…of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday and met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, state media reported. Tehran has for years provided support to Palestinian group Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis — all designated terrorist groups by the United States and other western nations, m…

…become increasingly complex due to insurgency, terrorism, banditry, cyber warfare, organised crime and resource-based conflicts. Shaibu also identified instability in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea as major regional security concerns. He noted that emerging technologies, including artificial inte…

…during the period and resolved 295 commercial disputes. He added that the council harmonised bonded terminal invoice charges from 18 categories to six, secured statutory funding through the 2025 Appropriation Act for the first time since 1978, advanced the implementation of the National Single Window Project and the In…

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock third-round exit in a 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 defeat against Elise Mertens on Saturday. Rybakina was hoping to follow her Australian Open triumph in January by winning Wimbledon for the second time. But the world number two was unable to emulate her 2022 victory at the A…

…in Nigeria’s recent democratic history,” urging Nigerians, the media, civil society organisations, the National Assembly and other democratic institutions to demand accountability. Atiku alleged that the unrecorded expenditures arose from large-scale government projects executed outside the official budget, arguing tha…

…assaulted some boys. Meanwhile the Army pledged to probe the incident with a view to punishing the suspects, claiming it arrested five suspects. However in a statement made released at the weekend by the Public Relations Officer Major Ibrahim Yahayathe Army reiterated the Army commitment to probing the matter and punis…

…services in Bauchi State. The intervention, unveiled on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through the provision of medical equipment, ambulances, maternity kits and essential drugs to healthcare facilities across the state. Speaking durin…

…are questions of public accountability,” it stated. The group also said the Tinubu administration came into office promising institutional reforms, transparency and responsible governance, adding that the government’s response to the controversy would be a test of those commitments. “The Tinubu administration came into…

…akara?" The first friend laughed so hard he almost dropped his phone. "This country is finished," he said. The second friend didn't laugh. Instead, he became quiet. He wasn't thinking about politics. He wasn't thinking about social media. He was thinking about business. That single difference in perception may explain…

…identity under a renewed attack." He charged that there was "a resurgence of the communist menace in our land." It is a theme that Trump has repeatedly hammered home in recent weeks, as the anti-establishment left of the Democratic Party carried a surge of US primary victories. The president has cast the rise of the le…

…with TVC News shortly after the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate and the Ministry of Finance announced the disbursement on Friday. He said the gesture, alongside other pension interventions by the Federal Government, had strengthened confidence in the administration's commitment to the welfare of elderly ci…

…to US and EU leaders. The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, is marking July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline. Leo's visit also comes just two weeks after the European Union's…

…the same groups staged attacks against the ruling junta in which the country's defence minister was killed. The attacks were reported in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok and Sevare, as well as a prison in Kenieroba. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, a spokesman for the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), an ethnic Tuareg separatist movemen…

…being promoted, it was the system itself that raised the red flag and dealt with it administratively.” The presidential media aide further said: “First, officials of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), the statutory agency responsible for investment promotion, together with officials of the Ministry of…

…millions of people facing severe food insecurity. The report, according to Cadre Harmonisé analysis, said more than 17 million people across nine conflict-affected states in northern Nigeria are experiencing crisis, emergency or catastrophic levels of hunger, representing an increase of almost two million people since…

…Survival But for resilience, the airline might not have been in a position where it recognised the impacts of these great Nigerians with its aircraft. This fact was evident when Okonkwo recalled that during COVID, the airline sent 23 pilots to South Africa for training and they became stranded for nine months when inte…

…broader environmental and economic objectives. The forum, which attracted government ministries, regulators, agencies, private sector operators, European financial institutions and businesses, served as a platform for Nigeria to showcase investment opportunities and engage potential partners in financing key sectors of…

…Colombia made hard work of the second period, squandering a number of opportunities to finish off their opponents. Diaz put the ball in the net but was flagged offside before striking another shot straight at Zigi. As time ticked down, Juan Quintero flashed a powerful shot wide but one goal turned out to be enough agai…

…the first day of the US-Israeli war with Iran on February 28. The events will be scrutinised in particular for any signs of Khamenei's son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named supreme leader a week after the killing of his father but is yet to appear in public. Hundreds of supporters of the Islamic republic we…

…payments were made into his account after assignments were completed. He said the organisers rarely met him in person, preferring instead to direct operations from a distance. His girlfriend, according to his statement, became an active part of the operation. Having met through the trafficking network, they allegedly w…

…goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but the Blue Sharks doggedly refused to go away. Deroy Duarte’s strike on the hour mark forced Argentina to expand more energy than th…

…policing, enforcement of anti-open grazing laws where applicable, and dialogue mechanisms aimed at resolving conflicts between farmers and herders. The government must also address the humanitarian impact of these attacks. Families who have lost loved ones, suffered injuries, or lost their means of livelihood require s…

…Assembly." This certification requirement inserts a federal quality-control mechanism at the very entry point of state policing, ensuring that no governor can simply declare a State Police into existence by fiat. Until a state clears that bar, the Federal Police fills the gap automatically - Section 214(4) makes clear…

…institutional integrity, governance, accountability and national security under the administration of President Bola Ahmed. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the Presidency's explanation on the matter had failed to answer the most impo…

…debate over the independence of emerging opposition platforms and whether 'fifth columnists' could undermine efforts to build a formidable coalition ahead of 2027. Below is what Saturday Vanguard published on 9 May under the headline, ' 2027: Who owns NDC? Fear of moles rocking party spreads.' Fresh anxiety is quietly…