…lecture will begin at 11 am at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme: “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections.” The Guild said that Prof Sylvester Odion Akhaine of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University, will deliver the lecture, with former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. K…

…the 2027 general elections. Speaking with Vanguard, Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, gave the assurance in reaction to disquiet among some party members over the exclusion of certain candidates from the party’s final list submitted to th…

…and 16 escaping unhurt. It noted that while driver fatigue was identified as the immediate cause of the crash, the high death toll was aggravated by the illegal practice of transporting passengers together with goods. Reacting to the incidents, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, described the crashes as "heartbreaking…

…embarked on massive public sensitization through the use of radio, television, social media platforms, and live phone-in programmes to educate the public," he said. "We reminded vehicle owners of their responsibility to ensure proper registration and clear display of number plates. We gave ample notice so that no one w…

…held at the Nasarawa Broadcasting Service, was attended by journalists from various media organisations. According to Moyi, since Governor Abdullahi Sule assumed office in 2019, he has prioritised the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy to individuals and businesses across the state's 13 local government areas to acc…

…party tickets were reported to be misleading the public with fake claims through social media even as their supporters do more to create crisis within the party. "For the avoidance of doubt, nothing has changed from what was made public last week. The names submitted to INEC are as follows: Senator Yunus Akintunde, Hon…

…Appelbaum rather than Resolve Communications. “It is important to clarify that the media interview on which you relied… alleges neither that I met with Resolve Communications nor that it facilitated any meeting with Starlink,” he wrote. Malatsi also broadened his defence beyond the immediate allegations, arguing that e…

…are there,” Awosanya said. He further argued that widespread narratives on social media should not be mistaken for facts, adding, “The fact that the lie is viral doesn’t make it the truth.”

…drew applause from the audience and has since attracted widespread admiration on social media, with many users praising her command of the Russian language and celebrating her academic achievement. Responding to the outpouring of congratulatory messages, Akanbi wrote, "Thank you everyone. I am physically incapable to r…

…the African tech ecosystem if you could wave a magic wand? One thing I would change immediately is stronger African Union cooperation and regional connectivity. Progress is happening, but fragmentation between countries remains one of the continent's biggest obstacles. Africa's long-term growth depends on building road…

Nigerian actress and media personality Temi Ajibade has openly embraced the label of a “nepo baby,” saying she has no reason to deny the advantages she enjoyed through her family’s influence and background. Speaking on a recent episode of The How Far Podcast, which she co-hosts with her husband, singer Mr Eazi, Temi sa…

…operatives from the Mapo Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, responded immediately after receiving the report and rushed the victim to hospital for treatment. “Upon receipt of the report, a team of police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Mapo Division, swiftly mobilised to the scene." "The v…

…In simple English: the punishment still exists; but FIFA decides not to enforce it immediately. Reuters explains that FIFA suspended the implementation of Balogun's one-match ban for a one-year probationary period. Think of it like this... Imagine a court says: "You have a one-month sentence, but it is suspended for on…

…Bola Tinubu, led a team of vocal critics who called for President Jonathan's immediate resignation over the incident, citing his delay in calling the state governor. "That call for IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION should actually be the case in this matter." The Labour Party chieftain further argued that the country had witnessed…

…Babaseyi Oluseyi, said, "The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform members of the media that the three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Madam Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard will be arraigned today, Monday, July 6, 2026, at Magistrate Court 3, Isabo, Abeokuta, by 11:30 am" The arraignment co…

…our air defense, and thus the protection of ordinary people’s lives,” he said on social media. At least 14 people were killed in Kyiv and the surrounding region, with around 60 more wounded, he said. Russia fired 68 missiles and 351 attack drones, he added. Officials in the Kyiv suburb of Vyshneve said they were evacua…

…Ambassador Odumegwu Ojukwu urged Nigerians who believe their lives are at risk to immediately register for the remaining evacuation flights, stressing that there are no indications that the security situation is improving. "There are no signs that the situation is improving," she said. She recalled that President Bola…

…FIFA Peace Prize in the lead-up to the tournament, praised FIFA’s decision on social media. “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

…Bola Tinubu, led a team of vocal critics who called for President Jonathan's immediate resignation over the incident, citing his delay in calling the state governor. That call for IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION should actually be the case in this matter,” he wrote. “Today, under President Tinubu, there have been more than 13 sc…

…on their farmlands near Egbor Community. "The victims were rushed to the village for immediate assistance. Regrettably, Mr Nkeruwem Ikoh later succumbed to his injuries, while the second victim is currently receiving treatment. The deceased's body has been deposited at Uwana Mortuary, Afikpo, Ebonyi State." According t…

…off Qingdao, a major military port and seaside resort in China's east. It was not immediately clear if the missile launch was part of those drills. Papua New Guinea's foreign minister and a New Zealand government source told AFP earlier on Monday that China was preparing to test-fire a nuclear-capable missile into the…

Political rallies are often dismissed as spectacles that bear little relationship to election outcomes. History has shown that large crowds do not necessarily translate into votes, just as modest gatherings do not always signal electoral weakness. Yet, there are moments when a political event becomes significant not be…

Markets do not require perfect governments; they require credible institutions. The Presidency's handling of allegations surrounding a so-called "ghost agency" - the Presidential Economic Advisory Council - and its self-styled Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, now risks undermining that credibility. The…

For the NYSC to transition into a programme of proper skills tooling and innovation, there is a need to strongly address the government's admission of its failure in education in the country.

…teachers, students, employers and labour. Just nine months ago, government had, with immediate effect, imposed major changes in the education system. That was on September 3, 2025, when the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State, Professor Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, announced that the…