2027: PFN kicks against Muslim-Muslim ticket
“Nigeria is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic nation whose diversity should be reflected in its leadershi”
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Obasanjo to Osoba: ‘I didn’t deceive AD leaders in 2003’
Obasanjo said developments preceding his emergence as President were unknown to Osoba because they were handled by senior Afenifere and AD leaders
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Bandits kill 23 farmers in fresh Zamfara attack
By Idris Salisu, Gusau At least 23 farmers have been killed by suspected bandits in an attack on farmlands in Sauna District, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Sources from the area told Vanguard on Thursday that the death toll rose from an initial 16 after seven additional bodies were recovered from nearby […]
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NBA Election Controversy: Badejo-Okusanya braces for the storm, pledges reforms
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The 2026 national officers’ election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has remained a talking point, driven by a series of historical parallels and precedents that have evoked mixed reactions among legal practitioners across the country. A major highlight of the election was the victory of the only female candidate in the […]
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NAFDAC targets markets, bars, motor parks, begins nationwide raid on sachet alcohol
…offenders to face prosecution By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday embarked on nationwide enforcement against all alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate, PET, bottles below 200 millilitres, marking the full implementation of the federal government’s ban on the products. The sweeping crackdown, which is […]
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Dangote Refinery resumes petrol loading in naira at N1,215/litre
…As depots, filling stations adjust prices By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in naira after a week-long suspension, ending uncertainty in the downstream sector over its temporary shift to dollar-denominated sales. Checks by Vanguard showed that the refinery has fixed […]
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Reps begin clause-by-clause review of state police bill
ABUJA-The House of Rep resentatives has begun clause-by-clause consideration of President Bola Tinubu’s executive bill seeking the establishment of state police, with lawmakers indicating they might adopt the Senate-passed version of the legislation with only minor adjustments.
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Breaking: Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting king
Britain’s King Charles III on Monday appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said.
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Agro exports crash 31% as port delays, pesticides trigger global rejections
Nigeria’s agricultural exports suffered a sharp 31.2 per cent decline in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26) as prolonged port delays, excessive pesticide application, outdated chemical preservatives and failure to obtain required phytosanitary certification combined to trigger increasing rejection of the country’s farm produce in international markets.
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Full list: Badejo-Okusanya, others emerge winners in 2026 NBA elections
The full list of winners in the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, national elections has been released following the conclusion of voting and the announcement of results by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, ECNBA, on Sunday
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