The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 2,954, according to official figures released on Saturday. Fatalities increased by more than 300 from Friday, with over 16,000 injured following the June 24 disaster that toppled scores of buildings and left thousands still missing. One of Latin …
…to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s emergency number: 08062335577.” Vanguard News
Representatives from Tehran-backed militant groups Hezbollah and Hamas attended the funeral ceremonies 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 …
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to protecting Nigeria's sovereignty and confronting emerging security threats. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, on Saturday in Abuja. Anele said Shai…
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…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an immediate investigation into what he described as alleged off-budget public expenditure amounting to about ₦8.8 trillion, following findings contained in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultation on Nigeria. In a statement posted on his v…
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The management of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, have berated the Nigeria Army Deport of being insensitive to the trauma of its students allegedly assaulted by its personnel. It would be recalled that some new recruit from the Army Depot in Osogbo allegedly stormed students community at Oke-B…
By John Alechenu Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, better known as Daddy Freeze, has hailed Pastor Bolaji Idowu after a video of the Christian cleric helping residents stranded by flooding in Lagos surfaced online. The video clip, which has been trending on social media, showed Pastor Idowu stopping his car when he n…
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has gone beyond the actions of one individual and has become a matter of public accountability that requires full explanation from the Federal Government. This was conta…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre has stirred fresh reactions after sharing an AI-generated image depicting First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, frying and selling akara, days after her remarks about small-scale businesses sparked widespread criticism. The image, posted on Friday, portrays the First Lady operatin…
By Dickson Omobola Emirates has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers…
A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a “Panenka” as they beat Australia 4-2 on penal…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Presidency has told the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unmask the internal criminal elements working with Prince Matthew Adeniyi to operate a fictitious presidential agency for prosecution. The Presidency alleged that there are in…
Picture Credit Real-time digital games have become a favorite form of entertainment for millions of casual players. Their appeal extends beyond faster gameplay or better graphics, driven by design innovation that makes every session easy to start and rewarding to complete. Whether filling a five-minute break or a longe…
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria's aviation space was enriched June 18, 2026, 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 air…
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…
Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias’s early goal to show for their superiority. Now they can look forward to a me…
…Lopes Cabral by tipping over another sweet strike that was headed for the top corner. Vanguard News
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…
…on the Deputy Speaker's assurance that it will be figured out in the coming days. Vanguard News
…six police officers as escorts, official vehicles and even an official residence. Vanguard News
…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 emergence of its eventual presidential candidate and alleging that some individuals associated with the project maintaine…
Ahead of his historic address to the House of Lords in London on Friday, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has received a special recognition from the United States House of Representatives for his transformative leadership. Uzodimma, apart from the address at the House of Lords , would be receiving "African In…
…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 miners who fled immediately the gunmen opened fire. According to him, the attack has further heightened fear among residents who depend on m…
Kwara 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 …