At least eight people were injured in Israel Sunday following repeated missile launches from Iran, at least two of which contained cluster munitions according to Israeli authorities. The post Iranian missiles injure at least eight people in Israel appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist Tonto Dikeh has paid glowing tribute to her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, in a heartfelt Mother’s Day message shared on Sunday. The post ‘You made me a mother’ — Tonto Dikeh appreciates ex-husband Churchill appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Police Command in Osun says it has arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) in connection with a shooting incident that left a driver dead in Osogbo. The post Police arrest two Customs officers for allegedly killing driver in Osun appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'adu Abubakar III, on Sunday paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House Abuja. The post Photos: Sultan of Sokoto visits Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Barrister Dele Farotimi, has alleged that Nigeria does not conduct genuine elections, warning that the country’s political system leaves citizens with little real power to determine who governs them. The post 2027 Debate Intensifies: Nigeria doesn’t conduct real elections – Farotimi appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has arrested four youths from Ibeno community over alleged vandalism at the facility of Seplat Energy in Mkpanak Village, Ibeno Local Government Area. The post Police arrest four Akwa Ibom youths over alleged vandalism at Seplat facility appeared first on Vanguard News.

The lawmaker representing Etsako Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Mr Anamero Dekeri, has described legislating as a serious business that is not confined to the walls of the National Assembly, adding that it entails purposeful constituency engagements, taking governance to the grassroots, touching lives, empowering communities, and creating opportunities where none previously existed. The post Representation not confined to walls of NASS – Rep Dekeri appeared first on Vanguard N...

The Nigerian Army has accused actors sympathetic to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of orchestrating a social media campaign aimed at undermining recent military successes in the South-East by diverting attention from ongoing operations and attacking the ethnicity of a military spokesperson. The post Army accuses pro-IPOB actors of online propaganda to discredit South-East operations appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former presidential candidate and global businessman, Gbenga Hashim, says Nigeria can overcome its current economic difficulties if the country is guided by responsible and visionary leadership. The post Only visionary leadership can revive Nigeria’s economy – Gbenga Hashim appeared first on Vanguard News.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a short video on Sunday making light of rumours on social media that he was dead. The post Netanyahu mocks social media rumours about his death appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. The post Man United sink Aston Villa, inch towards UCL return appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has scrapped the Ministry of Higher Education, where his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo currently serves as the Commissioner. The post Gov. Yusuf scraps Ministry of Higher Education, sacks Dep. Gov. as Commissioner appeared first on Vanguard News.

Industry observers say the move reflects growing efforts among West African countries to deepen regional electricity trade and address persistent power shortages. The post Togo seeks increased electricity imports from Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

NLC also accused the government of leaving Nigerians at the mercy of the volatile global oil prices triggered by the escalating Middle East crisis. The post Middle East crisis: NLC demands cost of living allowance, wage award, tax relief, others appeared first on Vanguard News.

The 'Finalissima' clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA said on Sunday. The post Spain, Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match cancelled appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Benjamin Njoku 2Baba recently met with Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa to launch a music-driven campaign countering violent narratives among Nigerian youth. The initiative aims to reorient youth and promote positive change through entertainment. According to the award-winning artist, the initiative seeks to stimulate conversations around sustainable solutions to insecurity, while also creating opportunities […] The post 2Baba unveils music initiative to tackle youth violence appeare...

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, has congratulated mothers on the occasion of Mothering Sunday, describing motherhood as a divine responsibility that should never be taken for granted. In a statement issued to mark the celebration, Mrs. Soludo urged women to continue to give their best for […] The post Motherhood is a divine responsibility — Mrs Soludo appeared first on Vanguard News.

US rapper Nicki Minaj has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian influencer Dr Penking over alleged cyberbullying and copyright infringement. The post US rapper Nicki Minaj to sue Nigerian X user over cyberbullying appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ballon d’Or remains the most prestigious individual prize in world football. First introduced in 1956 by France Football, the award is presented to the player judged to have delivered the most outstanding performances over the course of the season. The post Ballon d’Or 2026: Top 10 favourites to win award ranked appeared first on Vanguard News.

The empowerment programme organised by the City Boys Movement for the people of South East ended in chaos, as participants scrambled for livelihood support items. The post City Boys’ empowerment ends in chaos in Imo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Suspected bandits, Sunday, chased farmers from their farmland onto the runway of Akure Airport in Ondo State. The post Security scare at Akure Airport as bandits enter runway appeared first on Vanguard News.

The suspects, Mr. David Norbert Aleji and Mr. Francis Gideon Isaac, were arrested on 10 March 2026 after they were found dressed in military camouflage. The post Navy hands over suspected impersonators to police in Calabar appeared first on Vanguard News.

Richarlison's 90th-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Tottenham at Liverpool to snap a club-record losing streak on Sunday and boost their chances of Premier League survival. The post Tottenham strike late to stun Liverpool, end losing streak appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. The post Tinubu backs Nigerian media’s fight for fair revenue from Big Tech, promises tariff relief appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Obetta LAGOS—THE Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged the Federal Government to harness Nigeria’s cultural festivals as tourism assets capable of generating significant revenue. Adams, who is the promoter of the Olokun Festival Foundation, made the call during a press conference to usher in the 2026 edition of the […] The post Gani Adams to FG: Harness cultural festivals for tourism revenue appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended indigenous contractors handling federal highway projects for the pace and quality of work, describing their performance as proof of Nigeria’s growing local engineering capacity. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of ongoing construction along a section of the Calabar corridor of the […] The post Umahi commends indigenous contractors, inspects Ndibe bridge linking Ebonyi and Cross River appeared first on Vangu...

THE First Lady, Senator Olufemi Tinubu, has extolled the virtues of mothers, stating that they stand as unyielding pillars holding the nation together. The post Mothers ‘re unyielding pillars holding our nation together – First Lady appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has alleged plans by a mining firm, Jupiter Limited, to launch what it described as a campaign of calumny against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his state visit to the United Kingdom. The post Solid Minerals: FG alleges smear campaign against Tinubu during UK visit appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Councillors from Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments at the weekend teamed up with the “City Boys Movement” with a view to ensuring a seamless re-election of President Bola Tinubu in next January’s Presidential election. President of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria, Hon. Evoh Okechukwu Nwikegwu, declared that the nation’s 8,809 councillors […] The post 2027: 774 LG councillors join ‘City Boys Movement’ in Owerri, back Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will sustain salary payments for up to 12 months to families of personnel who die in the line of duty. The post NAF approves 12 months salary payment for families of fallen personnel appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu's former spokesman in the south east and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh has recalled his earlier warning on the strategy to be employed in the composition of the leadership of City Boys Movement, particularly in the south east region. The post Owerri ‘City Boys Movement’ Rampage: Onoh recalls foretold Strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.

In the letter allegedly found in a pupil’s school bag in a private school, the bandits vowed to attack Kungaboku and neighbouring Paze to avenge their commander’s killing. The post Fear grips FCT communities as suspected bandits issue attack threat appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State has denied claims that it expelled the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, from the party. The post APGA denies expelling Abaribe, says Senator resigned in December 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Seychelles has maintained its position as Africa’s most powerful passport, climbing to 28th globally with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 152 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The post Seychelles retains spot as Africa’s most powerful passport [Top 10] appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has said his administration is anchored on the principles of inclusivity and collective progress, regardless of religious or ethnic differences. The post Inclusivity, collective progress guide my administration — Soludo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Uba Sani will break his own record, when the 36km Bagoma-Gagumi road project in Birnin Gwari local government is completed, surpassing the Gadan Gayan-Gwaraji-Kujama road that was earlier commissioned in February. The Managing Director of Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr. Abdullahi Baba Ahmed, who disclosed this while on an inspection visit at the […] The post Birnin Gwari Road: Uba Sani will break his own record—KADRA MD appeared first on Vanguard News.

Member representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency, Sokoto State, Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Rep Dasuki’s resignation letter, addressed to the PDP chairman, Dogon Daji/ Salah Ward, Tambuwal LGA of Sokoto State, was dated March 15, 2026,  officially ending his long-standing membership of the party. In his resignation […] The post Rep Dasuki resigns from PDP, joins ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated mothers on the occasion of Mothering Sunday, praising their contributions to family life and national development. The post Mothering Sunday: Lagos APC celebrates Nigerian mothers for nation-building roles appeared first on Vanguard News.

Suspected political thugs on Saturday, March 14, 2026, disrupted the commissioning of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, attacking party members and destroying property. The post ‘We don’t want any other party except APC’: Hoodlums disrupt ADC Secretariat Commissioning in Bakassi LGA appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Iheaka  A group, Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation has urged the federal government of Nigeria to treat as a matter of urgency the establishment of state police. President of the foundation, Chinedu Nsofor, in a statement on Friday, said state police will help tremendously in tackling the insecurity ravaging the country. Nsofor stated […] The post Group to FG: Creation of state police now matter of urgency appeared first on Vanguard News.

The decision of the Lagos State Government to reintroduce the sanitation exercise where the movement of Lagos residents is restricted for 3 hours during the last Saturday of every month is a sad reminder of one of the primitive legacies of the defunct military junta in Nigeria. The post Reintroducing monthly sanitation in Lagos State is contemptuous – Falana appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, has said a more measured and informed intervention by the United Kingdom during recent global debates on alleged religious persecution in Nigeria could have helped calm tensions and prevent speculation from shaping international perception. The post Tinubu’s London visit: UK voice could have calmed Nigeria persecution debate – Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran's warning to keep out of the war came a day after President Donald Trump had called on other countries to work with the US to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. The post Iran warns countries to keep out of war as drone hits base used by Italy appeared first on Vanguard News.

The FCT chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday suspended three executive members from Wuse Ward in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) for allegedly spearheading the controversial suspension of Sen. Ireti Kingibe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kingibe currently represents the FCT at the Senate. The suspended executive members include: […] The post ADC suspends ward chairman, two others over Ireti Kingibe’s purported suspension appeared first on Vanguard News.

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across all states of the federation in support of citizens observing the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons. The post Tinubu directs nationwide distribution of rice for Ramadan, Lent appeared first on Vanguard News.

The former governor said that only those with the new members’ card would be guaranteed to participate in the coming party primaries. The post 2027: Ortom mobilises PDP stakeholders for e-registration appeared first on Vanguard News.

Amid ongoing security threats in Nigeria’s North Central region, the Presidency and Benue State authorities are ramping up collaboration to combat banditry farmer/herders clashes and restore peace in vulnerable communities. The post Presidency, Benue Police team up to crush banditry, restore community peace appeared first on Vanguard News.

Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. The post Raphinha bags hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-2 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Adeola Badru A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has elected Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso of the Department of Food Technology at the University of Ibadan as its state chairman. Akinoso emerged as chairman during the faction’s State Congress held […] The post Wike-backed PDP faction elects UI don Akinoso as Oyo chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.

Director-General of the movement, Francis Shoga, made this known in a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Aminat Aminu-Isah, on Sunday in Abuja. The post Imo rally disruption attempt to undermine youth empowerment – City Boy Movement appeared first on Vanguard News.

Muhammadu Sanusi II has revealed that his years away from Kano following his dethronement as emir spared him from potential humiliation and gave him the opportunity to pursue further academic work. The post Losing positions isn’t the end; faith in God sustained me – Sanusi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, David Umbugadu, has met with members of a socio-political group, Coalition for Justice, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post After defection to APC, Umbugadu meets supporters, Urges Backing for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Trump responded on Saturday by urging "China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK and others" to send ships to escort tankers. The post Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Alex Otti has said his administration will respond to opposition criticism by intensifying development efforts and delivering more projects for the people of Abia State. The post My response to opposition is more work — Otti appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will now face 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound teams Jordan and Iran in friendlies in Antalya, Turkey, the Jordan Football Association (JFA) has announced. The post Super Eagles friendlies against Jordan, Iran moved to Turkey appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Police Force, Edo State Command, has ordered an investigation into a bullying incident involving a student at Igbinedion Education Centre. The post Edo Police order probe into school bullying incident in Benin appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle 11 kilograms of cocaine concealed in food items while travelling to the United Kingdom. The post NDLEA arrests 74-year-old man with 11kg Cocaine at Abuja Airport appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iwobi explained that, unlike the highly coordinated England setup, Nigeria’s camp at the time could be unpredictable, with players sometimes left to sort out travel and logistics by themselves. The post ‘You book your own flight’ – Iwobi on Nigeria, England national team experience appeared first on Vanguard News.

The 98th Academy Awards will hold on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku among this year’s nominees. The post 2026 Oscars: Full list as Nigerian-British actress Mosaku among nominees appeared first on Vanguard News.

In anticipation of a favourable outcome, Mohammed is said to have already convened a stakeholders' meeting in the state this week. The post PDP’s end imminent as Bauchi Gov reportedly set to join APC appeared first on Vanguard News.