Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has condemned the alleged extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mine Ogidi, reportedly involving a police officer attached to the Effurun Area Command. The post Oborevwori condemns alleged extrajudicial killing in Delta, SAN raises concerns appeared first on Vanguard News.

He expressed confidence that the future of Lagos State and Nigeria remained bright, noting that the best days were still ahead. The post Lagos 2027: Ambode congratulates Hamzat on emergence as APC consensus candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

The suspects are facing charges bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism and terrorism following the March 28 attack, which reportedly claimed over 30 lives. The post Court Remands Anguwan Rukuba Attack Suspects In DSS Custody Pending Investigation appeared first on Channels Television.

Former presidential candidate and energy entrepreneur, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in Nigeria’s electoral process by ensuring political parties are allowed to conduct their primaries in September, in line with provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. The post Hashim urges Tinubu, INEC to uphold electoral act, allow September party primaries appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos and Ogun boast Nigeria's lowest petrol prices at ₦1,162.71 and ₦1,169.78, amid rising national averages and geopolitical tensions impacting costs nationwide.

The convention produced the Tanimu Turaki, SAN-led factional national executives of the party. The post Breaking: Turaki-led PDP faction loses as Supreme Court voids Ibadan convention appeared first on Vanguard News.

The husband of popular social media personality Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, Adesola Akeem, has apologised following the circulation of a leaked video involving his wife and another woman. The post I take responsibility – Sisi Alagbo’s husband apologises over leaked tape appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State Government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to retirees’ welfare as it presented retirement bond certificates worth ₦1.126 billion to 668 beneficiaries under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

By Soni Daniel A new study by researchers from the Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS) has recorded a breakthrough in the fight against Striga gesnerioides, one of the most devastating constraints to cowpea production in sub-Saharan Africa. According to the study, the new gene-pyramided cowpea lines show strong resistance across multiple Striga strains without […] The post Researchers discover solution to cowpea parasite appeared first on Vanguard News.

“I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and clarity of purpose regarding the future of our party and our dear state, Lagos,” Jandor said, acknowledging that his aspiration to serve and his decision to run were both based on conviction, consultation, and a desire to contribute to Lagos' growth.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reaffirmed the country’s determination to safeguard its nuclear and missile capabilities despite mounting pressure from the United States, while also outlining a vision of a Persian Gulf region without American influence. The position was outlined in a statement issued on Thursday to mark National Persian Gulf Day, with Iranian […] Iran vows to protect nuclear, missile programmes despite US pressure

The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned, in strong terms, the tragic killing of the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs of the Republic of Mali, Lt-Gen. Sadio Camara, following the terrorist attacks on April 25. The post Nigeria condemns Mali defence minister’s killing appeared first on Vanguard News.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Sani, has said that tension is high at the Supreme Court as parties await judgment in appeals involving the PDP and the African Democratic Congress. Sani, in a post on X on Thursday, said lawyers and court officials were already assembled while a five-member panel of justices […] ADC, PDP cases: We’re seated, atmosphere tense in Supreme Court – Umar Sani

Victor Osimhen shares the top three pieces of advice from his coaches, highlighting insights from Luciano Spalletti, Gennaro Gattuso, and Eric Chelle.

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has reported increased maritime activity across major Lagos ports, with eight vessels currently berthed at Lekki, Tin Can Island and Apapa ports awaiting discharge of various consignments, including petrol, bulk fertiliser, gasoline and urea. This was disclosed in the agency’s latest “Shipping Position” report released on Thursday in Lagos, which […] Eight vessels arrive Lagos ports to discharge petrol, urea, others

In Sokoto state’s Sabon Birni LGA, bandits killed a man and his daughter in Garin Faji village and abducted 17 others during a late-night attack.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Lagos will close operations for Workers' Day on Friday, May 1, 2026, honouring worker contributions to national development.

Jandor has withdrew from Lagos governorship race after APC endorsed Obafemi Hamzat. He pledged loyalty to party leadership and support for consensus.

Canada recorded more than 107,000 asylum claims in 2025, with tens of thousands of applicants seeking protection from a wide range of countries, according to new data. The post Top 10 countries with most approved asylum claims in Canada 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Akinwunmi Ambode also urged members of the All Progressives Congress to work towards delivering at least three million votes for Tinubu. The post Ex-Gov Ambode Backs Hamzat For Lagos Poll, Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid appeared first on Channels Television.

“I join my fellow members of the All Progressives Congress to congratulate my brother and friend, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the Consensus Governorship Candidate of our great party, the APC,” Ambode said in the letter.

Councillors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have pledged to spearhead nationwide grassroots mobilisation in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 The post APC councillors mobilise nationwide support for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that political party primaries are conducted in September, in accordance with the provisions of the The post Respect electoral act, shift primaries to Sept, Hashim urges Tinubu, INEC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Earnings per share increased by 166% to N16.95, which is nearly 30% of the 2025 full-year earnings per share. The post MTN Posts N355.5bn Q1 Profit appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigeria’s Federal Government unveils a new smart highway plan, featuring CCTV, solar lights, and durable roads, starting with the Bodo-Bonny project. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-smart-highway-plan-with-cctv-solar-lights/

The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has identified documentation bottlenecks and governance inefficiencies as the primary causes of persistent cargo clearance delays at Nigerian ports, dismissing widespread claims that The post SEREC: Documentation bottlenecks, not port congestion, drive cargo delays in Nigeria appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Manchester United and England defender, Ashley Young has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to an illustrious 23-year career. The post Ashley Young announces retirement from football aged 40 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The successful crossing unlocks the full potential of the OB3 Pipeline, a strategic infrastructure designed to transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day The post NNPC Records Major Breakthrough with River Niger Crossing on OB3 Gas Pipeline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Social media entertainers Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus and Carter Efe have stirred excitement ahead of their upcoming celebrity boxing match by exchanging strong words during a pre-fight meeting.

The Mooro Bridge, a critical link connecting more than 20 communities across Kwara State and Oyo State, has collapsed, leaving residents stranded and raising fresh concerns over the utilisation of about ₦1.2 billion reportedly allocated for the project. The latest collapse, said to have been triggered by heavy rainfall, has paralysed movement along the axis, […]

Legendary gospel singer, Goke Bajowa, has finally settled his copyright dispute with Boye Best. The reconciliation occurred on Wednesday evening at Abeokuta in Ogun state during Boye Best’s new album launch. This came a few days after Bajowa threatened legal action against Boye Best of allegedly using his evergreen song ‘Iwo Ko Lodami’ in promos […] Singer Goke Bajowa finally settles copyright dispute with Boye Best [VIDEO]

Real Madrid star, Kylian Mbappe, is the top scorer in the Champions League following this week’s semi-final first leg fixtures. The France international is two goals ahead of second-place, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, on the list. This comes after Kane scored a goal in Bayern Munich’s 5-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The England […] UCL: Top scorers after this week’s matches named

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has advocated a transition from wage-centric to welfare-centric labour engagement. The Centre stressed that improved public service delivery in healthcare, education, transportation, and power would significantly reduce household expenditure burdens. In a release by the Centre, the chief executive officer of the Centre for the Promotion […]

The National Association of Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) has commended former lawmaker, Effiong Dickson Bob, for what it described as his “visionary leadership” in advancing digital education in Nigeria through the Electronic Education Initiative (EDON). In a statement issued on Thursday by NANCES national president, Comrade Kur Isaac Ushahemba, the association praised the former […]

According to him, unless the court intervenes, INEC would continue to act in breach of its constitutional duty by retaining parties that have failed to meet the minimum requirements prescribed by law. The post 2027 Polls: Why INEC should deregister ADC, APP, 3 other parties, AGF tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.

A leadership educator with a growing international profile, Peter Adeleke, has been nominated in the Education category of the Calgary Awards, one of Canada’s most respected civic honours.