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Today marks a significant day for the APC as 30 governors, 88 senators, and 242 representatives await their political fates. The news also highlights the passing of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo at 40 after battling cancer.
Ex-minister Gwarzo withdraws from the Kano North senatorial bid, endorsing Senator Barau Jibrin for APC party unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer after signing a lucrative contract extension with Inter Miami CF. According to figures released by the MLS Players Association, cited by PUNCH Online on Wednesday, the Argentina captain now earns an annual base s...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led Nigeria’s delegation to the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and industrialisation. The post Tinubu calls for stronger African economic integration at Nairob...
Nume Ekeghe Coronation Asset Management has launched the Coronation Equity Fund, an open-ended collective investment scheme aimed at giving investors structured access to the long-term growth opportunities in Nigeria’s equities
Funmi Ogundare The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) yesterday disclosed that about 65 per cent of complaints received from residents are related to noise pollution, underscoring the urgent need
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja The Executive Secretary/CEO of Young Innovators of Nigeria(YIN), Joy Buba, said they’re upscaling the previous 1000 trainees to 3000 by training 2000 more young Nigerians on
The Bart Nnaji Foundation has launched the Bart Nnaji Innovation Challenge, a practical innovation competition calling on bold thinkers, builders, creators, and problem-solvers to design safer ways of harvesting palm
Asian stocks show mixed results as traders weigh the US-Iran impasse and major AI technology setbacks. Oil prices cool while markets eye the Trump-Xi summi
“Downing Street has no favourite political party and will not be seen interfering in local political matters" The post UK won’t interfere in 2027 elections, has no preferred party – Envoy appeared first on Vanguard News.
Pep Guardiola has warned teams they must “do better” if they want to avoid being affected by controversial VAR decisions. read more Guardiola blasts VAR debate, tells teams to ‘do better’
Seven leading aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Kano Central Senatorial District seat have withdrawn from read more 2027: Seven APC aspirants step down for Shekarau in Kano Central race
Charles Odibo The attention of the Big Tent Coalition has been drawn to the statement credited to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, in THISDAY, May 12, 2026, titled ‘Atiku: Zoning Self-Defeating,’
The development followed ongoing crisis in the Middle East that has pushed crude oil prices as high as $106 per barrel as of Wednesday. The post Nigerians Defy Escalating Petrol Prices As Consumption Rises By 10.8% To 52.4m appeared first on Channels Television.
Real Madrid have reportedly placed Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen on their summer shortlist as the club draws closer to appointing Jose Mourinho as their next head coach. The post Real Madrid target Osimhen as Mourinho sets terms for Bernabeu return appeared first on Vanguard...
Thousands of civil servants across Nigeria face uncertainty over their retirement benefits as most states have failed to fully implement pension reform laws The post Pensioners in limbo as states fail to activate laws appeared first on Vanguard News.
Yemi Kosoko, in this piece, explores how President Bola Tinubu has placed the burden of ending Plateau state’s relentless cycle of bloodshed squarely on the shoulders of its elders, demanding
From banking expansion and sovereign credit upgrades to shifting startup dominance and resilient business activity, Africa’s largest economies are navigating read more AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Access UK surpasses Nigeria, Egypt tops FT growth ranking, Ghana wins rating upgrade
Anambra State Government has cleared its security adviser, Ken Emeakayi, of sexual misconduct allegations. The decision follows claims made by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu.
A public affairs analyst, Mahmud Jega, has described the decision by former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, read more Kwankwaso’s southern ticket backing signals possible Obi alliance — Mahmud Jega
The Federal Government has announced a commitment of N8 billion to settle outstanding obligations for foreign scholarship beneficiaries affected by the discontinued BEA program. This move aims to support students who have been stranded due to funding issues.
Nigeria’s Education Minister claims the trend of Nigerian students studying abroad is reversing due to improved university quality and academic stability.
Suspected bandits on Monday evening invaded a residential estate in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, abducting three members of the same family read more Terror in Ogun as gunmen abduct three family members in night raid
Nigeria has become the leading destination for French investments, with bilateral trade projected to reach $4.7 billion by 2025. This growth is highlighted by the agreement between Accor and Shoreline Group for Nigeria's first national hotel platform.
The dollar to naira exchange rate at the parallel market fluctuated between ₦1,395 and ₦1,405 per dollar on May 13, 2026. This reflects ongoing challenges in Nigeria's currency valuation.
The Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, emphasized that the new Tax Acts aim to build public trust rather than solely increase revenue. He made these remarks during a virtual event, highlighting the importance of transparency in tax policy.
The article discusses strategies for service providers to enhance their competitive advantage. It emphasizes the importance of minimizing waiting times for customers.
The FCCPC supports Lagos State's initiative to eliminate estimated billing in electricity. They encourage other states to adopt similar reforms to enhance consumer protection in Nigeria's electricity market.
Anchoria Securities Limited warns the public about impersonators engaging in fraudulent activities. They clarify that they have no affiliation with Franklin Anchoria Limited.
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is expected to rise to N1,500/kg due to dwindling depot stocks and increasing domestic demand. Only a few suppliers, including Dangote Refinery, Ardova, and Navgas, currently have supplies available.