…APC governorship candidate assured them that the party would always identify with the pains and aspirations of the people, especially during periods of hardship and distress. PUNCH Online reports that the governorship candidate of Allied Peoples Movement in the state, Bimbo Adekanmbi, had earlier donated N2.5 million i…
…phase of World Cup. According to the rankings updated by FIFA on Friday, France captain Kylian Mbappé is the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout-stage history with 10 goals. The 27-year-old reached the milestone following his two-goal performance in France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 on June…
…of the university community. PUNCH Online had reported that the Depot Nigerian Army said it has not received any formal complaint or credible evidence to substantiate rape allegations linked to some recently passed-out personnel, even as it reaffirmed that an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct would b…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over what he described as an avoidable food crisis ravaging northern Nigeria, following a fresh United Nations report showing that over 17 million people across nine states in the region are facing crisis-level hunger. Obi, in a…
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…when dignitaries converged on Nesto Aviation Services, NESTAV, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to join Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, for the official unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. Fittingly, the planes were named after Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaem…
By Godwin Oritse APM Terminals Nigeria has called for the country’s transition to sustainable transport to commence from the nation’s seaports, describing the ports as critical gateways for driving greener and more efficient logistics. The Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Westtar Kapito, made the call…
…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 against a side that failed to muster a single shot on target. Diaz, named man of the match, said Colombia were improvin…
Sky Sports' Dave Reed explains the confusion behind the scheduled kick-off time for England's last 16 match against Mexico and why it could still change.
…is yet to appear in public. Hundreds of supporters of the Islamic republic were already waiting on Friday evening outside the Grand Mosalla religious complex ahead of its opening to the public Saturday morning from 6:00 am local time (0230 GMT). "We want to say a final goodbye to our leader, which is why waiting like t…
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off at its originally scheduled time on Sunday following discussions over possibly bringing the start of the game forward due to storms, a source close to the arrangements said Friday. Reports in Britain and Mexico said earlier Friday that FIFA was planning to…
…Major League Baseball player, Eliezer Alfonzo, on Friday, searched in a massive mountain of rubble for his wife and daughter, trapped in a hotel after the devastating twin earthquakes last week in Venezuela. Alfonzo, a Venezuelan catcher who played for the San Francisco Giants and other teams, has been digging in the r…
…that her husband, Moses was an alcoholic who abuses her. Maria, in a divorce suit said she got married to Moses in 2013 under the Idoma Tradition Laws and later had a church wedding at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Ugbokolo in Okpokwu LGA but the marriage has broken down irretrievably. She stated that their marriage…
…he sold his friend's child for about N1,300,000 (one million three hundred thousand naira). He, however, blamed his involvement in the crime on unemployment. The suspect, a former driver, has been arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Anambra State Police Command after an intelligence-…
…of addiction. The fact is that all dangerous products have some common characteristic trait - they are processed products. Products loaded with sugars, carbohydrates, unhealthy fats and salt become a reason of obesity, diabetes type 2, diseases of heart and increased blood pressure due to their ability to make you want…
The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni's spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew…
Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup 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 Shar…
By Akpokona Omafuaire The cries of residents across several communities in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State are becoming louder by the day. What started years ago as occasional disputes between farmers and herders has gradually evolved into a persistent security challenge that continues to threaten li…
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja For decades, Section 214 of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution contained one of the most consequential sentences in the country's federal architecture: that there shall be a police force for Nigeria, and that "no other police force shall be established for the Federation or any part thereof." That…
…Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC which the presidency claimed was fake but was allocated N24b in the 2026 national budget. Among those who reacted and demanded an immediate investigation into the scandal are human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Civil rights…
…has since been overturned on appeal. The legal twists have revived questions first raised months ago about the forces behind the emerging party. They have also rekindled interest in an earlier Saturday Vanguard report, which quoted insider sources expressing fears that the NDC could face internal sabotage after the eme…
…investments in road infrastructure, urban renewal and digital transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity, improving public service delivery and creating an enabling environment for sustainable growth " The South Carolina House of Representatives in the motion signed by the Speaker, G Murrel Smith Jr and…
…and opened fire on miners, killing three persons and injuring two others. Residents said the attackers struck at about 11:50 a.m., sending miners scrambling for safety. A community member, Mr. Chuwang Rogo, told Saturday Vanguard that the casualty figure could have been much higher but for the swift escape of several m…
…State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inspected the ongoing construction of Justice Saidu Kawu Court House, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done so far. Accompanied by the State's Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, the Governor said the multistorey project is borne out of his be…
…where his shot-stopping in crucial moments helped Albion's young professionals compete against high-calibre opposition. West Brom Academy Manager, Richard Stevens, said the new deal reflected the club's confidence in Okonkwo's progress since arriving at the Hawthorns in September 2025. "On Brian, he came into our progr…