroni tackled President Tinubu for not speaking […]

The Nigerian Exchange Regulation Limited has sanctioned five trading license holders for alleged market manipulation and other prohibited trading activities, imposing fines totaling N291million. In a notification dated March 27, 2026, and addressed to the director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, the regulator said the decision followed deliberations of its Regulatory and […]

Rwanda has become the sixth African nation to benefit from the FIFA Arena initiative following the inauguration of a state-of-the-art mini-pitch in Kigali. The facility, officially opened on Monday, 30 March 2026 at Kagarama Secondary School in the capital, marks a significant milestone for the East African country. Rwanda joins Algeria, Djibouti, Liberia, Morocco and […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced confidence Monday that Iran's Islamic republic would eventually fall, though he again said that was not the objective of the US-Israeli war on the country. The post Netanyahu says Iran’s Islamic republic will ‘collapse internally’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

A disturbing video circulating online showing a group of female students stripping a fellow student naked and harassing her has sparked outrage. The footage, shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, by a user identified as #mobilisingniger, captures at least five girls in school uniforms physically assaulting the female student. While the incident reportedly happened […] The post Outrage As Female Students Strip Leer Naked In Viral Video appeared first on OsunDefender.

For Bendel Insurance; fondly known as the Benin Arsenals, this moment goes beyond fines and suspensions, it is a reputational hit The post NPFL: Bendel Insurance hit with N7m fine, Boboye gets 17-match suspension appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Economy and finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries have vowed to do what it takes to stabilise roiling energy markets amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. “We stand ready to take all necessary measures in close coordination with our partners, including preserving the stability and security of the energy market,” said the […]

Political commentator Olajumoke Shaqiru Victor has warned the APC of potential instability and given reasons as the party prepares for the 2027 elections.

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that Iran’s energy plants and oil wells would be obliterated if it did not open the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran described U.S. peace proposals as “unrealistic” and fired waves of missiles at Israel. Israel’s military ‌said two drones from Yemen had also been intercepted on Monday, two days […]

Otti tackled individuals who claimed to be opposition and blamed them for creating nonexistent tension.  The post [VIDEO] I’m Not In Position To Oppose Tinubu’s Candidacy In 2027, Says Otti appeared first on Channels Television.

Spain has closed its airspace to planes of the United States involved in the US-Israel war on Iran, the latest step in the country’s opposition to the conflict. Defence Minister Margarita Robles, confirmed the airspace closure to reporters on Monday after Spain’s El Pais newspaper first reported on it, quoting military sources. “This was made […]

Kenya’s 2021 New York marathon champion, Albert Korir, has been banned for five years after he admitted using a banned performance-enhancing drug, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday. Korir, 32, tested positive for the synthetic form of erythropoietin (EPO) that stimulates red blood cell production during out-of-competition tests in Kenya in October 2025. […]

Two times Kaduna State governorship candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isa Ashiru Kudan, has resigned from PDP over persistent internal leadership crisis He joined the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) to pursue his governorship ambition in 2027 as he removed PDP logo on his facebook profile and replaced it with ADC. Ashiru […]

‎Help is beginning to come the way of relationship therapist Blessing, CEO, who claims to be battling cancer. ‎‎ ‎Socialite Shade Martins, known as Mama Jazz, has donated one million naira to Blessing CEO. ‎ ‎Mama Jazz is the sister of the late Bimbo Martins, the wife of auto-dealer IVD. She made this known on […]