Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), the pet project of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Patience Umo Eno, has impacted 53,987 lives in state in last two years, its Board of Trustees chairman and coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has stated. Speaking during the GIFA’s second anniversary celebration […]

All Progressives Congress (APC) members protesting the conduct of the party congresses have been admonished to remain calm by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Akpabio spoke when the aggrieved party members stormed his Shelter Afrique, Uyo residence with their grievances. They were told to remain calm as their grievances would be communicated to the Senate […]

In the most recent reporting period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, Indian authorities deported over 2,331 persons, with Nigerians accounting for 63 per cent of the total number of foreign nationals removed from the South Asian country.

The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a violent incident that disrupted the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru on February 19.

Nigerian talent shone brightly at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) in London, with actress Wunmi Mosaku and the Nigerian-produced film ‘My Father’s Shadow’ emerging as winners. Mosaku took home the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in Sinners, further cementing her reputation at the BAFTAs. She previously won in the same category [...]

Out of the 361 wards and 34 local government areas in the state, Mohammed-Ali noted that the number of petitions received was relatively low.

A political association in Bauchi State has expressed confidence that the emergence of Bala Wunti as the next governor will fast-track the actualisation of oil and gas exploration in the state. The chairman of Bala Wunti G11 Organisation, Alhaji Hassan Abubakar, stated this yesterday when he led members of the group on a courtesy visit […]

Nollywood veteran Wale Akorede, widely known as Okunnu, has vowed to take action against Olasco Films following a long-standing financial dispute. The actor claims he never received payment for producing and directing a movie for the company over 16 years ago. Olasco Films had previously called Okunnu an ingrate in an interview with Tunde Ola-Yusuf, [...]

Arokodare had in a post on his social media handle said he was subjected to racist abuse following his failure to score a penalty in the match against Crystal Palace.

Former chairman of the Gombe State Football Association, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has expressed his disapproval of the Nigeria Football Federation’s potential decision to renew the contract of Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle. Chelle, who is currently on a monthly salary of about $50,000, has less than a year left on his existing contract. Recent […] Super Eagles: Nigeria will regret it – Gara-Gombe warns NFF against handing Chelle $130,000 salary

 Dr. Gbenga Hashim is a presidential hopeful and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview he expresses concern over the killings in the country, especially the…

The Chiefs and people of Ho in the Asogli State have paid homage to the late Togbega Kwaku Ayim IV, Paramount Chief of Ziavi, with a symbolic Asafo performance. This depicts the unflinching relation between the two traditional areas, since their settlement at the present location in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region. This […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sweden Branch, has extended its warmest congratulations to Mahamudu Bawumia on his election as the party’s 2028 presidential candidate on January 31, 2026.

Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has expressed confidence that Ademola Lookman will thrive under manager Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid. Describing Simeone as an astute and tactical manager, Ighalo believes that Lookman’s transition to one of Spain’s premier clubs will significantly enhance his development as a player. Since his recent move from Atalanta on […] LaLiga: Ighalo predicts what’ll happen to Lookman playing under Simeone at Atletico Madrid

Lagos State chapter of the Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, has suspended its strike following the intervention of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The decision was announced at the weekend in a statement signed by the union’s Lagos State Secretary, Kabiawu Gbolahan, who said the suspension followed extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders and labour […] JOHESU suspends strike after Lagos Assembly intervention

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has proposed the establishment of an Education Emergency Response Fund.

Torkwase Nyiekaa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a total of 239,210 voters participated in the February 21, 2026 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory…

Suspected gunmen on Sunday evening invaded Gwana community in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, forcing residents to flee for safety. The attackers reportedly stormed the village at about 5:30 p.m., causing panic and chaos as they shot sporadically and chased people out of their homes. As of the time of filing this report, […]

The Kebbi Development Forum has called for urgent security reforms following the killing of at least 33 people in an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on eight communities in Arewa Local Government Area of the state. Residents said the assailants also rustled cattle during the assault, described as one of the deadliest incidents recorded in […] Kebbi attack: Group demands urgent security overhaul

The British Pound has opened the new trading week with moderate gains against the Nigerian Naira on Monday, February 23, 2026. The post Pound to Naira exchange rate today, February 23, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abia State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, will hold its rescheduled Ward Congress on Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 in the State. The party will also hold the Local Government Congress on Thursday, 26th February in 2026. This was made known in a statement from the APC caucus in Abia State. It explained that […] APC to hold ward, LGA congresses in Abia Wednesday after suspension of exercise

Yesterday, the political world witnessed what can only be described as the most lopsided football match since secondary school inter-house sports. Venue: Federal Capital Territory. Occasion: The FCT Cup Final. Teams: The Coalition All Stars vs One Man United. The Coalition All Stars arrived in style. Three ace strikers warming up dramatically: Atiku Abubakar adjusting […]

‎ The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast dust haze and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. ‎ ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze on Monday across the northern region throughout the forecast period. ‎ ‎NiMet said few states such as Borno and Yobe are to experience […] NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze, cloudiness across Nigeria

What was meant to be a celebration of sporting talent at the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru ended in violence after a confrontation broke out between students of two participating schools on Thursday, February 19.

The Nigerian Naira opened the new trading week with a slight gain against the US Dollar on Monday, February 23, 2026. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 23, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, several celebrities and socialites are publicly aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term. President Tinubu already has most of the governors in his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST recalls that prior to the 2023 presidential election, the former Governor of Lagos State received similar overwhelming […] City Boys Movement: Tinubu harvests socialites, entertainers ahead of 2027

Stakeholders raise alarm as the Old Oyo forest reserve reportedly becomes a hideout for terrorists, heightening security concerns in Oyo State, southwest Nigeria.

Environmental advocacy organisation A Rocha Ghana has renewed its appeal for tougher measures to combat illegal mining, warning that the country’s forests and water bodies remain under serious threat despite ongoing interventions.

More than a decade after Nigeria privatised its power sector, tension is rising across the industry — not over tariffs or megawatts The post 82 months of unremitted pension deductions heighten tension in electricity sector appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Dele Sobowale Chief Adebutu is the first Nigerian to be awarded four National Honours. Chief was born by Muslim father and mother; yet he voluntarily became a Christian and served the Methodist Church of Nigeria, so diligently and faithfully, he became a Knight of John Wesley, 1703-1791, the highest honour in the church. To the best of […] The post How gaming “Baba Ijebu” has transformed Nigeria positively appeared first on Vanguard News.

The good people of Abia State would be forgiven for not seeing the giant strides recorded by Governor Alex Otti coming. After all, in 2023, as a titanic tussle for the soul of “God’s own State” went the distance, it appeared for a long time that the captors of the state and their vicious politics […]

Nigeria is sitting on between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion in stranded, abandoned and underutilised capital across public and private sectors, the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has said. The group described the figure as one of the largest pools of dormant economic value in Africa. PeacePro said research it reviewed indicates that as much […]

Justice Othman Musa of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has turned down a request by a firm, EOD Lagos PFM Limited to be joined as a party in a Lagos property dispute pending before the court. The firm has been adversely affected by the order of the FCT High Court sealing […]

The federal government has filed criminal charges against an  Abuja-based medical practitioner, John Abebe, who is also a pastor with Living Faith Church, Durumi, Abuja. It accused him of fraud, criminal conspiracy, unlawful disclosure of confidential medical records, and alleged sale of a couple’s embryos. The charges were filed before the High Court of the […]

The Gbetseli Manste, Nii Teye Kojo Amankwah Sune I, has issued a strong warning to authorities, including the Ghana Water Company Limited, to urgently resolve the persistent water crisis in the community or face a massive street demonstration.

In a major boost for pension contributors and retirees, PenCom, has announced the launch of a self-service online data recapture platform The post Relief for pensioners as PenCom unveils online recapture portal appeared first on Vanguard News.