Nigeria is making measurable progress in advancing women’s participation in nation building through increased representation in governance and the civil service, Chief Moyosore Adewuyi, newly conferred Grand Patron of the The post Nigerian women gaining ground in nation building, says WAWA Grand Patron appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for a unified, coordinated, and trust-driven approach to government communication, describing it as critical for delivering President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at an interactive session with Directors of Information and Resident Information Officers (RIOs) on grade levels 14–17, deployed across Ministries, Departments, […]

The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the judgment of a Federal High Court in Ibadan yesterday which  according to them rightly nullified the alleged jamboree National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State on November 15, 2025. While voiding the convention as illegal, the court barred Aminu Turaki and others […]

By Ajala Busuyi The recent incident involving Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the APC governorship candidate in Osun State, at a public event has sparked widespread outrage and debate, particularly among those who value Yoruba cultural norms and respect for traditional institutions. In a video that has circulated widely online, Oyebamiji is seen extending his hand for […] The post Oyebamiji’s Cultural Faux Pas: Handshake To A Traditional Ruler — A Pattern of Royal Disrespect Exposed appeared first on OsunDefender.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed commitment to support peace-building and stabilisation efforts in Benue State and the entire country. General Oluyede gave the assurance when he received the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, during a courtesy visit at the Defence Headquarters, in Abuja. A statement by the […]

Nigeria and the United States have signed a Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) to strengthen bilateral trade and investment in key economic sectors like agriculture, infrastructure and digital economy. This was revealed at the ministerial briefing in Lagos on Thursday that had Mr. Bradley McKinney, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department […]

Govs desperate to install successors, cover up wrongdoings – Ex-minister With barely one year until the 2027 general election, real political battles in ten Nigerian states have already begun, not at the polling units, but deep within party structures, where power, loyalty and legacy are being negotiated behind closed doors. These states, governed by second-term […]

While many traders in Anambra State avoid businesses on Mondays in solidarity with IPOB and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, others stay away from markets out of fear that their businesses will be looted. OKECHUKWU OBETA reports.   Traders and their customers in virtually all the markets in Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State, will […]

By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The crisis rocking Rivers State may escalate into violence if the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, carries out his threat to forcefully access the Yakubu Gowon Stadium should the state government continue to deny him permission to hold political rallies. On Friday, Wike warned that he and […] The post Rivers Crisis: Wike threatens stadium break-in over rally denial, says ‘heaven will not fall’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has appealed to the Anambra State Government and traders in Onitsha Main Market, as well as other affected markets, to sustain dialogue for the eventual reopening of the markets closed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The post Igbo elders caution against internal discord over closure of Onitsha Main market appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated that the recent demolition in parts of Makoko was carried out in the best interest of the public. He explained that the relocation of displaced residents from Okobaba to Agbowa cost the government billions of naira. Meanwhile, the governor has appealed to individuals and […] The post Sanwo-Olu defends Makoko demolition, seeks security fund support appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki No few than four persons have been killed in Okporojo-Oso Edda in Edda Local Government Area in a renewed boundary crisis between the community and neighboring Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. It was gethered that two dead bodies recovered while two persons were still missing. Some […] The post Ebonyi boundary crisis: Four beheaded, others injured, property destroyed in renewed clash appeared first on Vanguard News.

The governor has not only stripped Mr Kwankwaso of his primary bargaining chip but has also triggered a critical political transition that places his own survival at stake. The post Kano governor’s long walk to APC reveals battle ahead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The disagreement over the volume of revenue to be distributed among the three tiers of government this month has stalled the sharing of federation revenue in the last two weeks. The post FAAC: States’ rejection of N1.9 trn stalls January revenue distribution appeared first on Vanguard News.

For decades, Benue State has proudly carried the title of “Food Basket of the Nation.” Its vast arable land and strong farming culture have sustained millions across Nigeria. Yet, agriculture alone has not been sufficient to shield the state and nation at large from economic shocks, youth unemployment, or revenue volatility. The post Industrialising Benue: How Governor Alia is rebuilding state’s economic base appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday moved quickly to steady nerves within its ranks after the Federal High Court in Ibadan declined to grant an order of mandamus in a case linked to the party’s internal leadership dispute, insisting that the Kabiru Turaki–led structure that emerged from the Ibadan […] The post PDP insists Ibadan convention still valid after court declines mandamus appeared first on Vanguard News.

At 7:21 a.m. on Ahmadu Bello Way in Abuja, a battered Toyota Carina II taxi crawled toward the Federal Secretariat. The radio crackled through the traffic hum as the morning news broke: another governor had defected. The post 2027: Seven governors defying the APC hurricane appeared first on Vanguard News.

In a policy shift that has sparked intense debate among urban planners and environmentalists, the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has announced its intention to rezone portions of the Kpeshi Lagoon buffer zone for residential use.

By Prisca Sam-Duru At a most inspiring press conference held in Lagos on Thursday, January 29, 2026, which marks a new phase in the evolution of Nigeria’s foremost platforms for intellectual and creative excellence, NLNG, unveiled the new visual brand elements for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation, and […] The post NLNG unveils new visual identities of the Nigeria Prizes appeared first on Vanguard News.

Discover top NGO scholarships in Nigeria, such as the Mastercard Foundation and Tony Elumelu scholarships, offering tuition, accommodation, and mentorship.

Political power in Nigeria is often built on alliances, but it is frequently destroyed by ambition and the struggle for supremacy. Across the country, political godfathers and their protégés have repeatedly walked the same path: unity in opposition, victory at the polls, and rupture in power. The post Bloody politics of godfathers and godsons appeared first on Vanguard News.

The US government enters a partial shutdown after missing a funding deadline, driven by a dispute over DHS. A quick resolution is expected next week. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-govt-shuts-down-quick-fix-expected/

Twenty-five years ago, Zaki Terungwa Gwaza Bunde, the clan head of Mbatyav in Shitile, Benue State, woke before dawn because the land was waiting. The post Attention Nigeria: Capturing new life of Zaki, Benue King now in IDP Camp appeared first on Vanguard News.

"There are some steps I ought to have taken to move the state forward but I dare not because of fear that taking such decisions would affect my victory in 2027. For example, some people who failed examinations and should have been sanctioned one way or the other could not be punished because of second term ambition." The post Nigerians back Gov Bago on single tenure for govs, President appeared first on Vanguard News.

Wondering how to apply for the Seplat Scholarship? Learn about eligibility rules, application steps, and important details for Nigerian students.

Catherine O'Hara, the comedic actress best known for her starring roles in the Home Alone and Beetlejuice films, as well as her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt's Creek, has died aged 71.

  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has declared the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, unfit to host home matches of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), citing the deteriorating condition of the facility. The decision came just hours after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved a request by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to change […] The post NPFL Declares Lekan Salami Stadium Unfit For 3SC Matches appeared first on OsunDefender.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) goes to the polls today, Saturday, January 31, to elect its flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Meet Mojirade Bepo, a Lagos confectioner who turned a six-year wait for university admission into a thriving snack business. Learn her inspirations. Read More: https://punchng.com/staying-at-home-six-years-before-admission-shaped-my-business-path-lagos-confectioner-bepo/

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the umbrella body for professional screen actors in the Nigerian film industry, said plans were underway to build ‘Nollywood Centre’, a multi-purpose creative hub in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The outgoing National President of AGN, Dr Ejezie Emeka Rollas, disclosed this in his address at the inauguration […]

‎The troops of 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army with massive support from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), have sustained coordinated offensive operations against terrorist elements within the Joint Operations Area (JOA) in Kwara State, achieving notable successes between January 23 and 29, 2026. Captain Maureen Ogbuka disclosed this on Friday […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has launched its Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2026, as a low-cost roadmap to boost national gas production to 12 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by 2030 while attracting over $60 billion in new investments across the oil and gas sector. Unveiled at NNPC Towers in Abuja on […]

The Ghana Police Service has activated a massive security operation across all 16 regions to safeguard the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries, scheduled for today, Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Friday, upheld the death sentences handed down to five persons convicted over the 2018 Offa bank robbery. The appealate court dismissed the convicts’ appeals as lacking in merit. The Kwara State director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mohammed Akande, who witnessed the proceedings, told newsmen that […]

Is Asa married? The singer is unmarried and keeps her love life private. Discover her views on relationships and the music career that defines her.

Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on the United Kingdom’s private sector to lead the next wave of investment in Ghana, touting a dramatic macroeconomic turnaround and a business-friendly “reset” that has made the Cedi Africa’s top-performing currency. Speaking at a high-profile reception on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in honor of […]