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BBNaija Phyna opens up on new development in her life after years of experiencing singlehood
BBNaija star Phyna announces her readiness for love after years of being single, outlining her humorous conditions for potential partners on social media.
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NNPP Not Joining Kwankwaso’s Defection To ADC — Aniebonam
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Boniface Aniebonam, has declared that members of the party are not part of the planned defection of former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Aniebonam made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, insisting that only members of […]
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Former AGF Aondoakaa resigns from APC
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective 28 March 2026. The post Former AGF Aondoakaa resigns from APC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FG Committed To Deepening Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity Nationwide – Minister
Minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, Bosun Tijani, has assured that the federal government is committed to deepening digital infrastructure, inclusion and connectivity nationwide, stressing that this profound effort is driving national development especially in rural areas. Tijani said during the inauguration of the Governing Board of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) under […]
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2027: PDP’s Adeoye Vows To Sack APC In Lagos
A PDP governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Mr Laja Adeoye, has vowed to terminate the long reign of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) in the state in the 2027 elections. Adeoye, in a statement on Sunday, said the time of the APC was up with his coming into the governorship race. According to him, Lagosians […]
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ADC leaders set to receive Kwankwaso in Kano, party records membership surge
The Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said key opposition leaders are expected to formally receive Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into the party, in what could mark a significant political realignment. The post ADC leaders set to receive Kwankwaso in Kano, party records membership surge appeared first on Vanguard News.
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European nations criticise Israel’s death penalty plans
Britain, France, Germany and Italy expressed "deep concern" on Sunday over Israeli plans to extend the application of the death penalty in a bill due to be voted into law next week. The post European nations criticise Israel’s death penalty plans appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Man City Can Catch Up With Arsenal In EPL Title Race –Foden
Manchester City star Phil Foden says he’s convinced the club can catch Arsenal in the Premier League title race. In a chat with the club’s website, the England international stated that the team’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final win serves as a major confidence boost and potential turning point. “Definitely (it’s all to play for). There’s […]
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No ambition is greater than PDP — Party Chair
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday moved to steady itself after months of bruising internal crisis, with its Acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, urging members to put aside personal interests and focus on rebuilding the party. The post No ambition is greater than PDP — Party Chair appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu declares 3rd National Para Games open in Abuja 
By Andrew Abah  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described Nigerian Para Athletes as the true epitome of the enduring Nigerian fighting spirit which is responsible for Nigeria’s continuous success story at the global stage. The President gave the remarks on Saturday when he officially declared open the 3rd National Para Games holding at the Moshood [...]
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Gov Sani Leads Kaduna Delegation To Attend El- Rufai’s Mother Burial
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has led a high-powered delegation of government officials to attend the funeral of late Hajiya Ummah El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. Hajiya Ummah El-Rufai passed away on Thursday night after a prolonged illness, drawing an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, associates, and well-wishers across […]
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INEC deploys top officials to PDP national convention — Wike’s aide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed senior officials, including two National Commissioners, to monitor the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention. The post INEC deploys top officials to PDP national convention — Wike’s aide appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu dedicates funds to wounded soldiers and their families
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu establishes a special fund for members of the Armed Forces, honouring their courage and sacrifice on his 74th birthday.
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Ikpeazu Urges Genuine Reconciliation at PDP Convention, Calls for Unity and Renewal
The Chairman of the 2026 National Convention Planning and Organizing Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, has called for urgent and genuine reconciliation within the party as it seeks to recover from years of internal crisis. Speaking at the party’s 10th Elective National Convention in Abuja, Ikpeazu stressed that rebuilding unity within […]
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Kwankwaso’s Defection: Kwankwasiyya Movement Directs Members To Register With ADC Nationwide
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced that its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has concluded arrangements to join the African Democratic Congress. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the movement disclosed that Kwankwaso will formally register with the ADC on Monday, March 30, at his residence in Kano. According to the statement, the former Kano State […]
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Islamic Leaders Offer Special Prayers For Nigeria, Tinubu At 74
The Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, alongside other prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, on Sunday led special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he marked his 74th birthday at the National Mosque in Abuja. President Tinubu arrived at the mosque a few minutes after 3:00 p.m., where he [...]
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Pakistan Navigates Tightrope Diplomacy While Convening Iran Peace Talks
As the United States-Israeli war on Iran entered its 30th day, key regional powers have converged on Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, in a bid to de-escalate the fighting in the Middle East, which has caused a global energy crisis. Driven by growing concerns over the fallout of the conflict, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Turkish Foreign […]
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NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor service
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for service disruptions, marking a shift from traditional fines to direct consumer restitution. The post NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor service appeared first on Vanguard News.
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INEC Attends Wike-Backed PDP National Convention Amidst Heavy Security
Delegates from across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory have converged on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium for the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reportedly backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. As of about 7:09 p.m., activities were gradually building up at […]
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Nasarawa APC Adopts Direct Primary, Gov Sule Favours Keffi Zone
Governor Abdullahi Sule said that it was time for the Nasarawa West senatorial zone to produce the next governor of the state, in the spirit of fairness and equity. The post Nasarawa APC Adopts Direct Primary, Gov Sule Favours Keffi Zone appeared first on Channels Television.
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Barcelona To Offer Lewandowski New Contract On Reduced Terms
The Polish striker’s future will be decided at the end of this season. The Catalans are keen to extend his contract, but not at the current terms Barcelona have changed their minds: Robert Lewandowski can stay at the club, but on a brand-new contract. The current deal for the former Bayern Munich striker officially expires […]
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Women’s Super League: Siren’s Volley Rescues Point For West Ham
Oona Siren’s stunning volley helped Women’s Super League relegation battlers West Ham fight back to earn a point against London City Lionesses. Jana Fernandez had put London City in front with a goal on the break during a first half in which the Hammers lacked a cutting edge in attack. Finnish midfielder Siren ensured the […]
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CAF Set To Expand AFCON To 28 Teams
President of the Confederation African Football, CAF, Patrice Motsepe has announced the African Cup of Nations will be expanded from 24 to 28 teams. Motsepe announced the decision on Sunday following the conclusion of CAF’s executive committee meeting. The South African said the move is part of CAF’s commitment to elevating African football. “This is […]
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Iran Warns It Will Counter Any US Ground Assault
Iran said it is ready to respond to a U.S. ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as the Trump administration sought talks and as regional powers met in Pakistan to try to end the conflict. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt met in Islamabad to […]
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INEC officials storm PDP Convention in Abuja
He also named other senior officials such as Director of Election and Party Monitoring, Joan Arabs; Director of Legal Services, Rakiya Nauzo; and Director of Drafting and Clearance, Nkechi Abuh, among others.
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AFCON 2025 Fallout: CAF implementing changes, improvements to Statutes, Regulations
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that it is implementing changes and improvements to the CAF Statutes and Regulations that will strengthen the trust and confidence in the CAF Referees, VAR Operators and the CAF Disciplinary Board and Appeal Board. According to a statement from CAF, these [...]
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One of Kano quintuplets dies, four remain in critical condition
One of the five babies (quintuplets) born recently in Kano has died following health complications, hospital officials have confirmed. The baby, a girl weighing 1.3kg, passed away on Sunday after receiving a blood transfusion. Doctors said she suffered complications linked to breathing problems (apnoea), as reported by PM News. The four remaining babies are still […] One of Kano quintuplets dies, four remain in critical condition
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Power crisis deepens as FG pays just 4% of N1.9trn electricity subsidy
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Nigeria’s electricity sector crisis is worsening as the Federal Government paid only N76.95 billion—about four percent—of the N1.928 trillion subsidy required in 2025, according to new industry data. Despite budgeting N958 billion for electricity subsidies, the government released just N76.95 billion, leaving an outstanding liability of approximately N1.85 trillion […] The post Power crisis deepens as FG pays just 4% of N1.9trn electricity subsidy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kano govt official criticises Kwankwaso over NNPP exit
The Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano State Government House, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has criticised former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for leaving the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). In a Facebook post on Sunday, Bature described Kwankwaso’s decision as a betrayal of Mr. Boniface. He said the situation had taught him a […] Kano govt official criticises Kwankwaso over NNPP exit
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Reconcile or risk collapse, Ikpeazu tells PDP, hails Wike as ‘Pillar of Strength
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Abia State Governor and chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party National Convention Planning Committee, Okezie Ikpeazu, has warned that the party must urgently reconcile its internal divisions or risk collapse, as it moves to elect a new leadership at a crucial national convention. The gathering is widely seen as […] The post Reconcile or risk collapse, Ikpeazu tells PDP, hails Wike as ‘Pillar of Strength appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Automotive Council Pushes For Motorsport Devt In Nigeria
The director-general of the Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimo Osanipin, has asserted that building a vibrant sports vehicle industry in Nigeria would create job opportunities and add value to the automotive economy. He stressed the importance of structured development in the automotive and motorsport sectors, citing global best practices where motorsport […]
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Why egg prices increased to N8,500 in Nigeria – Oyiola
Mojeed Iyiola, the chairman of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, Lagos, has explained why egg prices have surged to as much as N8,500 per crate as scarcity intensifies in parts of Nigeria. Speaking with NAN in a recent interview, Iyiola attributed the price hike and scarcity to the lack of day-old chicks (DOCs), which […] Why egg prices increased to N8,500 in Nigeria – Oyiola
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Why I pray online for everyone to see – Tonto Dikeh
“Before you see what you see here today, I have marinated, immersed myself with my God. This is not a joke. This is preparation. This is purpose, grace, assignment,” she said.
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North-West APC mourns with El-Rufai over mother’s death
The North-West Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed condolences to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Ummah El-Rufai. The post North-West APC mourns with El-Rufai over mother’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu Donates Salaries To Armed Forces Support Fund
President Bola Tinubu has announced the donation of his salaries since assuming office to a special fund dedicated to members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, including those wounded in the line of duty and families of fallen personnel. The President made this known in a statement marking his 74th birthday, where he also directed the Accountant-General […]
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Nigeria Will Pull Through Economic Challenges — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its current economic difficulties, assuring citizens that the nation remains resilient despite the harsh impact of global developments, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The President gave the assurance on Sunday after a special prayer session held in his honour at the National […]
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