Now that he is at home, what will the court do today when Mallam Nasir el-Rufai’s case comes up? His bail application is slated to be moved today, but some extra-legal super powers freed him on Saturday. Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, had on Tuesday, March 24, ordered that el-Rufai be […]

Chief Judge of Lagos State, Kazeem Alogba, has approved a one-week vacation for the state judiciary in observance of the Easter celebrations. The break will run from April 3 to April 10, 2026, with full court sittings expected to resume across the state on Monday, April 13, 2026. The directive was conveyed in a public […] Easter: Lagos Chief Judge declares one-week court vacation

The ban has been hailed as a godsend for parents sick of seeing children glued to their phones. The post Australia Investigates Tech Giants Over Social Media Ban Breaches appeared first on Channels Television.

Thousands ​of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, ‌two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, as President Donald Trump weighs his next steps in the war against Iran. Reuters first reported on March 18 that Trump’s administration was considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops […] The post Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Gawuna visited former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) following his resignation from the APC. The post Kano APC 2023 governorship candidate resigns from party, visits Kwankwaso appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ahead of the much anticipated 2027 general elections, stakeholders have called on leaders across board to ensure gender-inclusiveness in a bid to boost the nation’s economy. The stakeholders made the call on Monday at the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration themed “Communicate to Balance: Gain Equity, Empower Women,” organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public […] 2027: Stakeholders call for gender-inclusiveness

Ghana said Tuesday they have dismissed coach Otto Addo, hours after a friendly defeat to Germany and just over 70 days until the World Cup. The post Ghana sack coach Addo 10 weeks before World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

Residents of three rural communities in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State, Katai, Faudan, and Gaba Gadi, are reeling from the aftermath of a violent raid that left homes in ruins, livelihoods destroyed, and tensions dangerously heightened. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, March 27, 2026, about 60 kilometres from […] Homes in ruins, livelihoods destroyed as security forces allegedly raid Kano communities

Mr Izunaso described FirstBank Sam Okwaraji U-16 tournament as a structured pathway for nurturing disciplined young players across the country The post New Okwaraji U-16 tournament set to discover Nigeria’s next football talents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Australia, which in December became the first country to introduce measures to protect teens from online threats, is investigating Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube for possible breaches. The post Indonesia Summons Google, Meta Over Non-Compliance With Teen Social Media Ban appeared first on Channels Television.

As sirens rang out in Jerusalem, Israel's military said it had responded to fresh Iranian missiles, while local Iranian media reported new explosions in Tehran that caused "power outages in parts" of the capital. The post Iran fires missiles across Middle East as Trump threatens oil hub appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady performance against the United States Dollar in the official market as the first quarter of 2026 drew to a close, despite emerging pressures on the country’s external reserves. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 31, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

US President, Donald Trump, has again threatened to blow up Iranian power plants, including Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf, if Tehran does not agree a peace deal “shortly”. The post M-East crisis: Trump makes new attack threat on Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

10 Nigerian companies have declared N24.3 billion in unclaimed dividends in 2025, about a 26 per cent drop from N32.65 billion reported in 2024. The Companies are Nestle Nigeria, Dangote Cement, MTN Nigeria Communication (MTNN), UAC of Nigeria, BUA Cement, Lafarge Africa, AXA Mansard, Unilever Nigeria, Nigerian Breweries, Aradel Holdings and Seplat Energy. In 2015, […]

United Kingdom will increase visa fees for people seeking to visit, study, work or live in the country. The UK home office said the visa charges would rise by up to £222 and take effect from April 8. The post UK to raise visa fees up to £222 from April appeared first on Vanguard News.

*Says Nigeria needs $14bn annually to bridge infrastructure gap *As IsDB invests over $2.4bn By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Adesina Wahab THE Minister of Finance, who is also the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Olawale Edun, has said the nation is targeting an annual 7 percent growth in its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, […] The post Why we are targeting 7% annual GDP growth — Edun appeared first on Vanguard News.

Zenith Bank Plc has introduced the Visa Signature Card in collaboration with Visa, as part of a shift in Nigeria’s premium banking segment toward access-driven financial services for affluent, globally mobile customers. The Visa Signature Card, which is dollar-denominated and has a higher limit than the normal card, is designed to enable seamless local and […]

Nigeria’s economic growth outlook faces fresh downside risks as persistent global oil price shocks stemming from Middle East tensions threaten to weaken expansion and reignite inflationary pressures, according to a new report by VNL Capital. Projecting that the Nigerian economy will grow by 4.24 per cent in 2026, the report said sustained energy price volatility […]

Sarah Martins blasts Blessing Okorie over alleged forged cancer test results, sharing stuning claims and mixed reactions. An unfolding scandal in Nollywood.

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East is casting a shadow over the global economy, threatening recovery and triggering widespread disruptions. In a blog post by top officials, the IMF said the conflict, beyond its human toll, is “upending lives and livelihoods” […] The post Middle East war dims global economic outlook, says IMF appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited (RMB) has been named the Private Equity Deal of the Year (West Africa) for its advisory role in Helios Investment Partners and Sojitz’s exit from Axxela, at the 2025 DealMakers West Africa Awards, marking the second consecutive year it has won in this category. Also, Head of Corporate Finance at […]

The Vice President was received at the residence by a former Governor of Bauchi state, Ahmad Muazu and a former Chief of Army Staff, retired Gen. Abdurrahman Dambazau, among others.

…Kwankwaso: ADC not a threat, APC declares The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, led other party chieftains to formally receive a former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into the party yesterday in Kano. Kwankwaso, who resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Sunday, registered with ADC […]

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA-The Federal Government has moved Nigeria’s next-generation satellite programme into the execution phase, with NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B scheduled for launch in 2028 and 2029 to boost connectivity, security and digital economy growth. Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT Limited, Mrs Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, disclosed this at the opening of the 2026 Satellite Week in Abuja. […] The post New satellite plan nears execution stage ahead of 2028, 2029 takeoff —FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday updated its website to recognise the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely 24 hours after the party’s 2026 National Convention in Abuja. According to the commission’s latest listing, Abdulrahman Mohammed is confirmed as National Chairman, while Samuel Anyanwu is recognised as National Secretary. […]

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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has terminated the appointments of all political aides in his administration with immediate effect. The sack, disclosed on Tuesday, affects all Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) across the state. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the development was […] Aiyedatiwa sacks political aides, set to appoint 1,000 aides

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has informed his aides of his readiness to end the conflict in the Middle East even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Guardian UK reports, quoting the Wall Street Journal. The President is said to have communicated to his aides that he is prepared to […] Iran: Trump informs aides of readiness to end war without reopening Strait of Hormuz

•Signals revolution in Nigeria’s trade value chain By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor A major shift in Nigeria’s trade modernization journey may have started as global logistics giant DHL, alongside the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) and National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency NESREA), successfully commenced the electronic submission and […] The post DHL, SON, NAQS, NESREA launch cargo manifest, licenses & permits transmission on NSW appeared first on Vanguard News.

Brazil coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has listed two things his team must do to win the 2026 World Cup. Ancelotti spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Brazil’s international friendly with Croatia on Tuesday, at 7:00 PM ET at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, United States. The Italian admitted that Brazil must have talent […] World Cup 2026: Ancelotti lists two things Brazil must do to win trophy

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government’s inability to meet its financial obligations to power generation companies has deepened the crisis in the already struggling electricity sector, with fresh data showing it paid only N76.95 billion (about four percent) of the N1.928 trillion subsidy required in 2025. Although the government budgeted N958 billion for electricity subsidies […] The post ELECTRICITY: Liquidity crisis worsens as FG pays 4% of N1.9trn subsidies appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has said the young Nigerians, particularly Gen Z, have shown interest in joining the APC, attributing the trend to sustained outreach and youth-focused initiatives. He also revealed plans to relaunch the Jagaban Army Movement 2.0 to drive door-to-door voter engagement ahead of future […]

In Nigeria, elections are not merely contests of ideas. They are deeply spiritual exercises in distribution. Not distribution of wealth in any structural or policy-driven sense, but the more immediate and culturally resonant act of sharing things that can be touched, cooked, worn, or, in moments of urgency, quietly sold before evening. It begins quietly. […]

Persistent blackouts across Nigerian states have intensified calls for the removal of the minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Over the past four months, electricity supply has remained erratic, with generation levels fluctuating between 2,000 and 4,000 megawatts— far below the needs of a population exceeding 250 million. As of March […] Nigeria’s power sector crisis: Pressure mounts on Tinubu to sack Adelabu

Spain head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has insisted that his side is one of the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup. Spain will face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H of the competition, starting in three months. Speaking at his pre-match interview ahead of Spain’s international friendly match with Egypt […] De La Fuente puts Spain among favourites to win 2026 World Cup

Residents of the Nigerian Army Housing Estates and adjoining communities in Kurudu, Abuja, are living in constant fear as insecurity and poor electricity supply continue to plague the area, affecting daily life and economic activities. Mrs Amina Sani, a resident of the estate, said the situation has created widespread anxiety among families, with people unable […]