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The United States’ immigration policies have come under fresh scrutiny after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to read more Omar Artan U.S. entry denial triggers World Cup outrage
A bill seeking to re-establish and redesignate the Institute as the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria has scaled second reading in the Senate, in a move aimed at aligning Nigeria’s governance profession with global standards. The post Senate advances bill to rebrand gov...
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that falsely portrays the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and misrepresents the leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Director ...
…reiterates June 12 lesson, demands credible elections in 2027 George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has read more We want a ballot not bullet, democracy must reflect people’s will – Akume
By Dapo Akinrefon The Gani Adams and former Commander of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Ishola Williams, have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently create a legal framework for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to stre...
The official proposed a collective goal to increase the share of global final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20 per cent currently to 35 per cent by 2035. The post COP31 Presidency proposes global target to boost electricity use to 35% by 2035 appeared first on P...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced June 12 as the deadline for the submission of technical and read more NUPRC announces deadline for submission of 2025 licensing bid round
Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium during his state visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The post Pope Leo meets superstar Bad Bunny in Madrid appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Anambra State Government has announced plans to partner with the private sector to undertake mass housing projects aimed at addressing the state's housing deficit and rising rental costs. The post Anambra to partner private sector on mass housing projects appeared first on V...
The lawmakers equally urged the integration of security education and safety drills into school curricula to equip students with basic safety awareness and emergency response skills. The post Oyo Assembly Seeks Increased Security Deployment To Schools appeared first on Channels T...
The group said the fund is designed to mobilise African institutional capital and accelerate investments in energy transition and climate-resilient infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. The post ARM-Harith secures $76 million first close for climate transition fund a...
Presidential standard-bearer in the 2027 general election and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has declared that poverty in Nigeria is not inevitable but the consequence
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — One person was killed and seven others injured after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded along the Bagega–Anka road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of the area, Aminu Bagega, told Vanguard by telephone that t...
From an empty office and a seven-year wait for regulatory approval to serving more than three million lives and building read more How Heirs Insurance Group became Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurer in 5-years
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to commence this week, one of the tournament's biggest off-field controversies involves Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry into the United States despite being selected to officiate at football's biggest event. The post 5 things to kn...
By Adeola Badru A woman who spent 14 days in captivity after being abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State, has recounted her ordeal, revealing that her family paid N15 million ransom to secure her freedom. The victim, who requested anonymity, spoke with Vanguard about the emotional and ps...
…says vandalism, sabotage of transmission infrastructure, undermining investments in the power sector Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director of the Transmission Company read more National grid can transmit more power than Nigeria generates – TCN Boss
Mr Elumelu will take office on 1 January 2027, replacing Udoma Udo Udoma, who has informed the board of the company of its intention to retire on 31 December. The post Seplat Energy appoints Elumelu as chairman, names new CEO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Warning the NDC against repeating what it described as the NNPP's experience, the party said allowing Kwankwaso excessive influence would amount to "political suicide." The post Kwankwaso still meddling in NNPP affairs despite exit, party alleges appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — A Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State, has adjourned a suit filed by APC Zamfara North senatorial aspirant, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, against the Independent National Electoral Commission, the All Progressives Congress and Senator Sa...
Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, a former head of a Ghanaian government agency has been extradited from the United States to read more US extradites former Ghana agency chief to serve 10 year jail term for $6m fraud
The Senate has given the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company and the Rural Electrification Agency a one-week ultimatum to appear before it and respond to outstanding audit queries. The post Senate gives BOA, NSPMC, REA one week to answer audi...
Kenya’s central bank left its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 8.75 percent on Tuesday for a second consecutive meeting, defying read more Africa’s rate-hold trend continues as Kenya resists calls to tighten
The measure follows the launch in December of an EU investigation into the US firm's policy of blocking access for AI providers other than Meta AI. The post EU Orders Meta To Open WhatsApp To Rival AI Chatbots For Free appeared first on Channels Television.
Following the spate of kidnappings – human beings being stolen across the country as if they were mere objects – in Oyo, Borno, Kebbi, Katsina, Kwara, Zamfara, Niger – there has been a renewed agitation for the establishment of state police by lawmakers, Governors a...
President Tinubu has inaugurated a new EFCC zonal office in Ekiti, highlighting the agency's dedication to combating corruption. He commended their efforts in promoting economic reforms.
Lawmakers are demanding an investigation into the Itakpe-Warri train derailment and are advocating for compensation for the victims. This move aims to ensure accountability and support for those affected by the incident.
The Nigerian Senate is proposing a complete ban on textile imports to support the local industry and create jobs. This initiative aims to enhance cotton production and revive the struggling sector.
Oyo residents expressed support for 'Jagaban 2027' after receiving semovita gifts from the APC. The event has sparked discussions online regarding the intersection of poverty and political influence.
President Tinubu commissions the Outer Southern Expressway in Abuja, a key infrastructure project aimed at boosting economic development and connectivity i