The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr. Abba Aliyu, has asserted that the agency’s latest wave of mini-grid deployments is specifically engineered to bypass the systemic flaws…

The company behind ChatGPT secured a defence contract with the Pentagon last month, hours after rival Anthropic refused to agree to unconditional military use of their technology.

Motorists rushed to buy cheaper petrol as MRS, Hyde, NNPC, other filling stations increase pump prices above N1,000 per litre across the country.

According to CAF, host nation Morocco requested the shift due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The post ANALYSIS: Huge toll of postponement of WAFCON 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A coalition of political stakeholders and grassroots mobilisers within the Accord Party in Osun State has cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke against approving automatic tickets for incumbent federal lawmakers, warning that such a move could create internal crisis within the party. The post Accord Stakeholders warn Adeleke against automatic tickets for lawmakers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Zyon Tech Academy opens applications for its 2026 tech internship programme on AI, software development, and cybersecurity for aspiring professionals.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the government of President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to withdraw the patently unlawful mass phone-tapping rules known as ‘Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations, 2019.’” The post SERAP takes Tinubu govt to ECOWAS Court over ‘failure to withdraw unlawful mass phone‑tapping rules’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The police accused the laboratory technician of running an illegal blood bank from a hair salon and selling unscreened blood to laboratories, raising concerns over unsafe transfusions and Nigeria’s thriving underground blood trade. The post Police arrest lab technician running illegal blood bank in hair salon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal Ministry of Works has advised motorists and other road users to plan their journeys and consider alternative routes ahead of scheduled repair works on the Kara Bridge along the outbound lane of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The post FG issues travel advisory ahead of Kara Bridge repairs on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway appeared first on Vanguard News.

Women’s rights are regressing worldwide as women hold only 64 per cent of the legal rights that men enjoy globally, a UN report has found. The post Women hold just 64% legal rights men enjoy globally — UN appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dr Kingsley Ade Adegbite In Nigeria’s already fragile information environment, numbers have enormous power. When a public official declares that ₦210 trillion has gone missing, the figure is large enough…

 On March 6, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, the Preacher of the Papal Household, gave the first of his Lenten Sermons, which will take place every Friday until March 27 in the…

 Bishop Dr Herbert Ekechukwu, Presiding Bishop, Lord of Glory Ministries, in this piece exclusively for SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, takes a Biblical look at the raging Middle East War involving America and…

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have released a video showing about 300 residents abducted during a recent attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The footage, which circulated widely on X on Saturday, showed the victims gathered under the watch of armed fighters believed to be members of the terrorist group. [...]

Prophet Uebert Angel highlights a Bible prophecy from Jeremiah 49, offering insight into Iran’s future and the broader Middle East conflict, in a viral video.

 Apostle Tony Olukoyede, a transformational leader, entrepreneur, and prolific author, is the President, Purpose Power International and Purpose Life Centre, Ogun State. He is also the Convener, Four Streams of…

The Oyo State Police Command has begun an investigation into an attack on the residence of a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Hazeem Gbolarumi, following violence linked to the Peoples Democratic Party state congress held in Ibadan on Saturday. Suspected political thugs reportedly stormed Gbolarumi’s residence in the Asi area of Ibadan North Local [...]

 Prophet Dr Anene Nwachukwu, the Founder and General Overseer of Rhema Deliverance International Ministry, clocked 53 penultimate and chose a low key celebration in line with the mood of the…

 In their first plenary assembly for 2026, the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome (CEAST) convened recently in the country’s capital, Luanda. During the meeting, they…

  Women seeking emotional healing and spiritual growth were recently brought together in a powerful conversation hosted by the Virtuous Vine Women Network through its platform, The VineYard Podcast. The…

Governor Bala Mohammed has called on residents of Alkaleri Local Government Area in Bauchi State affected by bandit attacks to return to their communities and defend themselves, assuring them of government support with weapons and training. The governor made the call while addressing displaced residents in Duguri community in Alkaleri LGA, urging them to confront […]

It is often said that there is ability in disability, but sad experiences seem to overshadow the potential of persons living with disabilities. PATRICK OFIKWU, NNAMDI MBAWIKE, KAMAL IBRAHIM, GODWIN ENNA, ACHOR ABIMAJE, ATTAH ANTHONY, OKEM MBAH, RICHARD NDOMA, ABDULLAHI OLESIN, IBRAHIM OBANSA, FRANCIS OKOYE, AZA MSUE and NONYE EKWENUGO, report. Persons living with disabilities […]

  In celebration of God’s faithfulness, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) said it is set to hold its annual Redeemer’s Day programme in all the 64 regions of…

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected electric cable vandals during a routine patrol along the Gitata–Gunduma Road in Karu Local Government Area of the state. The post Police arrest suspected cable vandals, recover tools in Nasarawa appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chairperson of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 8 Division, Mrs. Chinelo Iweora Koughna, has organised an interfaith Lent and Iftar fast dinner in Sokoto to promote peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding between Christians and Muslims. The event brought together members of both the Muslim and Christian communities, as well as wives of […]

The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion in the early hours of Sunday but no one was injured, police in the Norwegian capital said, adding the cause was not immediately known. The post Explosion at US embassy in Oslo, no injuries appeared first on Vanguard News.

Security operatives have rescued 12 people who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Efeche Forest located in Ette, in the Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims were freed during a joint security operation conducted on Friday, March 6, 2026. Those rescued were identified as Patrick Eze, Chidinma Eze, Paul Peter, a [...]

The Union of Igbo Youths defends Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu against COSEYL's allegations, citing verified NYSC records. Political motivations questioned.

Asked about the use of ground troops in general, Trump did not rule it out, saying: "Could there be? Possibly, for a very good reason -- it'd have to be a very good reason." The post Trump suggests US troops could be sent to secure Iran’s uranium appeared first on Vanguard News.

But you will not go there: but remember, your tongue will determine your destiny.   Point 3: THE DISTINGUISHING FRUITS OF MINISTERING TONGUES James 3:13,17-18; Psalms 37:30,31; Proverbs 31:26,31; Ephesians 4:29; Job 16:4,5; Psalms 119:171; Proverbs 25:15; Isaiah 6:5-8 The fruits that sets us apart, distinguish us and make us distinct. These are people who […]

Protect Your Head It sounds obvious, but a *properly fitted helmet* is your most important piece of gear. It should sit level on your head (not tilted back) and low on your forehead—about one or two finger-widths above your eyebrows. If you ever have a hard fall and the helmet hits the ground, replace it […]

Former Anambra State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has declared that no individual or group can prevent him from travelling to any part of the country, insisting that Nigerians have a constitutional right to move freely. Obi made the statement while reacting to a recent incident in [...]

Every few years Nigeria returns to the same conversation, electricity. A new policy is announced. A reform is proposed. A committee is formed. And Nigerians listen carefully, hoping that maybe this time something will finally change. Last week President Bola Tinubu proposed the establishment of a Grid Asset Management Company, GAMCO, as part of efforts […]

Sri Lanka discharged 22 Iranian crew from hospital who were plucked from life rafts after their warship was sunk by a US submarine, officials said Sunday. The post Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued from torpedoed Iranian vessel appeared first on Vanguard News.

 Today, March 8 is the 67th day of the year and 298 days to the end of the year. March 8 is International Women’s Day of celebration for all women.…

The quest for potions and foods that kindle the flames of desire is as old as humanity itself. From the ancient banquets of Rome to the herbal markets of West Africa, “aphrodisiacs”—named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love—have been woven into the fabric of cultural history. While folklore often leans toward the mythical, modern […]