It’s that time of the year again. That time when promises, realistic and unrealistic, ring like bells from different poles of the regions. Another election cycle. By January 2027, the Nigerian people will elect another president, a president who will govern over 200 million people for the next four (4) years. INEC has already opened…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta State Council, has declared an indefinite strike following the death of its Deputy Chairman, Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, at the union’s secretariat in Asaba. The industrial action was announced on Friday, September 25, 2026, as organised labour reacted to the circumstances surrounding Ofobruku’s death. According to the NLC, the decision…
The Federal Government has introduced a new framework that reduces the interest charged on late payment of taxes, with the new regime scheduled to take effect from October 1, 2026. The measure is contained in the Nigeria Tax Administration (Interest on Late Payment of Tax) Order, 2026, issued by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating…
The Nigeria Police Force has honoured 10 officers killed during a deadly confrontation with suspected bandits in Kebbi State, as Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu vowed that the Force would intensify its campaign against banditry and other violent crimes. The fallen personnel, members of the Special Intervention Squad, were honoured during a memorial parade…
Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has publicly invited Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that such a move would bring Oyo State into closer political alignment with the Federal Government. Goronyo made the appeal on Monday, August 24, 2026, during the flag-off of the…
Nigeria’s crude oil production is struggling to record sustained growth despite billions of dollars invested in drilling activities and increased deployment of oil rigs over the past decade, raising fresh concerns about the health of the country’s petroleum industry. Industry data reviewed by Vanguard indicate that 2,099 rigs were deployed in Nigeria between 2016 and…
Families of dozens of schoolchildren abducted in Borno State have made an emotional appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, demanding urgent action to secure the release of their children from captivity. The appeal comes as some of the victims have now spent about 100 days in captivity, leaving their families…
July 20th 2026 Residents of Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have continued to pay glowing tributes to the late Mary Habila, describing her as a compassionate, hardworking, and selfless nurse whose dedication to caring for others left a lasting impact on the community. Friends, neighbours, colleagues, and community members recalled that…
A Police Inspector has died after being struck by a vehicle attached to a convoy in Enugu State, sparking renewed concerns over road safety during official convoy movements. The tragic incident occurred while the officer was reportedly carrying out official duties. Preliminary reports indicate that the convoy vehicle accidentally knocked down the inspector, leaving him…
The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria may consider additional measures if attacks on its citizens in South Africa persist. This is as the country condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and demanded immediate investigations, warning that the continued targeting of foreigners, particularly Nigerians, raises serious concerns about their safety and…
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