The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, declared Shuaibu the winner of the election held on Saturday. He said that Shuaibu po…
By Haruna Aliyu BIRNIN KEBBI - The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed a terrorist attack on Tsamiya community, during which property was destroyed and a resident abducted. The attack, which occurred late on Saturday, prompted the immediate deployment of tactical security personnel to the area. According to the po…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 25,807.192kg of illicit drugs in Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the illicit drugs were, for the first time ever, destroyed in Owerri, on Saturday. Speaking during the exercise, the agency's Chairman, Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa said th…
By Adeola Badru Residents of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State erupted in celebration following the reported release of a family abducted by suspected kidnappers, hours after Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their freedom. The victims, said to include a p…
By Dickson Omobola Skyway Aviation Handling Company, SAHCO PLC, has recorded a revenue of N44.459,365 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting growth driven by increased passenger and cargo handling activities, improved operational efficiency, and continued investments in modern Ground Support Equipment…
Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F. Tunisia, who wer…
…take on Ivory Coast, with all of the teams in Group E still alive in the competition. Vanguard News
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim says President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on some Nigerians serving within the United Nations system. Jimoh made the announcement at a dinner hosted by the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNSRC) - Nigeria Associatio…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru “Centralised policing for a 200-million-strong, geographically diverse nation is no longer tenable,” Dr. Joseph Oteri, Capoon of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), has warned. Dr. Oteri gave the warning, as he declared open the 2026 Feast of Barracuda, by the Zuma Deck Abuja. “Our 1999 Co…
By Dayo Johnson ADO-EKITI - Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has described his re-election for a second term as a renewed call to service, pledging to govern with humility, compassion and the fear of God. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate expressed gratitude to Ekiti voters for the confidence reposed …
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a man seen physically assaulting a woman in a viral video that circulated widely on social media. The arrest was carried out by officers led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Emeka Amanchukwu …
...Says state's $259.75bn economy, infrastructure investments make it a sub-national giantBakare, others advocate regional interdependence for Nigeria's prosperity By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that Lagos is strategically positioned as Africa's leading geo-economic hub, leveragin…
Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, son of ex-finance Minister, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, has described Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, as one of the most influential, outspoken and result-oriented political figures in contemporary Nigeria. Okotie-Eboh hailed Wile, saying he has established a reputation as a leader …
By Christopher Ameh BAUCHI - Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Deputy Governor of the state, Audu Sule Katagum, describing his passing as a great loss to Bauchi's political and traditional institutions. Katagum, the Wazirin Katagum, died on Saturday at Nizamiye Hos…
On June 12, 1993, Nigeria held a presidential election which was internationally accepted as the best in the nation's history. But the government of the day turned it into pyrrhic victory for the winner of the polls. The election has however remained significant because none other, either before or after it has come cl…
A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off Sunday as Iranian negotiators and US Vice President JD Vance arrived in the Swiss host city, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Before boarding his flight to Europe, Vance told reporters …
By Dayo Johnson Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election held on Saturday. Faduyile was a former National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and currently …
By Golok Nanmwa Jos - The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects and recovered cannabis, controlled drugs and other prohibited substances during a coordinated raid on identified drug hotspots in Jos. The operation, carried out on Saturday evening, targeted locations around Old Airport Junction and Fwavei…
By Glory Wobo Since the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt judgement that upheld the Rivers State High Court ruling that nullified the APC Ward, local government, and state congresses, there have been comments by political pundits and stakeholders suggesting that APC party primaries conducted in the state by the National…
…mentioned by the captors of Rabe in the video they posted on social media, Sunday Vanguard could not ascertain the number of captured insurgents in the custody of security agencies. But some have been prosecuted and convicted while the prosecution of other ones is ongoing. Security dilemmas Outraged security experts on…
…tactics are often ineffective. A former intelligence officer explained to Sunday Vanguard that public expectations are sometimes shaped by unrealistic perceptions of modern military capabilities. "People imagine that once terrorists are located, a rescue can happen overnight. In reality, locating a camp and conducting…
• 'How to regain it, avoid repeat of June 12 tragedy' • Makes case for strong institutions • Says he was a victim for standing for N/Assembly independence By Olayinka Latona Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has issued a stirring defence of the National Assembly's role as the "load-bearing wall" of Nigeria's democr…
By Nnamdi Ojiego By the time the Court of Appeal rose in Abuja on Tuesday, what had looked barely 24 hours earlier like the political funeral of five opposition parties had suddenly become a resurrection. The appellate court halted the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that had directed the Independent Nationa…
By Golok Nanmwa Blessed with a temperate climate, rich cultural diversity, and a history as one of Nigeria's foremost commercial centres, Jos North Local Government Area occupies a unique place in Plateau State and the nation's social and economic life. For decades, the area has served as a meeting point for ethnic nat…
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace deals with criminal groups remains unacceptable in the state. The governor made the remarks during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service. Lawal stated t…