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Live: Deadly strikes in Lebanon, Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait of Hormuz
Worldle-figaroFrance 24telex+2naftemporikithe-journal2h ago5 sources

Live: Deadly strikes in Lebanon, Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait of Hormuz

Explosions rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, warning that any vessels attempting to pass through the waterway risk damage from missiles or stray drones. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Power crisis may deepen as electricity workers activate strike
Businessvanguard-ng3h ago

Power crisis may deepen as electricity workers activate strike

The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has intensified mobilisation of its members nationwide for a possible strike next week following the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government without a resolution of its grievances. The post Power crisis may deepen as electricity workers activate strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gun attack on ADC leaders in Edo
Politicsvanguard-ng9h ago

Gun attack on ADC leaders in Edo

The savage attack that took place in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 could be a sign that Nigerians might be in for a violent campaign and general election season. African Democratic Congress, ADC, leaders, including former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, gathered in the home of one of the party’s national […] The post Gun attack on ADC leaders in Edo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pep Guardiola's Darwinism
Sportla-repubblica10h ago

Pep Guardiola's Darwinism

The Catalan coach is not an aesthete, but a ruthless one. To win, he has set aside the creed that made him great and adapted to the changes in football.

Successor to Khamenei, his son / Mojtaba Hosseini, elected leader of Iran
Worldnrkmorgunbladiddelfi-lt+8index-hrn1-serbiahotnewsiefimeridan1-bih20-minutenbalkan-webprotothema-en12h ago11 sources

Successor to Khamenei, his son / Mojtaba Hosseini, elected leader of Iran

The eldest son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, a politician and Iranian cleric, was elected the next Supreme Leader of Iran under pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps...

Last batch of Nigerian pilgrims returns safely from Israel amid regional tensions
Worldvanguard-ng15h ago

Last batch of Nigerian pilgrims returns safely from Israel amid regional tensions

Olayinka LATONA LAGOS – The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has successfully concluded the 2025 Main Pilgrimage, with the final batch of over 500 pilgrims arriving safely in Nigeria early Tuesday morning. The pilgrims landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 4:30 a.m., bringing to a close a journey that saw more than 4,000 […] The post Last batch of Nigerian pilgrims returns safely from Israel amid regional tensions appeared first on Vanguard News.

APC Sokoto congress elects new executives by consensus
Politicsvanguard-ng16h ago

APC Sokoto congress elects new executives by consensus

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reinforced its national unity and internal democratic processes following the successful conduct of its Sokoto State Congress, where a new set of state executives emerged through a consensus arrangement. The post APC Sokoto congress elects new executives by consensus appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ondo APC holds congress, elects Babatunde chairman amid court order controversy
Politicsvanguard-ng18h ago

Ondo APC holds congress, elects Babatunde chairman amid court order controversy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has elected former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, as its new State Chairman, alongside Hon. Alex Kalejaiye as State Secretary and other members of the State Working Committee. The post Ondo APC holds congress, elects Babatunde chairman amid court order controversy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Guardiola says Premier League teams must adapt to set-piece threat
SportYahoovanguard-ng19h ago2 sources

Guardiola says Premier League teams must adapt to set-piece threat

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said teams must adapt to deal with set pieces after Liverpool manager Arne Slot spoke about how they were sucking some of the "joy" out of the Premier League."The last 10 games now start to be decisive," said the City boss.

Army intercepts 296 wraps of suspected cannabis in Ogun
Politicsvanguard-ng22h ago

Army intercepts 296 wraps of suspected cannabis in Ogun

Troops of the Nigerian Army, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, have intercepted 296 large wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp along the Abeokuta–Igboora road in Ogun State. The post Army intercepts 296 wraps of suspected cannabis in Ogun appeared first on Vanguard News.

Aryna Sabalenka set to marry longtime partner Georgious Frangulis
Sportvanguard-ng12m ago

Aryna Sabalenka set to marry longtime partner Georgious Frangulis

The 27-year-old Belarusian star revealed that she accepted a proposal from businessman Georgios Frangulis in what appeared to be a private, candle-lit celebration. The post Aryna Sabalenka set to marry longtime partner Georgious Frangulis appeared first on Vanguard News.

Singapore and China have ‘common interests’ in safeguarding global order, says ambassador
PoliticsSCMP1h ago

Singapore and China have ‘common interests’ in safeguarding global order, says ambassador

Singapore and China share “common interests” in safeguarding international order amid profound changes in the global landscape and uncertainties from trade wars, according to the city state’s top envoy to Beijing. The world has faced increased challenges, with huge pressure on multilateralism, free trade, and openness since the beginning of last year, Peter Tan Hai Chuan, Singapore’s ambassador to China, warned at an event at Renmin University in Beijing on Tuesday. “But Singapore and China h...

Pacesetter FC explain status of kidnapped footballer 
Sportvanguard-ng2h ago

Pacesetter FC explain status of kidnapped footballer 

Pacesetter Queens issued an emotional statement addressing reports of the alleged abduction of their former player, Ihotu John Rebecca, along the Benin Expressway in Edo State Rebecca was allegedly abducted by unknown gunmen, with her captors demanding a ransom of ₦20,000,000. The post Pacesetter FC explain status of kidnapped footballer  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader
PoliticsNYTruvaftonbladet+9lsm-lvaktualne-czdelfi-lthindustan-timesnaftemporikindtvbalkan-webin-cyprusnewsbeast3h ago12 sources

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the eldest son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been elected by Iran’s Assembly of Experts as the country’s new Supreme Leader, strengthening the influence of the Khamenei family within the Islamic Republic and prompting debate over the principles of the theocratic system, which does not formally provide for hereditary succession. The decision by […]

Cavs upset Pistons, Spurs thrash Sixers
SportYahoo6h ago

Cavs upset Pistons, Spurs thrash Sixers

The Cleveland Cavaliers shrugged off to the injury absence of star point guard Donovan Mitchell to score a 113-109 upset of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.Despite the defeat, Detroit remained comfortably on top of the Eastern Conference on 45-15, four and a half wins clear of second-placed Boston.

Former IGP and power of the uniform: A wrong signal at a defining moment
Politicsvanguard-ng6h ago

Former IGP and power of the uniform: A wrong signal at a defining moment

By EJIRO OFOYE The transition of leadership at the Nigeria Police Force is never a routine administrative exercise. It is a solemn institutional moment, rich in symbolism, discipline, and continuity. That is why the recent handover by the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, conducted while dressed in a suit rather than police uniform, deserves serious […] The post Former IGP and power of the uniform: A wrong signal at a defining moment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Analysis of Labour's Migration Policy and Economic Impact
PoliticsThe Guardian15h ago

Analysis of Labour's Migration Policy and Economic Impact

An editorial discusses the potential negative consequences of Labour's proposed migration policy, suggesting that extending settlement waits could worsen labor shortages and misinterpret public concerns about migration's economic and demographic effects.

US ‘totally stupid’ to attack Iran during talks – UN ambassador
Worldvanguard-ng15h ago

US ‘totally stupid’ to attack Iran during talks – UN ambassador

The United States made a "totally stupid decision" to attack Iran while in negotiations, and betrayed Gulf nations by trashing their diplomatic efforts, Tehran's UN ambassador said Tuesday. The post US ‘totally stupid’ to attack Iran during talks – UN ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tinubu launches climate revolution: “Lead or Lag” in Nigeria’s green race
Environmentvanguard-ng17h ago

Tinubu launches climate revolution: “Lead or Lag” in Nigeria’s green race

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour (REHCCAT), calling on governors, private sector leaders, and stakeholders to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy. The post Tinubu launches climate revolution: “Lead or Lag” in Nigeria’s green race appeared first on Vanguard News.

2027: Sanwo-Olu sets agenda as Lagos APC re-elects Ojelabi, others
Politicsvanguard-ng18h ago

2027: Sanwo-Olu sets agenda as Lagos APC re-elects Ojelabi, others

Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the newly elected executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State to strengthen unity and inclusiveness in order to consolidate the party’s gains ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Sanwo-Olu sets agenda as Lagos APC re-elects Ojelabi, others appeared first on Vanguard News.

Wike dismisses ADC as ‘fake, nonexistent’ in FCT
Politicsvanguard-ng19h ago

Wike dismisses ADC as ‘fake, nonexistent’ in FCT

Wike made these remarks on Tuesday during a “thank-you” visit to the Bwari Area Council, following the recent council elections. The post Wike dismisses ADC as ‘fake, nonexistent’ in FCT appeared first on Vanguard News.

‘Don’t forget my bank tokens’ — Hadiza el-Rufai taunts ICPC over wiretapping equipment claim
Politicsvanguard-ng19h ago

‘Don’t forget my bank tokens’ — Hadiza el-Rufai taunts ICPC over wiretapping equipment claim

Hadiza el-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has mocked claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that wiretapping equipment was recovered from their Abuja residence. The post ‘Don’t forget my bank tokens’ — Hadiza el-Rufai taunts ICPC over wiretapping equipment claim appeared first on Vanguard News.

Asake gifts Mum G-Waggon after returning to Lagos
Culturevanguard-ng20h ago

Asake gifts Mum G-Waggon after returning to Lagos

Popular Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has warmed hearts online after gifting his mother a brand-new multi-million naira G-Waggon to celebrate Ramadan. The post Asake gifts Mum G-Waggon after returning to Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abascal Comments on Guardiola's Investiture Speech
Politicsel-mundo21h ago

Abascal Comments on Guardiola's Investiture Speech

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, highlighted the importance of María Guardiola's investiture speech, stating it would determine if dialogue with the Popular Party could continue and if Guardiola was aligning with Vox's positions.

787 killed so far since war began  —  Iran Red Crescent
Worldindex-hrn1-serbiahindustan-times+3naftemporikindtvvanguard-ng22h ago6 sources

787 killed so far since war began  —  Iran Red Crescent

The Iranian Red Crescent said Tuesday that more than 780 people have been killed nationwide since the United States and Israel started striking Iran. The post 787 killed so far since war began  —  Iran Red Crescent appeared first on Vanguard News.

N777bn Abuja-Kano Road: FG, contractors reiterate commitment to April completion date
Businessvanguard-ng41m ago

N777bn Abuja-Kano Road: FG, contractors reiterate commitment to April completion date

The project, which was initially awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, was terminated owing to a cost and completion date dispute and re-awarded to Infouest under a fresh contract involving the use of reinforced concrete pavement instead of asphalt. The post N777bn Abuja-Kano Road: FG, contractors reiterate commitment to April completion date appeared first on Vanguard News.

Travellers abandon vehicles amid FAAN cashless airport crisis
Businessvanguard-ng1h ago

Travellers abandon vehicles amid FAAN cashless airport crisis

Local and foreign travellers are abandoning their vehicles and trekking into the terminal following severe traffic congestion triggered by the full enforcement of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) cashless policy at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The post Travellers abandon vehicles amid FAAN cashless airport crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.

Uzoho returns as Super Eagles number one
Sportvanguard-ng2h ago

Uzoho returns as Super Eagles number one

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has picked Francis Uzoho as the new first choice goalkeeper of the team with Stanley Nwabali currently inactive.  The post Uzoho returns as Super Eagles number one appeared first on Vanguard News.

Viral Pictures: Military debunks death of 20 soldiers
Worldvanguard-ng3h ago

Viral Pictures: Military debunks death of 20 soldiers

Authorities of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have dismissed what they described as a renewed propaganda campaign by remnants of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), accusing the insurgents of circulating old photographs and recycled media reports to mislead the public about the security situation in the North East. The post Viral Pictures: Military debunks death of 20 soldiers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism in wake of deadly speedboat attack
WorldThe Guardian3h ago

Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism in wake of deadly speedboat attack

Detainees accused of coming from the US with intent to sow chaos and attack military units on Communist-ruled island Cuban prosecutors have formally charged six people with crimes of terrorism after a US-flagged speedboat was involved in a deadly shootout with Cuba’s coast guard last week. The US-based Cuban defendants are accused of packing a boat with weapons and heading toward Cuba in hopes of destabilising the government in Havana. Continue reading...

Naira depreciates to N1,376/$ in parallel market
Financevanguard-ng6h ago

Naira depreciates to N1,376/$ in parallel market

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,376 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,370 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the naira depreciated for the second time this week to N1,390 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange […] The post Naira depreciates to N1,376/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

Clemson Falls At UNC 67-63
SportYahoo7h ago

Clemson Falls At UNC 67-63

Tigers Battle but Can’t Overcome Poor Guard Play Clemson once again felt the familiar sting of a loss at UNC on Tuesday night, dropping a back and forth affair to lose their 5th in 6 games down the stretch of the season. RJ Godfrey tried to put the team on his back all night long […]

AI in healthcare: A partner, not a replacement for doctors
Healthvanguard-ng9h ago

AI in healthcare: A partner, not a replacement for doctors

For years, many people have worried about the rise of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in healthcare. A common fear has been that machines might one day replace doctors. But across Africa, a different story is beginning to take shape. The post AI in healthcare: A partner, not a replacement for doctors appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dias: City are exactly where we want to be
SportYahoo12h ago

Dias: City are exactly where we want to be

Ruben Dias say a resurgent City will go into Wednesday night’s Premier League home clash with Nottingham Forest sitting ‘exactly where we want to be.’ Men's Team Guardiola reveals why City have ...

US sends charter flights to help Americans leave Mideast war area
PoliticsFox Newsvanguard-ng14h ago2 sources

US sends charter flights to help Americans leave Mideast war area

The United States said Tuesday that it had arranged charter flights to help Americans leave the Middle East after Washington joined Israel in attacking Iran. The post US sends charter flights to help Americans leave Mideast war area appeared first on Vanguard News.

Medical Negligence Found in Death of Chimamanda Adichie's Son
HealthPremium Timesguardian-ngvanguard-ng14h ago3 sources

Medical Negligence Found in Death of Chimamanda Adichie's Son

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Adichie.

Boys basketball: Tri-Village's Sagester eclipses 2,000 career points, passes sister
SportYahoo14h ago

Boys basketball: Tri-Village's Sagester eclipses 2,000 career points, passes sister

Mar. 3—TROY — Tri-Village High School senior Trey Sagester on Monday night joined an elite list of Ohio basketball players that includes LeBron James and Luke Kennard — and his sister. The 6-foot-3 guard scored 20 points in the Patriots' 79-34 Division VI district semifinal victory over Miami Valley at the Troy High School Trojan Activity Center, eclipsing the 2,000-point mark for his career. ...

Adeboye, Enenche, Oyedepo, Komaiya among Nigerian pastors with enduring marriages
Culturevanguard-ng17h ago

Adeboye, Enenche, Oyedepo, Komaiya among Nigerian pastors with enduring marriages

A faith-based publication, The African Observers, powered by SEMACO Foundation, has highlighted seven Nigerian pastors whose marriages are regarded as enduring and exemplary within the Pentecostal and charismatic Christian community. The post Adeboye, Enenche, Oyedepo, Komaiya among Nigerian pastors with enduring marriages appeared first on Vanguard News.

Shaibu orders special forces to intensify offensive against terrorists
Politicsvanguard-ng18h ago

Shaibu orders special forces to intensify offensive against terrorists

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to intensify and sustain high-impact operations aimed at decisively defeating terrorists and insurgents across the country. The post Shaibu orders special forces to intensify offensive against terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.

Guardiola compares ‘evolution’ of Premier League set pieces to NBA three-pointers
SportThe Guardian19h ago

Guardiola compares ‘evolution’ of Premier League set pieces to NBA three-pointers

Man City manager says side must adapt to set pieces Erling Haaland faces fitness test ahead of Forest match Pep Guardiola has said there is no point in complaining about the rising prevalence of set pieces, with Manchester City’s manager recognising the need to adapt. While City’s 57 goals in the Premier League is one fewer than Arsenal, the leading scorers,, only nine have derived from dead balls, a rate of 15.8%, the division’s lowest. Continue reading...

US ‘is not using Cyprus’, Starmer says
Politicscyprus-mail20h ago

US ‘is not using Cyprus’, Starmer says

The United States’ military “is not using Cyprus”, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said. Fielding a question in his country’s parliament from opposition party Liberal Democrat MP Al Pinkerton regarding Iranian revolutionary guard corps general Sardar Jabbari’s threats to fire missiles at Cyprus, he moved to stress that reports of a US military presence […]

Trump says US-UK relationship ‘not like it used to be’
PoliticsFTchannel-news-asianewsbeast+3dhaka-tribunepunch-ngvanguard-ng20h ago6 sources

Trump says US-UK relationship ‘not like it used to be’

"It's a different world, actually. It's just a much different kind of relationship that we’ve had with your country before. The post Trump says US-UK relationship ‘not like it used to be’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

First Thing: Conflict spirals in Middle East as NGO says at least 700 Iranian civilians killed
WorldThe Guardianaftonbladetn1-serbia+3hindudhaka-tribunemorocco-world-news21h ago6 sources

First Thing: Conflict spirals in Middle East as NGO says at least 700 Iranian civilians killed

Trump says the war could last weeks or ‘far longer’. Plus, what a high schooler detained by ICE for 10 months wants you to know Good morning. Iranian drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh as Tehran continued to launch waves of retaliatory strikes at the Gulf and Israel, while Israeli soldiers began operating in southern Lebanon on the fourth day of an increasingly regional war in the Middle East. What is the legality of the attacks on Iran? The Guardian spoke to legal experts, who were in conse...

How to Choose a Safe Broker in Nigeria
Financevanguard-ng21h ago

How to Choose a Safe Broker in Nigeria

Nigeria’s trading scene has grown fast. More people are exploring forex, stocks and CFDs as a way to build income and hedge against inflation. With that growth has come choice, which is empowering, but also risk. Knowing how to choose a safe broker in Nigeria involves asking the right questions before you fund an account. […] The post How to Choose a Safe Broker in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.