The Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has said his resignation was in the spirit of responsibility and statesmanship, not an admission of any wrongdoing. The post My resignation shows statesmanship, not admission of wrongdoing — Kano dep gov appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu offers heartfelt condolences to Nasir el-Rufai on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma, celebrating her remarkable life and legacy.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops to sustain relentless, proactive, and intelligence-driven operations against terrorists and other criminal elements across the country. The Army Chief emphasised that operational effectiveness and troop welfare remain critical to the Nigerian Army’s success in combating insecurity. He gave the directive on Friday, […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has led a wave of condolences following the death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a solemn message on his verified X account on Friday, Atiku expressed shock over the development, describing the late matriarch as a woman of faith who lived a […]

‎The Southeast African Democratic Congress, ADC, has launched a team, known as South East Mobilization Network ,SEMN, saddled with the responsibility of strengthening grassroots mobilization for the party electoral success comes 2027. The launching of the group took place in Enugu with the emergence of its National Executive Council members. The Director General of the […] Southeast ADC creates grassroots mobilization team ahead of 2027 elections

The federal government has rolled out Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certification (EIBIC) programme to transform Nigerian students from job seekers into job creators. The minister of education, Dr Tunji Alausa, unveiled the programme in Abuja on Friday. The 14 universities to offer EIBIC programme were selected from federal universities across the six geopolitical zones […]

Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported ahead of Traktor Sazi FC’s scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia. The ban announced by Iran’s Ministry of Sports in Tehran didn’t mention the World Cup, which starts June 11 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The […]

Legendary golfer, Tiger Woods was on Friday, involved in a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida. The Sheriff’s Office for Martin County confirmed the accident. They, however, did not reveal if Woods sustained any injuries and his condition not immediately clear. The crash occurred just after 2pm local time and pictures from the scene showed […] BREAKING: Tiger Woods involved in car crash

Golf superstar Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash in Florida on Friday, US media reports citing local law enforcement said. The post Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida car crash appeared first on Vanguard News.

The two-day convention, which began on Friday, has drawn over 8,450 delegates from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The post IN PICTURES: APC Holds 8th National Convention In Abuja appeared first on Channels Television.

The United States State Department is offering up to $10 million for information on Iranian-linked cyber actors, including Parsian Afzar Rayan Borna and the Handala hacking group. A statement on Friday by the Department’s Rewards for Justice program urged the public to provide names, online personas, and locations of associated individuals or groups. The announcement […] US offers $10 million as Iran-linked hackers breach FBI Director’s emails

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar A raging fire on Friday night engulfed the popular Akim Timber Market in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area, Cross River State, just six days after a gas explosion in the same area injured about 60 people. The fire, which started around 8:45 p.m. near the Akim Police Area Command, destroyed shops […] The post Fire engulfs Akim Timber Market in Calabar six days after Gas explosion appeared first on Vanguard News.

Get the latest live updates and developments from the APC 2026 convention, including key announcements, decisions, and reactions from party leaders and delegates.

The United States has justified its opposition to the United Nations ‘Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialized Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime against Humanity.’ The resolution spearheaded by Ghana passed this week at the UN General Assembly in New York, with a vote of 123 in favor to 3 […] US explains dissent as UN declares slavery ‘gravest crime against humanity’

Washington anticipates that its operation against Iran will conclude in “weeks, not months,” as stated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This expectation persists despite the escalating violence throughout the region and Israel’s threat to “escalate and expand” its assaults on the Islamic Republic. “When we finish with them in the next couple of […] US reveals how long war with Iran would last

President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the Eagles Square in Abuja, the venue of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, 8th elective National Convention. Present at the convention are Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, APC governors, ministers, lawmakers, and party delegates. The convention officially began at about 8:15 […] President Tinubu arrives APC convention

March 27, (THEWILL) — The protracted internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic turn, as failed reconciliation efforts among party leaders have pushed rival factions into a decisive legal confrontation at the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The latest escalation follows the collapse of high-level peace talks involving key stakeholders, prompting […] The post Reconciliation Fails as Makinde-Backed PDP Faction Heads to Supreme Court, Moves to Stop Wike-Planned Convention appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Senator and former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his achievements in taking Nigeria out of the woods. Senator Yari said under Tinubu, the country is progressing, urging opposition parties to bury their hate and anger to see what the All Progressives Congress-led government has done for Nigerians. […] APC Convention: Bury your hate, anger, Tinubu doing well – Senator Yari tells opposition party

Inspector-General Disu has decorated Olohundare Jimoh as AIG, praising his proven leadership in Lagos. Jimoh to enhance policing in Lagos and Ogun states.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) launched its 8th National Convention on Friday with calls for unity and a firm defence of the administration’s economic agenda. Addressing 8,453 delegates, former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari, who chaired the convention’s Central Coordinating Committee, described the gathering as a “solemn assembly” tasked […] The post APC Convention: Masari urges delegates to ‘Shape History’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

A late night fire has razed popular timber market in Calabar. The market is a major depot for timber and associated business in the state capital. Traders say the fire has consumed over N500 million worth of planks and other timber goods in hundreds of shops The fire started in the evening of Friday when […] BREAKING: Night fire guts major timber market in Calabar

    The Osun State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arraigned six (6) suspects before the Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo for allegedly assaulting its personnel at the Gbongan area of the state. The command gave the suspects’ names as: Alatise (22), Akeem (31), Jimoh (41), Adeshina (36), […] The post Court Remands Six For Alleged Assault On Osun NSCDC Personnel appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has clarified rumours around him wanting to sign German winger Julian Brandt instead of Mohamed Salah in the summer of 2017. There were reports at the time that Klopp was eager for Liverpool to sign Brandt from his former side Borussia Dortmund, and had to be convinced by the hierarchy […]

Segun Showunmi, a PDP leader in Ogun state and convener of the Alternative, has warned against the imposition of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. He stated that political legitimacy in 2027 will be anchored on local consensus, and not external imposition. Showunmi added that any political structure that would keep the governorship in […] 2027 election: Ogun PDP chieftain warns against imposition of governorship candidate

By Emma Ujah, Abuja As preparations for the 2027 general elections gain momentum, the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has warned that the growing spread of misinformation, political tension, and insecurity in Nigeria’s information space poses a significant risk to national stability. The Chairman of the Centre and former Defence Spokesman, Maj-Gen Chris Olukolade, raised […] The post Misinformation threatens stability ahead of 2027 elections – CCC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has sent his condolences to his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai and family over the death of their mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai who died on Friday after brief illness. In a condolence message personally signed by Governor Sani, he described late Umma as a woman of rare grace, moral clarity and […]

A Taraba State High Court has sentenced an Islamic teacher, Mallam Mubarak Hassan, 27, to 15 years’ imprisonment for the killing of six-year-old Mustapha Ishyaku in Mutum Biyu, Gassol Local Government Area. Delivering judgment on Friday in Jalingo, the Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya, found Hassan guilty of culpable homicide not punishable […] Islamic teacher jailed 15 years for killing minor in Taraba

The federal government and financial sector stakeholders have called for urgent policy and financial reforms to address structural barriers limiting women’s participation in Nigeria’s economy, warning that despite owning about 40 per cent of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), women continue to face significant funding gaps. Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, […]

CBN argued that the lower court erred in law by holding that it acted outside its statutory powers when it dissolved the board of Union Bank. The post CBN appeals against judgement nullifying Union Bank takeover appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Osun State Government has approved the appointment of Tajudeen Olanrewaju as the new Akire of Ikire land, headquarters of Irewole local government council area of the state. Prince Olanrewaju’s appointment is coming on the heels of the demise of Oba Olatunde Falabi on February 27, 2026. The decision was reached during a State Executive […] Osun govt approves appointment of Olanrewaju as Akire of Ikire, elevates new monarchs

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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has sent his profound condolences to former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, on the loss of his mother, Hajiya Umma, who passed away on Friday in Cairo, after an illness. The post Tinubu commiserates with el-Rufai on mother’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has mourned the death of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma. Omokri described death as a debt that all human beings owe, stressing that Nigerians should sympathize with the El-Rufai’s family. Posting on Facebook, Omokri wrote: “My sincerest condolences to the family of Mallam Nasir El-Rufa’i […] Death a debt humans owe – Omokri reacts to death of El-Rufai’s mother

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai's top political opponents, Nuhu Ribadu and Governor Uba Sani, react as the ex-Kaduna governor mourns the loss of his mother.

Chibuike Nwaiwu can’t hide his excitement after making his debut for the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com. The Trabzonspor defender made his debut for the Super Eagles in the 2-1 victory over Iran in Antalya, Turkey on Friday. Nwaiwu replaced Igoh Ogbuh in the second half of the encounter. The 22-year-old was called up as a […] Nwaiwu relishes maiden Super Eagles appearance

Wizkid took home the Best African Music Act award, beating fellow Nigerians Davido, Rema, Shallipopi, Tiwa Savage, and Adekunle Gold.