Even the severest critics of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration admit that the last few days have seen what appear (at least on the surface) to be a visible, reinvigorated, if Donald Trump-induced, earnestness in the fight against the unchecked widening and deepening of the theatres of death and destruction in the country. The firing […]

A statewide industrial action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, looms in Kwara State as a result of unmet demands to the state government. The national body of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) criticised the state government for what it described as continued failure to address long-standing welfare concerns affecting teachers across the […] Teachers strike looms in Kwara over unmet demands

Russia's Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, has expressed his country's commitment to reviving economic cooperation with Nigeria after over a decade of stagnation in the bilateral economic relation. The post Russia moves to revive economic cooperation with Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ghana’s fight against the HIV epidemic is undergoing an urgent strategic overhaul, triggered by alarming rates of new infections, particularly among youth who cite persistent stigma and embarrassment as major barriers to using basic preventive tools like condoms.

Arsenal’s quest to finally land a Premier League title continues with a trip to Aston Villa. What could possibly go wrong – an early Saturday kick-off, Villa Park, Unai Emery. In recent years, Emery has toppled the title charge of his former club. Two seasons ago, Villa beat Arsenal home and way without conceding. Last […] EPL: Aston Villa ready to topple Arsenal’s title charge

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Christopher Musa on his appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, describing the development as a major step toward strengthening the nation’s security architecture. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, said Musa’s emergence goes beyond a routine cabinet change, […] Musa’s appointment reflects renewed national security commitment – Lagos APC

ALL animals are equal, George Orwell wrote in his famous novel, Animal Farm, but some are more equal than others. That is the lesson officialdom has taught since the advent of Nigeria: all lives are equal but nomadic lives are more equal than others. Ask the Plateau man who, only this week, lost his rice […]

ECOWAS Commission has received 18 million euro in financial support from the French Development Agency (AFD) to implement two flagship regional projects for the sector. The post ECOWAS Commission secures €18m grant from AFP to fund new projects appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bosoye Olalere is the executive chairman of Ajogbe Agro- Allied Industries Ltd. Ajogbe Agro- Allied Industries is revolutionising the Nigerian beef ecosystem by addressing the longstanding pressures of nomadic herding, which have fueled farmer-herder clashes nationwide. The company recently developed a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) cattle feeds, with the grant and support from the United […]

In a bold and strategic effort to combat the escalating menace of drug and substance abuse among youths, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has intensified its intervention in Imo The post NDDC, partners launch anti-drug abuse campaign in Imo schools appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has intensified his call for the establishment of state police to contain the wave of insecurity in Nigeria. George made this call on Friday when he appeared during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was reacting to the worsening insecurity situation […] Insecurity: Bode George intensifies call for state police

A solemn atmosphere enveloped Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, on Friday as President Bola Tinubu, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Ogun State counterpart, Governor Dapo Abiodun, and several dignitaries joined relatives and well-wishers to bid farewell to Olusegun Awolowo. The expansive hall brimmed with prayers, hymns, […]

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has lamented that Nigeria’s colonial master, Britain left behind tribalism and religious bigotry. George made this statement on Friday during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was reacting to the state of the nation, saying since then, almost every […] Britain left behind tribalism, religious bigotry in Nigeria – Bode George

Accra recently hosted a historic gathering of African First Ladies, marking a day of sisterhood, solidarity, and shared commitment to maternal and child health.

Nana Kazaure, Head of Media and Strategic Communications of the Obidient Movement, has faulted some of the names on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed ambassadorial list. Kazaure said some of the names should be in jail and not on the ambassadorial list in Nigeria. In an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, on Friday night, the […] Ambassadorial list: Some nominees should be in jail – Obidient Movement’s Kazaure

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has revealed why the team’s captain, William Troost-Ekong unexpectedly retired from Nigeria’s national team. Iwobi said the defender was no longer playing as he would have wanted to play for his country. Ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Troost-Ekong on Thursday announced he was leaving the Super Eagles […] Iwobi hints on why Troost-Ekong left Super Eagles

Ladi Kwali’s story is one of those quiet Nigerian legends that never grow old. Born in 1925 in a small Gwari community in Kwali, she learned pottery the same way many girls around her did—by watching the women of her family shape clay into everyday household vessels. But from the beginning, her work carried something […]

Ango was appointed acting chairman of FCT-IRS in August 2024. He succeeded Haruna Abdullahi, who had served as acting chairman for about three years.

Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, has slammed the All Progressives Congress, APC, saying the party is now known for playing politics with serious national issues. According to him, it was this reason that a former director general of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ayodele Oke, was once prosecuted by the Economic and […] Ayo Oke: APC playing politics with serious national issues – Seriake Dickson

A police inspector attached to the Ekiadolor Area Command was shot dead on Friday after armed men opened fire during a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin City, Edo State. Spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Benin. According to him, the attack occurred around […] Edo police inspector shot dead at checkpoint during stop-and-search

Dr. Sunday Zaccheaus Saanu is a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work, perseverance, and purposeful pursuit. He began his academic journey at Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta (now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic), where he studied Mass Communication up to Higher National Diploma (HND) level. He later had a Masters in Communication Arts (MCA). […]

Former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, discusses constituency projects, the national budget, debt servicing, and ongoing economic reforms, emphasising why Nigeria must prioritise productivity over religious sentiment. He also bares his mind on the rationale behind his constituency empowerment initiatives, Governor Monday Okpebholo’s first year in […]

Oyo State Fire Service has recovered another man from a deep well in Ibadan, the state capital. The agency made this declaration via a statement issued on Friday. The statement was signed by its Chairman, Hon Maroof Akinwande. Akinwande in the statement said that a man of about 38 years was covered from a deep […] Oyo fire service evacuates man from well in Ibadan

Six distinguished Nigerian professionals will receive the prestigious IPSM Doctoral Fellow award in London for excellence in public sector management. Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-kunemofa-asu-to-receive-prestigious-ipsm-doctoral-fellow-award-in-london/

Aston Villa manager, Unai Emery, has said Arsenal are the best Premier League team so far this season. Emery stated on Friday, during his press conference ahead of their clash with the Gunners at Villa Park. The Spaniard, who replaced Arsene Wenger at the Emirates, goes into the game with his team sitting in third […] EPL: Unai Emery names favourites to win title ahead of Aston Villa vs Arsenal

A former governorship aspirant and women leader in Kogi State, Princess Grace Adejoh, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review the recently released list of ambassadorial nominees, arguing that several of the names do not reflect merit or the professional requirements of the role. The post ’Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominations should be based on merit’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Students from schools under the Education District II has once again emerged as champions at the just-concluded 21st Annual Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition (Secondary School Category). The competition was The post Education District 11 students shine at Lagos Spelling Bee contest appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has until December 10 to submit his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Interestingly, Chelle only submitted his 50-man provisional squad this week. By the time he unveiled that list, most countries had already filed their final squads to the Confederation of African […] AFCON 2025: Chelle faces players’ selection headache amid Troost-Ekong’s curious retirement

Kwara United have received a major boost ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 16 fixture against Niger Tornadoes. The Harmony Boys have welcome back the duo of Toheeb Gidado and Olanrewaju Abdulrahman from injury ahead of the game. The players rejoined the rest of their teammates in training in readiness for the […] NPFL: Kwara United get double injury boost ahead of Tornadoes clash

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers; ‎ ‎1. The All Progressives Congress Screening Committee for the Osun State governorship primary election has disqualified seven aspirants, including former deputy governor and APC National Secretary Senator Iyiola Omisore, immediate past Deputy Governor Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Kunle Adegoke, […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

Nigeria as a country has just lived through a Minister of Defence who was accused of being in bed with bandits and terrorists. Our country conveniently ignored all the screams and red flags; waved all the denunciations and, with our eyes wide open, made the immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, a […]

A simple daily habit—listening to music—could offer powerful protection against dementia, according to a major new study of older adults. The post Daily music listening helps to keep aging brains sharper for longer — Study appeared first on Vanguard News.

In what researchers are calling a ”breakthrough hiding in plain sight,” scientists have redesigned a 40-year-old deworming drug into a potent cancer-fighting compound, one that could one day be cheap, safe and even protective against some of the deadliest cancers. The post Cheap deworming drug shows promise as potential cancer killer appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lekan Osifeso Jr, otherwise known as Lojay has never been the type to hide behind the glitter of stardom. In an industry driven by bravado, the Monalisa hitmaker has carved The post LOJAY: I lost myself while loving someone else appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In a breakthrough that could turbocharge cancer treatment, scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered how tumours drain the strength of the body’s immune fighters and how to stop it. The post Study uncovers weapon against immune system in cancer patients appeared first on Vanguard News.

The governor announced the approval on Friday during his statewide engagement tour to Batsari, where he paid homage to the District Head of Wagini and interacted with community stakeholders The post Katsina gov approves five sec schools for Batsari, Wagini appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.