Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said his repeated appearances before appellate courts as a litigant significantly shaped his understanding of the law and deepened his respect for appellate adjudication. The post Wike: Appellate Courts shaped my career as a litigant appeared first on Vanguard News.

No one left the auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs on Thursday, April 23, 2026, unsure of what Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti said at the 2026 TheNiche Annual Lecture with the theme, “Governing the Economy: Choices, Trade-offs, and National Priorities.” He spoke loud and clear. In a country where political leaders have […] The post The Niche Lecture: And Alex Otti spoke loud and clear, by Ikechukwu Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.

By NICK DAZANG The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, took place across the country from Thursday, April 17. The exam, which was structured against four daily sessions, saw 2.2 million candidates participating across 966 accredited Computer Based Test, CBT, Centres. Though the exam was a marked […] The post UTME: Glitches, shutdowns and abduction of candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.

By YAN YUQING The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the launch of diplomatic relations between China and Africa. On February 14, President Xi Jinping, in a congratulatory message to the 39th African Union Summit, announced that China would implement a zero-tariff policy on all tariff lines for products from 53 African countries with diplomatic […] The post Turning China’s vast market into Africa’s great opportunity appeared first on Vanguard News.

The NNPC Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to improving lives across Nigeria, stating that its success is measured not only by oil production but also by the number of people positively impacted. The post We’re committed to impacting over 200 million Nigerians — NNPCL appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Donald Trump said that a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices Wednesday to spike to their highest in more than four years. The post Trump warns Iran blockade could last months as oil prices soar appeared first on Vanguard News.

"Elijah chained his legs and made a video of him, which was intended to be sent to his parents" The post ‘We strangled him because he recognised us’ – Kidnappers of 17-yr-old boy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich next week due to a thigh injury, the European champions said on Wednesday. The post PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of UCL semi-final return appeared first on Vanguard News.

Top Iranian football officials have left Canada before the start of the FIFA Congress because of the behaviour of officials during immigration checks at Toronto's international airport, Iranian media reported Wednesday. The post Iran FA pulls out of FIFA congress in Canada over airport ‘insult’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mikel Arteta has called on his Arsenal players to grasp the opportunity and make history as the club returns to the Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive season. The post Champions League: Arteta charges players to ‘make a statement’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Rilwan Olutunji Disu, has ordered immediate disciplinary action against officers of the Nigeria Police Force involved in the fatal shooting incident in Effurun, Delta State, which led to the death of a civilian, Mene Ogidi. The post IGP orders dismissal, criminal prosecution of officers in Effurun shooting appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to the statement, President Tinubu approved the nomination of Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the NMDPRA. The post Tinubu sacks NMDPRA boss, Saidu Mohammed, nominates Rabiu Umar as replacement appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Supreme Court has fixed Thursday for judgment that will shape the fate of both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Party (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027 polls: Supreme Court to determine PDP, ADC fate Thursday appeared first on Vanguard News.

Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculations linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid. The post My only target…- Mourinho speaks on Real Madird return appeared first on Vanguard News.

Atiku, in a post on his official X account, described the meeting as "engaging and fruitful," while praising his host. The post Atiku visits Amaechi as court barred INEC from recognising ADC congresses appeared first on Vanguard News.

The mother of Oghenemine Ogidi, the 28-year-old musician popularly known as OG Millan, has alleged that she has lost two sons to Police brutality in separate incidents. The post Delta Shooting: My two children were killed by Police — Mother of late Oghenemine appeared first on Vanguard News.

Haske picked the forms on Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, alongside four other aspirants seeking the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 election. The post Haske picks Adamawa governorship nomination form, commends Tinubu for open primary appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an application by the federal government to shield the name and identity of its witness from the Nigerian Army in the ongoing trial of the six suspected coup plotters. The post Alleged coup: Court grants FG’s plea for witness’ protection as 3 bankers testified appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ayo Kuti, son of renowned Nigerian Afrobeat musician and saxophonist Femi Kuti, has revealed that he lost his virginity at 16 after learning his father had done so at 17. The post Video: I lost my virginity at 16 to outdo my father — Ayo Kuti appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Umoru The Senate has approved a $516,333,700 syndicated financing facility for the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project. The approval on Wednesday followed the presentation and consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wammakko, APC, Sokoto North. The upper chamber also directed […] The post Senate approves $516.3m loan for Sokoto–Badagry super highway project appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Tuesday said the sit-at-home directive in the South-East triggered what he described as a self-inflicted internal crisis in the region. The post Sit-at-home sparked self-inflicted crisis in South-East — Soludo appeared first on Vanguard News.

For the vast majority of Nigerians, justice is encountered at the grassroots level—in Magistrates’ Courts, Area Courts, Customary Courts, and other lower courts that serve as the primary interface between the judiciary and society. The post Amid cries of neglect, CJN drives ethics gospel to lower courts appeared first on Vanguard News.

Camara has sent shockwaves across West Africa with foreign policy experts warning that Nigeria could be the next if regional coordination and intelligence do not improve. The post Mali’s terror attacks signal danger for Nigeria, West Africa — Experts appeared first on Vanguard News.

As Nigeria navigates the turbulent waters leading toward the 2027 general elections, the shadows of administrative interference and judicial overreach loom large. The recent leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is not merely a localised party dispute; it is a litmus test for the resilience of our multi-party democracy. For the opposition to […] The post 2027: A call for a level field for all parties appeared first on Vanguard News.

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ongoing sale of expression of interest and nomination forms reflects the party’s openness and internal democracy. The post ‘No Restriction’: APC says aspirants freely picking forms to challenge Tinubu, Govs in 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. The post Arsenal, Atletico Madrid play out 1-1 draw in UCL semi-final first leg appeared first on Vanguard News.

The man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump took a selfie in his hotel room moments before bursting through security with a pump-action shotgun, prosecutors said Wednesday. The post Alleged Trump assassin took selfie moments before attack – Prosecutors appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to celebrate this year’s International Workers Day. The post Breaking: FG declares Friday, May 1 public holiday appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, confirmed before the Federal High Court in Abuja that there was indeed a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu through a coup d'état. The post How we uncovered plot to overthrow Tinubu, Army tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the killing of a suspect by a police officer in Delta State, describing it as a clear violation of the rule of law. The post NBA condemns extrajudicial killing of suspect in Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.

Barely 24 hours after the Governance Advisory Council's endorsement, the deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has said President Bola Tinubu has blessed his 2027 Lagos governorship ambition under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC. The post Lagos 2027: Hamzat confident as Tinubu backs guber bid appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to him, Nigeria’s challenges cannot be solved with “the same mindset that created them,” insisting that a new political approach is needed to rescue the country from systemic decline. The post ADC will field a presidential candidate for 2027 – Kachikwu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after he was given a four-year ban by the Football Association for doping. The post Chelsea winger Mudryk to appeal against four-year doping ban appeared first on Vanguard News.

Eniola Fagbemi, popularly known as Sisi Alagbo, has publicly apologised after a private video involving her surfaced online, sparking widespread reactions on social media. The post ‘Forgive me’ — Sisi Alagbo breaks silence after leaked sex tape appeared first on Vanguard News.

Samsung’s Galaxy S-series has consistently delivered some of the best smartphone cameras on the market. The post 5 Samsung Galaxy S-Series phones with the best cameras appeared first on Vanguard News.

The aspirant said the step underscored his commitment to the party’s laid-down procedures and internal democratic principles. The post Lagos 2027: Jandor picks APC governorship nomination forms, backs direct primaries appeared first on Vanguard News.

Businessman Femi Otedola said on Wednesday that the chairman of Globacom Mike Adenuga told him over two decades ago he would be a “great man” The post Adenuga told me 24 years ago I’d be great – Otedola appeared first on Vanguard News.

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has described the nullification of conventions by the Federal High Court in Abuja as 'kangaroo congresses and conventions.' The post Mark-led ADC trying to hijack our party ‘ve failed woefully — Kachikwu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Digital finance and betting may appear to be far more difficult than necessary. Many assume that an advanced toolset, continual tracking, or multiple apps are required when dealing with online money management. However, better decision-making is generally simply a result of 3 easy habits: knowing where your money is going, creating limits ahead of time, […] The post Betting tips for simple digital finance appeared first on Vanguard News.

Vincent Kompany expects his Bayern Munich side to leave everything on the pitch when they face Paris Saint-Germain next week in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash. The post ‘We’ll ‘die’ on the pitch against PSG’, says Bayern coach, Kompany appeared first on Vanguard News.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and elder statesman, Femi Okunnu, on Tuesday expressed divergent views on the need for a national conference to address Nigeria’s socio-economic, ethno-religious, and developmental challenges. The post State of the Nation: Oborevwori, Okunnu differ on National Conference appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dear readers, Last Tuesday, I watched a promising young professional nearly destroy her reputation in 47 seconds. She was on a Zoom call with her team—camera off, as usual. When her manager asked for an update on the quarterly report, she responded with what she thought was casual confidence: “Yeah, I’m handling it. It’s not that […] The post Digital Decorum: Why your voice and words carry more weight online than you think, by Ruth Oji appeared first on Vanguard News.

To several Nigerians, Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, should not run for president next year. Some cite age, others zoning. On the first, the general view is that, at 80 years old by the time of the next presidential election in January 2027, Atiku would be too old to run for president. On the second, […] The post 2027: Atiku only cares about running, not winning! By Olu Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.

The federal government has raised fresh concern over Nigeria’s worsening out-of-school children crisis, disclosing that about 15 million children were currently out of school. The post FG raises fresh alarm: 15m Nigerian children out of school appeared first on Vanguard News.

Federal prosecutors opened their case on Wednesday against four witnesses in the accelerated trial of six men accused of plotting to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu-led government. The post Alleged Treason: Court accelerates trial of six suspects investigated by army, DSS appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation Udoka in collaboration with other security agencies in furtherance of sustained operations in the South East under operation Eastern Sanity have rescued four kidnapped victims after a pursuit of the kidnappers and a firefight engagement. The post South East Security: Troops rescue kidnapped victims, arrest criminals after shootout appeared first on Vanguard News.

New trade routes and tanker movements could emerge as the UAE targets new markets more aggressively, reshaping global oil logistics The post 10 things to expect after UAE exits OPEC appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. The post Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as foreign affairs minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

Residents of Logo Local Government Area LGA, in Benue state have raised alarm over what they describe as a heavy influx of armed Fulani herdsmen into the Gaambe-Tiev axis, a development that is reportedly heightening tension across affected communities. The post Tension rises in Benue as residents raise alarm over influx of armed herdsmen appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not be pressured into choosing his successor based on religious considerations ahead of the 2027 governorship transition, insisting that competence and continuity of good governance must come first. The post 2027: Makinde rejects religion in successor decision-making process appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Director General of the All Progressives Congress, APC Campaign Council, Mr Oluwole Oke, has disclosed that the party's candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, will defeat the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke fairly during the governorship election on August 15, saying the present administration's days in office are numbered. The post Osun guber: APC vows to defeat Adeleke by 10pm on election day appeared first on Vanguard News.

While the FIFA World Cup has featured many nations since its inception in 1930, several countries are still waiting to make their debut on football’s biggest stage, despite showing promise in regional competitions. The post Top countries yet to play in the FIFA World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

Akil Howson will become the first black official to take part in an FA Cup final when Chelsea face Manchester City next month. The post Akil Howson to make history as first black FA Cup final official appeared first on Vanguard News.

The ruling introduces a legal complication to the party’s internal process, barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the state congresses on the grounds that the David Mark-led committee lacked the authority to set up committees to conduct them. The post ADC pushes back as court bars INEC from recognising state congresses appeared first on Vanguard News.

The mother of Oghenemine Ogidi, the 28-year-old musician popularly known as OG Millan, has alleged that she has lost two sons to Police brutality in separate incidents. The post Delta Shooting: My two children were killed by Police — Mother of late Oghenemine appeared first on Vanguard News.

"It took decades to build stable societies, to develop local economies, and it took only several weeks of war to destroy that," he added. The post Iran war could push 30 mn people into poverty: UN appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu has urged leaders from Plateau State to return home, convene a stakeholder meeting, and implement existing recommendations aimed at curbing the persistent violent attacks in the north-central state. The post Insecurity: ‘Go back home, summon leadership meeting’ – Tinubu tells Plateau leaders appeared first on Vanguard News.

His political move comes shortly after aligning himself with the City Boys Movement, a pro-Tinubu support group that gained prominence during the 2023 elections. The post ‘I’m not coming to steal money’ — Cubana Chief Priest declares Reps ambition appeared first on Vanguard News.

The amendment followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Electoral Matters at the Committee of the Whole, presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. The post Reps amend Electoral Act to allow electronic service of court processes appeared first on Vanguard News.

The immediate past Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination form for the 2027 election in Bauchi State. The post Ex-minister Tuggar picks APC governorship form for Bauchi appeared first on Vanguard News.