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ABUJA — The Federal Government, through the Nigerian High Commission in India, has been attending to the cases of hundreds of Nigerians detained in various prisons across the country, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said. NiDCOM disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying…
By Efe Onodjae Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has said the average Nigerian can survive on N3,000 daily, arguing that poverty benchmarks should be considered within the economic context of individual countries. Omokri stated this on Sunday Politics, a television programme…
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on his social media accounts on Sunday, after eight years and 59 caps with the Lions of Teranga. The post Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football appeared first on Vanguard News.
Erling Haaland said it was a "great feeling" to seal Manchester City's controversial 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday after the Norway striker's goal survived a contentious VAR review. The post ‘I’m never usually offside’ — Haaland reacts to controversial goal in Man City win appeared first…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing the late elder statesman as a patriot, bridge-builder and “colossus” of public service. The post Bamanga Tukur, a colossus of public service…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday took centre stage at the ongoing 2026 BRICS Summit, calling for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and international financial institutions. The post Tinubu to BRICS: It’s time to rewrite rules of global governance, finance appeared first on Vanguard…
Armed bandits, in the early hours of Sunday, reportedly attacked an Operation Burst base located within a forest reserve along the Igbeti–Igboho axis in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, setting ablaze a block within the security base and a patrol van. The post Bandits allegedly attack…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Abi has been evicted from the reality TV show, becoming the latest housemate to leave the ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition. The post Abi, Araga evicted from BBNaija season 11 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Chowdeck CEO, Femi Aluko, has disclosed that riders on the food delivery platform earn an average of N100,000 per week, with the highest-performing riders making significantly more. The post Our riders earn average of N100k per week – Chowdeck CEO, Femi Aluko appeared first on Vanguard News.
The ADC spokesman further alleged that the ruling party had resorted to threats because it had lost the support of Nigerians. The post 2027: Free, fair or not, we’re ready for anything - ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.
Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first half red card, to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. The post Haaland fires 10-man Man City to famous win at Man Utd appeared first on Vanguard News.
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season. The post Yamal shines with brace as Barcelona beat Levante 4-2 to stay perfect appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Governors from Northern states and senior members of the Federal Executive Council on Sunday converged on Kaduna to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, ahead of the 2027 general elections…
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Federal Government has said aquatic life and the ecosystem have largely recovered in most creeks across Ogoni, Rivers State, following ongoing environmental remediation efforts. The government also unveiled the second phase of the shoreline cleanup and…
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — A political analyst, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has criticised members of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) over their reported endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a second term in office. Ejiofor…
By Dickson Omobola Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has raised the alarm over the increasing number of Air Operator Certificates, AOCs, being issued to new airlines, saying existing aviation infrastructure may not be sufficient to accommodate the expected growth in aircraft. Spokesperson for the…
…Commissioner says state adopts data-driven, preventive approach to waterfront management By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to tackle flooding, regulate sand dredging and improve the management of its waterfronts and waterways to protect lives…
Bishop Ezeokafor Is a Living Testimony’ — Soludo By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, on his 74th birthday. In a goodwill message, Soludo commended Ezeokafor for dedicating his…
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Tension has gripped Osogbo, Osun State capital, following the reported killing of an aide and associate of Governor Ademola Adeleke, Dauda Oyeyemi, popularly known as “Emir”. Oyeyemi was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Sunday amid a dispute over…
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Kaduna State chapter, has disclosed that its members lost more than 200,000 cattle and at least 50 people to cattle rustling, banditry, communal clashes and other forms of insecurity between January…
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo ABUJA — The Igbo Political Movement in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, pledging a minimum of two million votes for the All Progressives Congress, APC…
Warns against cultural erosion, social media blackmail By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has said his administration has completed more than 500 kilometres of roads across the state since assuming office. Nwifuru stated this at the weekend at Amagu, the…
By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer, identified as Rilwan, in the Apata area of Ibadan as part of its intensified intelligence-led operations against illicit drugs and other activities fuelling crime in the state. The suspect, a resident of…
By Idris Salisu, Gusau No fewer than 2,933 Islamic scholars and Imams from across Zamfara State gathered on Saturday to offer special prayers for peace, stability and progress in Nigeria, as well as the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The scholars and…
