…unveiled plans to sharpen its child protection interventions in Nigeria, placing child abuse, child marriage and poor birth registration at the centre of its new country strategy as it seeks to reach millions of vulnerable children still excluded from essential services. The organisation said the new priorities would s…
…planned protest followed recent developments which, according to it, could threaten industrial peace in the state’s education sector. The union said its decision was triggered by a meeting convened on July 20 by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government with ASSUS and other stakeholders over the reversal of t…
…in advance. The annual ranking assesses 199 passports against 227 travel destinations using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Timatic database. While several African nations improved their global mobility, Nigeria failed to make the continent’s top 10. The Nigerian passport is ranked 90th g…
Thieves raided a museum in eastern France in broad daylight Friday, making off with a gold necklace dating back 2,500 years, prosecutors said. Dijon prosecutor Olivier Caracotch said the thieves smashed a display glass sheltering the celtic-era jewellery at the Chatillon-sur-Seine museum in Burgundy. Local mayor Jeremi…
…and his wife Popular hair vendor and cross dresser, Slaytitude, got social media users talking after sharing a video of himself and his wife. In the video, the hair vendor and his wife are seen serving looks while slaying their hairdo. The hair vendor and his wife got married last year and have since welcomed a son tog…
…of Appeal, both of which upheld Oyebanji’s candidacy. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgment on Friday, dismissed Olawunmi’s appeal and affirmed the decision of the appellate court. The APC, in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, on Friday, said, “The judgment has finally laid to rest all lega…
Kogi varsity expels two students over gay practice, rusticates four others for fighting The Management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, has expelled two students over involvement in gay practice and rusticated four others for one academic session over acts of fighting on campus. The…
…baby. Collins tells PEOPLE that having another baby at 53 is something she and her husband spoke about for a while. "My husband and I did not go into this lightly. We have been praying about this for years," Collins told Today.com. "It wasn't a willy-nilly decision." "I know the ramifications of having a child at 53 ye…
2027: "The Grave is not a witness box" - Atiku accuses Obasanjo of using late Speaker Na'Abba for Politics Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo over allegations that he bribed the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na'Abba, to orchestrate moves…
"I am in the era of overcoming my fear" - Nigerian acid attack survivor writes as she reveals her amazing transformation after getting a beauty makeover Nigerian acid attack survivor, Obanye Francess Chizoba, has revealed her amazing transformation after getting a beauty makeover Chizoba was bathed with acid by her unc…
…over alleged human trafficking, abduction, and an international visa scam. The suspects, comprising one woman and five men aged between 21 and 40, were apprehended at Gberigbe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. They allegedly specialise in defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of naira while promising to help th…
…scrutiny. Records cannot be secretly altered or erased. “Artificial Intelligence continuously audits government operations in real time, detecting fraud, flagging suspicious transactions, identifying conflicts of interest, uncovering procurement irregularities, and exposing corruption before public funds disappear,” he…
…process for a substantive Medical Director, making any protest over the appointment unjustified. The union also alleged that the protest was sponsored and regretted that clinical activities at the hospital were disrupted during the demonstration. According to JOHESU, the agitation was based on speculation and rumours,…
…of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, at the State House in Abuja. Drawing from his personal experience of studying and working in the United States before returning to Nigeria, Tinubu said his journey should serve as an example to Nigerians living abroad. “I’ve been through that journey. I’m hom…
…medals in Glasgow. Nigeria will now turn their attention to a tougher challenge against Australia in their second match of the men’s 3×3 basketball tournament. Vanguard News The post Commonwealth Games 2026: Nigeria defeat Cayman Islands in men’s 3×3 basketball opener appeared first on Vanguard News.
US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday against selling weapons to Iran — while saying he believed assurances from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin that they were not yet doing so. “Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating,” Trump…
…holds the record for the fastest goal in WAFCON history after scoring against Togo just 17 seconds into their match at the 2022 edition. CAF described the goal as a “lightning-fast sprint followed by a clean strike”, saying the moment remains the fastest goal scored in the competition. With 413 players expected to feat…
…on a tiebreak despite both athletes posting the same points. Malaysia's Bonnie Bunyau Gustin settled for bronze. Roland Ezuruike wins Nigeria's first medal of the Games...Photo Credit: X / Making of Champs Ezuruike also received $5,000 in performance rewards from the National Sports Commission. In total, the three meda…
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…Assembly elections will hold on January 16, 2027, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on February 6, 2027. Abubakar, in turn, called on Nigerians to support INEC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
…Act (DMA).The fines highlight Europe's resolve to rein in the power of Big Tech, despite US President Donald Trump threatening to respond with "substantial additional tariffs" on European goods.The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, stated that Google failed to comply with the DMA by promoting its own service…
Police arrest four over alleged assault, public humiliation and cyberbullying of man accused of PoS fraud in Ondo The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four persons over the alleged assault, public humiliation and cyberbullying of a resident, Temidayo Boluwaji. The assault, which occurred on Tuesday, July 21, 2026…
…abortion are motivated more by control than protecting lives. Speaking during a discussion with the Center for Reproductive Rights, the Grammy-winning singer questioned restrictions on women's healthcare, including access to abortion medication and midwifery services. Reacting to stories of women who suffered serious h…
…in perspective," she said. Despite the health challenge, Nivea disclosed that she is focusing on her music, working on a new project, and studying audio engineering. She added that she is choosing to live with gratitude while cherishing every moment with her children.
Airline flight attendant arrested at work for allegedly overstaying US visa since 2021 A Southwest Airlines flight attendant who allegedly overstayed his visa was arrested by federal immigration authorities earlier this month while at work, officials said. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican citizen, was arrested July 14 in N…