vanguard

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Despite the controversy that trailed his selection as keynote speaker at the recent Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), George Weah, immediate past President of the Republic of Liberia, took the legal body to task, outlining what it must do to help the country and the continent.Weah, who served […]

National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has said he does not belong to either the Obidient or Kwankwasiyya political support groups, insisting that his allegiance is to the NDC. Dickson made the clarification during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Wednesday, while speaking on the relationship between the […]

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over the alleged creation and circulation of a forged document claiming that fintech company OPay Nigeria Limited was shutting down its operations. The arrest was announced on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, during a press briefing at the Nigeria Police […]

Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues in a League Cup third-round classic on Wednesday. Xabi Alonso’s side were in danger of crashing out following Tarik Muharemovic’s first-half opener and a Brenden Aaronson goal soon after the interval at Stamford Bridge. But […]

A top EU court on Wednesday rejected Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s third attempt to overturn sanctions against him over the war in Ukraine. The former owner of Chelsea football club, who has close ties to the Kremlin, was added to bloc’s asset freeze and visa ban blacklist in 2022 after Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour. […]

By Jeremiah Urowayino The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has demanded urgent and concrete action on the literacy crisis in Nigeria. NAS/PC, in a statement by the NAS Cap’n, Dr Charles Meribole, entitled ‘’Rewriting the Future: A National Emergency on Literacy, to mark 2026 International Literacy Day’’ noted that the 18.3 million out-of-school children […]

By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor As the 2027 elections get nearer, the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has inaugurated the APC Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee with a charge to its members to reconcile aggrieved party members, restore unity and strengthen the party to win the polls. The Governor gave the charge […]

The announcement of the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or has brought the spotlight back to the players who have enjoyed the longest runs among football’s elite. While the latest nominations feature a new generation of stars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remain the two most nominated players in Ballon d’Or history. Messi […]

Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the record for the latest finish in Flushing Meadows history. The big-hitting Shelton won 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7) on Arthur Ashe stadium in a 4hr 28min classic, ending the Spaniard’s hopes of retaining […]

Read Also: Outrage as Benue youths block Peter Obi from visiting Yelewata Vanguard News The post Cartoon: ‘Vote APC or …’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure communities affected by terrorism and facilitate the safe and dignified return of displaced Nigerians to their ancestral homes. Obi made the call on Tuesday in a statement posted on his X platform after visiting an internally […]

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria is poised for a major oil revenue boost but faces renewed pressure on fuel prices, inflation and operating costs as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran push crude prices above $100 per barrel. Latest market data showed that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries Basket, including Nigeria’s […]