…reform would significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children and equip young Nigerians with better skills and opportunities for the future. Nwosu also applauded the Federal Government's approval of a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps, describing the reform as a timely step towards rep…

…development priorities. He noted that the restructuring of the NYSC to equip young Nigerians with industrial, entrepreneurial, digital, and vocational skills capable of driving national economic development was heartwarming. He described the pronouncement by the FEC "as a defining moment in the evolution of the NYSC an…

…bombing of a terrorist camp and ammunition dump in Sokoto. This attack surprised many Nigerians because they were expecting any such action in the Benue-Plateau theatre. Little did we know that Sokoto, the territorial domain of Sultan Saad Abubakar, was where the terrorists warehoused their arsenal for the Islamisation…

…deficiencies remain a silent but serious public health threat to millions of Nigerians. Edwards said the agency and its partners were strengthening surveillance, market monitoring and industry collaboration to ensure Nigerians consume adequately fortified foods. "The whole idea is to bring the food fortification ecosys…

…Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct despite the circumstances that forced them to leave South Africa. Dr Abimbol…

…Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulated downstream petroleum market. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the directive in Abuja yesterday while delivering the keynote addr…

…to defend democracy, protect the rights of its members and ensure that the will of Nigerians prevails. Recall that the court had earlier set aside its December 2025 judgment that compelled INEC to register the NDC, following an application filed by an association known as the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which claimed o…

…Abuja The federal government has confirmed that the next evacuation flight bringing Nigerians home from South Africa will depart on Tuesday as efforts continue to ensure the safety of citizens following fears of possible xenophobic attacks. Speaking with Vanguard on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign…

…passport remains one of the least respected travel documents on earth. Not because Nigerians are unwelcome wherever they go. But because Nigeria, as a government, has repeatedly allowed itself to be the party that gives more than it gets. The subject of visa reciprocity, the principle that two countries should extend t…

…And you cannot talk about development when there is no security. All over the country, Nigerians are agitated because they are not secure. As we speak, over 40 of our children are still in the bush in Oyo State. Some of those children are as young as two years. This is an affront to humanity and an attack on our collec…

…President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced Nyesom Wike as his pick for the FCT in 2023, many Nigerians queried why he was making such a 'queer' appointment into such a crucial office that should be reserved for only proven technocrat or renown engineers and planners. Indeed, Wike wasn't highly rated when he was appointed in…

…civil society organisations, the legal community, organised labour, the media and Nigerians to defend the country's democratic institutions. "Yesterday's target was the NDC. Tomorrow, it could be anyone who dares to offer Nigerians an alternative. "We must not wait until the democratic space has been completely suffoca…

…a de facto one-party state in Nigeria against the democratic wishes and aspirations of Nigerians. Reacting to the development on Saturday, the presidential candidate […]

…administration have raised concerns about its commitment to democratic principles. "Nigerians are now seeing the true colours of President Tinubu, who pretends to be a democrat, but his body language and the sinister activities of his agents contradict his mouthed commitment to free and fair elections," he said. The fo…

…so, they are undermining public confidence and endangering the future of millions of Nigerians," he said. Obi lamented what he described as the growing decline in the independence and credibility of key democratic institutions, particularly the legislature and the judiciary. "The legislature and the judiciary are incre…

…prices stand at between N1,241 and N1,305 per litre in Abuja and its environs. However, Nigerians are clamouring for a further drop in retail fuel to around N800 and N900 per litre, the rate before the Iran-United States-Israel war, which escalated on February 28, 2026. BREAKING: Again, Dangote Refinery reduces fuel pr…

…FCT Council, Avocats Sans Frontières France, colleagues and rights advocates, and all Nigerians who continue to defend press freedom and democratic values. BREAKING: ECOWAS court slams N10m damages on Nigerian govt over assault of Journalist, Oyekunle

…responsibilities assigned to stakeholders must translate into visible improvements for Nigerians. "I charge every stakeholder to deliver outcomes Nigerians can see and feel," he said. Ekpo reiterated the government's commitment to monitor developments, protect consumers, support responsible investment and advance a gas…

…enrollment reflected growing acceptance of technical and vocational education among Nigerians. Aminu said the board recorded 92,260 candidates nationwide in 2025, while over 100,000 candidates registered for the 2026 examinations across different trades. "This demonstrates growing acceptance of technical and vocational…

…the economy appears strong at the top, its benefits are yet to adequately reach ordinary Nigerians, a situation he partly attributed to the prevailing security challenges across the country. Senator Kalu expressed optimism that with the right investment in security, the gains of the economy would be enjoyed by all Nige…

…responsible for combating small arms proliferation must be subjected to honest scrutiny. Nigerians deserve to know not only how many weapons have been seized but also how many traffickers have been identified, prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned. One of the most frustrating aspects of the arms proliferation crisis is…

…the AfDB Group aiming to connect 300 million Africans by 2030. To date, over 4.5 million Nigerians have been successfully connected under this framework. Backed by $15 billion in core multilateral funding and over $100 million from philanthropic giants like The Rockefeller Foundation and the Global Energy Alliance for…

…a motivated workforce capable of delivering safer roads and improved public service to Nigerians.

…legacy projects, that was a very painful statement. I hope he did not say so. But I know Nigerians will reject that position," he said. The minister said leaders of the South-East had continued to work towards peace and stability in the region while seeking political solutions to issues affecting it. "The governors of…

…and workers. It noted that healthcare coverage remains beyond the reach of millions of Nigerians, leaving many households vulnerable to financial ruin whenever illness strikes. The group further advocated free healthcare services for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, children under the age of five, elderly c…