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2023: Ethnic differences, greed pose threats to Nigeria – NEF

Tinubu disconnected from Nigerians’ hardship — Baba-Ahmed

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Tinubu is disconnected from the realities confronting Nigerians.
Gbenga Daniel barred from Ogun APC caucus meeting

Video: Gbenga Daniel barred from Ogun APC caucus meeting

Retired police officers protest over pension scheme, block Presidential Villa gate

Retired police officers protest over pension scheme, block Presidential Villa gate

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07:43 pm
Tinubu approves new Police Academy campus, ₦15bn take-off grant

Tinubu approves new Police Academy campus, ₦15bn take-off grant

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area in Ogun State.

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Daniel shut out as Ogun East APC endorses Abiodun for 2027 Senate race

Daniel shut out as Ogun East APC endorses Abiodun for 2027 Senate race

Speaking on behalf of the stakeholders, former senator Lekan Mustapha said the decision reflected shared confidence in the governor’s leadership.

07:27 pm
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FIFA World Cup: Historical surprises that could repeat in 2026

FIFA World Cup: Historical surprises that could repeat in 2026

The FIFA World Cup is usually full of surprises. In the past, some unforgettable moments have etched their places in the history of the tournament, enabling an edition to be well remembered by a couple of memorable and historical moments.

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07:24 pm
‘Fed garri, mangoes; beaten with cutlasses’ – JAMB candidate recounts Benue kidnap ordeal 

‘Fed garri, mangoes; beaten with cutlasses’ – JAMB candidate recounts Benue kidnap ordeal 

“They gave us garri with salt and sometimes mangoes. On the third day, we had no food and were forced to drink unsafe water”

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'No faction in PDP'; Wike offers defectors soft landing

‘No faction in PDP’; Wike offers defectors soft landing

“There is only one political party… there is only one leadership of the party under the leadership of Abdulrahman Mohammed Takushara”

06:38 pm
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Bandits

Bandits demand N1bn ransom for Kaduna abductees

Bandits who attacked Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Easter Sunday have demanded a ransom of N1 billion for the release of residents abducted during the assault.

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OAU student

OAU insists no return of Okada as students battle transport crisis

Students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, in Osun State, have lamented the shortage of the transportation system, which has resulted in long queues on campus.

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Tinubu’s aide questions Obi’s leadership, insists presidency not behind ADC crisis

Tinubu’s aide questions Obi’s leadership, insists presidency not behind ADC crisis

He accused Obi of lacking commitment to party-building, adding that the former presidential candidate “has the tendency of just strolling into a party and strolling out.”

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Abure

Labour Party considers suing Abure over logo, social media

The Labour Party (LP) has initiated a mechanism likely to culminate in a legal challenge against its former National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, over his continued misuse of its logo and dormant social media handles, allegedly to misrepresent the party.

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Insecurity: Why I went to Zamfara — Chief of Defence Staff

Insecurity: Why I went to Zamfara — Chief of Defence Staff

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has explained that his visit to Zamfara State was to assess troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and boost their morale in the ongoing fight against banditry in the North-West.

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Politics

'No faction in PDP'; Wike offers defectors soft landing

‘No faction in PDP’; Wike offers defectors soft landing

“There is only one political party… there is only one leadership of the party under the leadership of Abdulrahman Mohammed Takushara"
Bandits

Bandits demand N1bn ransom for Kaduna abductees

Tinubu’s aide questions Obi’s leadership, insists presidency not behind ADC crisis

Tinubu’s aide questions Obi’s leadership, insists presidency not behind ADC crisis

Video: Wike’s PDP faction holds NEC

Video: Wike’s PDP faction holds NEC

PDP: ‘Return, but play by the rules’ – Wike’s faction tell aggreived members

PDP: ‘Return, but play by the rules’ – Wike’s faction tell aggreived members

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Nigerian newspapers review: [Recapitalisation] 12 insurance firms in tight corner

Nigerian newspapers review: [Recapitalisation] 12 insurance firms in tight corner

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard's lead headline states that 12 insurance companies are at risk of not meeting the recapitalisation requirement before July 31.
Economic reforms: Nigerians under poverty line rise to 104m — World Bank

World Bank report: No leakage in federation revenue — FG

Pound to Naira exchange rate today, April 20, 2026

Pound to Naira exchange rate today, April 20, 2026

JAMB

How to Check 2026 UTME Results: A Step-by-Step Guide

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 20, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 20, 2026

Vanguard Economic Discourse

VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Xtralarge Farms’ boss shares sector experience

VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Xtralarge Farms’ boss shares sector experience

establishment, Xtralarge Farms & Resorts, is set to shed light on the operating environment of Nigeria’s agriculture sector at the upcoming Vanguard Economic Discourse.
United Nations’ FAO speaks at Vanguard Economic Discourse on agric sector

United Nations’ FAO speaks at Vanguard Economic Discourse on agric sector

Agric minister headlines Vanguard Economic Discourse 

Agric minister headlines Vanguard Economic Discourse 

Livestock minister to co-chair Vanguard Economic Discourse

Livestock minister to co-chair Vanguard Economic Discourse

LBS Director anchors 2026 Vanguards Economic Discourse

LBS Director anchors 2026 Vanguards Economic Discourse

Metro

‘Fed garri, mangoes; beaten with cutlasses’ – JAMB candidate recounts Benue kidnap ordeal 

‘Fed garri, mangoes; beaten with cutlasses’ – JAMB candidate recounts Benue kidnap ordeal 

“They gave us garri with salt and sometimes mangoes. On the third day, we had no food and were forced to drink unsafe water"
Killings: Protesting women destroy military checkpoint in Plateau community

Killings: Protesting women destroy military checkpoint in Plateau community

21-yr-old woman lured to Côte d’Ivoire with supermarket job, escapes prostitution ring

21-yr-old woman lured to Côte d’Ivoire with supermarket job, escapes prostitution ring

Fake Colgate

Fake Colgate toothpaste floods market, NAFDAC warns

JAMB

JAMB releases 1.26m more UTME results, total hits 1.89m

Vanguard awards

Chris Iyovwaye: From zero capital to multimillion dollar conglomerate

Chris Iyovwaye: From zero capital to multimillion dollar conglomerate

Deacon Chris is happily married to Deaconess Leri Irerhime Iyovwaye, and together they are blessed with four children.
The giant strides of Professor Oladapo Afolabi

The giant strides of Professor Oladapo Afolabi

Alfred Temile: Advancing Africa’s place in global energy transition

Alfred Temile: Advancing Africa’s place in global energy transition

Festus Keyamo’s public service footprint

Festus Keyamo’s public service footprint

VICKY HAASTRUP: Queen of business excellence

VICKY HAASTRUP: Queen of business excellence

Columns

Tinubu Presidency: Governance is about truth and explanations, not propaganda, by Owei Lakemfa

Tinubu Presidency: Governance is about truth and explanations, not propaganda, by Owei Lakemfa

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NIGERIA’S GUIDED DEMOCRACY: Any progress? By Tonnie Iredia

NIGERIA’S GUIDED DEMOCRACY: Any progress? By Tonnie Iredia

08:13 am
Biodun Jeyifo (1946-2026), by Obi Nwakanma

Biodun Jeyifo (1946-2026), by Obi Nwakanma

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Now or never, by Patrick Omorodion

Now or never, by Patrick Omorodion

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Why deepening poverty might be unavoidable for decades, by Dele Sobowale

Why deepening poverty might be unavoidable for decades, by Dele Sobowale

12:16 am
Eagle Square belongs to the Republic, not the party in power, by Stephaniee Shaakaa

Eagle Square belongs to the Republic, not the party in power, by Stephaniee Shaakaa

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Airtime became Oxygen, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Airtime became Oxygen, by Stephanie Shaakaa

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Entertainment

Peller

‘I don’t touch my ₦100m savings, even if someone wants to die’ – Peller

Popular Nigerian content creator and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller has sparked a lot of controversy by saying that his ₦100 million savings are totally off-limits, even in the face of serious family emergencies.
My father was sentenced to death over alleged coup plot— Actor Etim-Effiong

My father was sentenced to death over alleged coup plot— Actor Etim-Effiong

‘Forgive her and let everything slide,’ Toyin Abraham begs fans over Abike Shugaa row

‘Forgive her and let everything slide,’ Toyin Abraham begs fans over Abike Shugaa row

Igbos criticising their kinsmen for supporting Tinubu are cowards – Yul Edochie

Igbos criticising their kinsmen for supporting Tinubu are cowards – Yul Edochie

MC Barms finds scale, demand in four years in events industry

MC Barms finds scale, demand in four years in events industry

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Classic slot themes that never go out of style at Royal Sea Casino

Classic slot themes that never go out of style at Royal Sea Casino

Strovemont Trust Review 2026: Reliable Platform or a Scam?

Strovemont Trust Review 2026: Reliable Platform or a Scam?

Zedcrest Strengthens Institutional Play with Expanded Offerings, New Leadership

Zedcrest Strengthens Institutional Play with Expanded Offerings, New Leadership

Gift Card Rates in Nigeria Today (2026) – Full List & Best Cards to Sell

Gift Card Rates in Nigeria Today (2026) – Full List & Best Cards to Sell

Videos

How I Spent Month In Detention Before Dismissal—Olamilekan, Soldier Who Asked Politicians To Send Sons Into Military

How I Spent Month In Detention Before Dismissal—Olamilekan, Soldier Who Asked Politicians To Send Sons Into Military

‘I slept in that building; it was strong’ – Resident reacts to Lagos school building collapse

‘I slept in that building; it was strong’ – Resident reacts to Lagos school building collapse

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021: Fela in early lead

Historically: Fela’s Kalakuta Republic demolished, religious faithfuls commence annual fasting

ICYMI

10 Samsung phones with longlasting battery life

10 Samsung phones with longlasting battery life

In a world where smartphones rarely make it past midday without begging for a charger, Samsung is quietly setting the standard for all-day—and even multi-day—battery performance.
Police

Police confirm abduction of 15 passengers by sea pirates on Calabar waterways

Bauchi APC split over Bala Mohammed’s defection; sets up committee

Bauchi APC splits over Bala Mohammed’s defection; sets up committee

‘Wing of a plane in our yard’ – America’s Dorothy Davis brings father’s Civil War photos back to Nigeria

‘Wing of a plane in our yard’ – America’s Dorothy Davis brings father’s Civil War photos back to Nigeria

I took over from myself; Buhari was my partner - Tinubu

I took over from myself; Buhari was my partner – Tinubu

Today’s toons

Cartoon: 'School is (not) scam'

Cartoon: ‘School is (not) scam’

Cartoon: ‘Boys, I have a gift for you’

Cartoon: ‘Boys, I have a gift for you’

Cartoon: 'Did Trump also block our refineries?'

Cartoon: ‘Did Trump also block our refineries?’

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Business

Tinubu approves $75m investment in Flutterwave ahead of IPO

Tinubu approves $75m investment in Flutterwave ahead of IPO

President Bola Tinubu has approved a $75 million investment into Flutterwave as plans are nearing completion for the company’s initial public offering (IPO).
Breweries

NB outlines strategies for sustained growth, pricing shocks protection

World bank

Manufacturers fault World Bank’s proposal to reinstate petrol import licences

VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Farmers, food entrepreneurs brainstorm for sector growth

VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Farmers, food entrepreneurs brainstorm for sector growth

No ban on airtime, data credit — FCCPC

No ban on airtime, data credit — FCCPC

Health

Lagos doctors protest police harassment, warn of health crisis

Lagos doctors protest police harassment, warn of health crisis

Doctors remove Lagos NMA chairman over constitutional infractions, elect Ewunowo Femidire

Doctors remove Lagos NMA chairman over constitutional infractions, elect Ewunowo Femidire

2.2m Nigerian children face vaccine gap as UNICEF, Korea launch targeted intervention

2.2m Nigerian children face vaccine gap as UNICEF, Korea launch targeted intervention

Nigeria to host landmark global AMR summit amid rising drug resistance concerns

Nigeria to host landmark global AMR summit amid rising drug resistance concerns

Sports

FIFA World Cup: Historical surprises that could repeat in 2026

FIFA World Cup: Historical surprises that could repeat in 2026

The FIFA World Cup is usually full of surprises. In the past, some unforgettable moments have etched their places in the history of the tournament, enabling an edition to be well remembered by a couple of memorable and historical moments.
Rosenior says Chelsea owners supportive despite slump

Rosenior says Chelsea owners supportive despite slump

Shaibu seeks NFF collaboration on 2-year plan bridging coaching gaps

Shaibu seeks NFF collaboration on 2-year plan bridging coaching gaps

Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe

2026 FIFA World Cup

Rising nations to watch in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Relationships

relationship

What’s a man’s pride got to do with it when he smells the money?!

Why a new dad and his partner should equally be the most important in their child’s life

Why a new dad and his partner should equally be the most important in their child’s life

Who would a husband defend, his wife or the mistress

Don’t let affairs destroy your relationship

Forty years? More like a lifetime!          

Facts your son needs to know about handling a woman

Special Report

AMASEIKUMOR 2026: Splendour of culture, dance of the gods in Delta

AMASEIKUMOR 2026: Splendour of culture, dance of the gods in Delta

Splendour, artistic brilliance and spectacular display were the hallmarks of the Amaseikumor festival which was held in the sacred Egbesu Temple

West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as WHX returns to Nigeria 

West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as WHX returns to Nigeria 

Nigeria’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1% expansion and an anticipated market value of US$161.7 million by 2027. This growth is fuelled by a US$1.2 billion Federal Ministry investment in infrastructure and workforce, major oncology and diagnostic expansions by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and increased imports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […]

Stealing of catalytic converters: China-made alternatives offer relief

Stealing of catalytic converters: China-made alternatives offer relief

China-made catalytic converters are increasingly providing relief to automobile owners who have lost theirs to fraudulent mechanics and unscrupulous used car dealers

SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS

Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report

The 2026 World Happiness Report says people who are more inclined to use social media seem to be less satisfied with their lives.

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Technology

Nigeria may not make shishi from two new satellites in 2029 unless

Nigeria may not make shishi from two new satellites in 2029 unless

By 2029, Nigeria would have launched two communications satellites into space. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Jane Egerton-Idehen, one will go up in 2028 and the other in 2029.

From Import Dependency to Local Capacity: Nigeria’s Tech Manufacturing Journey

From Import Dependency to Local Capacity: Nigeria’s Tech Manufacturing Journey

The recent escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran has delivered a sharp reminder of Nigeria’s economic vulnerability.

Locally made metal cards ‘ll boost homegrown capacity, reduce capital flight – Seun Lawal, CEO Cardforté

Locally made metal cards ‘ll boost homegrown capacity, reduce capital flight – Seun Lawal, CEO Cardforté

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor For the past five years, Co Founder and CEO of Cardforté, a card technology company, Seun Lawal, has navigated his business through the trenches to now appear in the Frontline of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem But within those years, he has learned that doing business in Nigeria teaches one very quickly […]

Shettima, Bosun, others join UNDP’s Attafuah to unveil AI UNIPOD in Lagos

Shettima, Bosun, others join UNDP’s Attafuah to unveil AI UNIPOD in Lagos

By Prince Osuagwu High-level government officials and development partners gathered at the University of Lagos to unveil the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pods (AI UNIPOD) at the Lagos State University, yaba. Organizers say AI UNIPOD is a project that aims to empower students and institutions with practical skills, foster innovation, and spur measurable social and […]

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Education

JAMB

UTME: JAMB recorded minimal hitches, warns against exam fraud — Oloyede

He described the exercise as largely successful, noting that only a few centres experienced issues, mainly related to power supply and minor technical faults.

Imagine spending 10 years to complete a six-year course and then you are told that you would not be inducted by the professional body

FG to increase UBEC’s allocation to 4% of Consolidated Revenue Fund — Alausa

By Adesina Wahab  The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said plans are on to increase the funding of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, from 2% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund to 4%. He said a bill to make that become a law is already before the National Assembly. He disclosed this during a meeting […]

JAMB releases First Batch of 632,788 UTME results, warns against score manipulation

JAMB releases first batch of 632,788 UTME results, warns against score manipulation

JAMB disclosed on Friday night that candidates who wrote the examination on Thursday, April 16, can now check their scores.

Miller lauds Education Minister, Alausa, over dual mandate status

Miller lauds Education Minister, Alausa, over dual mandate status

.As college matriculates 851 By Efe Onodjae  The Acting Provost, Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka, Yaba, Dr Isaac O. Miller, gas commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for approving dual mandate status for some colleges of education, including his own to have dual mandate status which allows them to offer degree courses, as well […]

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