The ongoing supremacy contest among Yoruba obas, including the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife, is a needless rivalry distracting from real issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/supremacy-contest-yoruba-obas-missing-the-point/

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf pledges support for traders affected by the devastating Kano market fire at Singer Market, which destroyed millions in Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-market-fire-gov-pledges-support-for-affected-traders/

The University of Lagos, UNILAG, recently celebrated one of its most illustrious scholars, Professor Akinsoya Olaidi Osibogun, as he was conferred with the title of Distinguished Professor during the 53rd convocation ceremonies. The post 53rd Unilag convocation: Osibogun bags Distinguished Professorship title appeared first on Vanguard News.

As the global system fractures, discover the lessons Nigeria can learn from Canada’s response to the changing world order to build its own strategic autono Read More: https://punchng.com/changing-world-order-lessons-from-canada-for-nigerias-survival/

Nigeria's high neonatal mortality rate is a crisis of coordination rather than a mere shortage of funds, a veteran Senior Paediatrician Dr. Efunbo Dosekun, has warned. The post Unified healthcare network can end Nigeria’s high neonatal mortality — Dosekun appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all schools due to credible security threats, calling it a proactive measure to protect stud Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-shuts-schools-over-security-concerns/

Exploring the conflict between Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act and constitutional press freedom. How vague laws are used to silence dissent and threaten democrac Read More: https://punchng.com/press-freedom-reconciling-security-imperatives-with-constitutional-democracy/

Nigeria’s Press Organisation warns that unregulated foreign platforms threaten national security, democracy, and the sustainability of local journalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/npo-to-tinubu-regulate-foreign-platforms-or-lose-nigerian-media/

Legal icon and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has expressed the university’s readiness to find a lasting solution to Cancer treatment. Speaking during the signing…

A personal conversation reveals insights into Ekiti State. Discussing the upcoming election, Gov. Oyebanji’s performance, new developments, and Nigerian po Read More: https://punchng.com/my-phone-conversation-with-a-friend-on-ekiti/

BY FEMI FALANA SAN On October 18, 2025, the Sahara Reporters reported that some military officers ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier General were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the government. The online news medium also linked the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day parade […] The post Why coup plotters cannot be tried in a military tribunal appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court following a nomination by President Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-confirms-oyewole-as-supreme-court-justice-2/

Each year, around 400,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. In Nigeria, roughly 7 percent of the country’s 127,000 annual cancer cases are in children, many of whom face delayed diagnosis and limited access to treatment. The post Inside Nigeria’s battle to save children living with cancer appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Benue State government declares a Lassa fever outbreak, reporting 56 suspected cases, 8 confirmed, and 3 deaths. Emergency response is now active. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-activates-surveillance-as-lassa-fever-cases-hit-56/

The Australian government has issued a serious Nigeria travel warning, advising its citizens against visiting 26 states due to terrorism and kidnapping ris Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-australia-warns-citizens-against-travel-to-26-nigerian-states/

UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has ordered senior officers to implement a human rights-based policing framework across all operations, as part of a broader effort to reform law…

Renowned American Christian worship leader and singer Ron Kenoly dies at 81. He was celebrated for iconic songs like “Majesty” and “Lift Him Up.” Read More: https://punchng.com/american-gospel-singer-ron-kenoly-dies-at-81/

The Nigerian government launches a youth empowerment program, the Safe Nigeria Initiative, to equip 11,000 vulnerable youths to tackle national insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-empowers-11000-vulnerable-youths-to-tackle-insecurity/

Nigeria’s ruling APC defends President Tinubu’s foreign trips as beneficial, while opposition parties label them wasteful. Get both sides of the debate. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-opposition-disagree-on-gains-of-tinubus-foreign-trips/

IBADAN – Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that no one will be allowed to hold down the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for any other party to be in power.…

The US Africa Command identifies Nigeria as a crucial partner in countering ISIS and Al-Qaeda in West Africa, highlighting a growing security collaboration Read More: https://punchng.com/us-names-nigeria-key-ally-in-campaign-against-isis-al-qaeda/

Nigeria’s FG proposes a N3.6tn deduction from the Federation Account to fund the electricity subsidy, sharing the financial burden across all government ti Read More: https://punchng.com/electricity-subsidy-fg-to-deduct-n3-6tn-from-federation-account/

“Warnings are vain, the printed word is futile, experience teaches no lessons”“-  Douglas Reed There are certain phrases that never die in Nigerian politics. They reappear like clockwork at critical moments, uttered with solemnity and flourish, yet met with skepticism by the public. Chief among them is the oft-repeated line: “I remain loyal.” It is spoken […] The post “I Remain Loyal”: Nigeria’s Anthem of Political Survival (1), by Usman Sarki appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Obetta The Health Emergency Initiative, HEI, has warned that Nigeria’s future human capital is at risk as childhood malnutrition continues to undermine brain development, physical growth and long-term productivity.The non-governmental organisation raised the alarm on Tuesday during the flag-off of its Gift Health Nutrition Programme, implemented in partnership with Cardgoal, at Massey Street […] The post Malnutrition threatening Nigeria’s Future, HEI, Cardgoal warn appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian lady has shared an emotional post on Facebook speaking about the late singer Ifunanya. Netizens reacted massively to the post on Facebook.

President Bola Tinubu intervenes to end the Rivers State feud, halting impeachment actions against Governor Fubara and recognising Wike as political leader.

Nigeria’s data privacy ecosystem has generated an estimated N16.2 billion in less than two years, according to the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji. Speaking during a virtual press conference at a recent capacity-building engagement in Lagos, Olatunji said the figure reflects the growing importance of data protection in […] The post Nigeria’s data privacy economy hits N16.2bn —NDPC appeared first on Tribune Online.

The sometimes-careless manner it reports without bothering to admit its errors probably did it for me. But when Sahara Reporters broke the news of a foiled coup, I didn’t pay it serious attention. The fact that no other mainstream medium followed its lead was a red flag. Premium Times, as I recall it, later followed up […] The post It was not a coup but a planned bloodbath, by Rotimi Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.

ABUJA – The Senate has called on governments at all levels to urgently bridge critical gaps in emergency healthcare delivery by mandating minimum stocks of anti-venom and other life-saving antidotes in…

By Demola Akinyemi, ILORIN The Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has gifted annual WAEC scholarship scheme to cover 300 secondary school students across the three senatorial districts of Kwara State. The 300 beneficiaries compared with the last event, marked a 50 per cent increase in number of beneficiaries. The scholarship distribution ceremony was held at the […] The post Foundation gifts WAEC scholarship to 300 Kwara students  appeared first on Vanguard News.

An Ibadan-based pharmacist, Abiodun Ajibade, has raised an alarm over the menace of fake drugs in Nigerian markets. Ajibade noted that the menace of fake drugs has negative consequences on…

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s macroeconomic stability in 2025 reflects a deliberate policy shift anchored in monetary discipline, fiscal restraint and improved coordination among policymakers, analysts have said. This lays a firm foundation for the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2) and the long-term Vision 2030 agenda. NDS 2 is Zimbabwe’s medium-term blueprint for the 5 years […]

ABUJA – The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas,  represented by Hon. Loari Kwamoti, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, officially inaugurated an Ad-Hoc Committee mandated…

By Wole Mosadomi, Minna Niger State Government has approved and gazetted a new retirement age and years of service for all teachers in the state. The new policy takes effect immediately.  Under the policy, the new retirement age is now 65 years as against the previous 60 years while the years in service has now been […] The post Niger pegs teachers’ retirement age at 65 appeared first on Vanguard News.

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s stock markets have started 2026 on a strong footing, but analysts caution this may be a precursor to selective gains ahead, anchored on consolidation rather than broad-based rallies. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange is up 31,13 percent for the period to January 20, reflecting a sharp early-year rebound led by bellwether counters. Heavyweights […]

Lately, I have been met with a silent realisation that history rarely retires. Oftentimes, it only changes clothes and walks back into power. You may realise how poignant this fact is when you consider the current geopolitical chaos across the world. From the smoking war fronts to the jittery markets that shed trillions, the displaced […] The post Britain’s imperial past still troubles world appeared first on Tribune Online.