By Efe Onodjae  Visa International Service Association otherwise known as Visa Inc, has partnered with Zenith Bank to introduce the Visa Signature Card, a premium payment solution designed to meet the lifestyle and financial needs of affluent customers in Nigeria. The card was unveiled during a media briefing held at the Zenith Bank headquarters in Victoria […] The post Visa partners Zenith Bank to launch signature card for affluent customers appeared first on Vanguard News.

This universality reflects the inclusive spirit of Islam, allowing every household to participate in supporting the needy. The post Ramadan Talk Day 27: Obligation of Zakatul Fitr appeared first on Vanguard News.

In every democracy, the judiciary can make the difference between order and chaos, between constitutionalism and impunity. When political actors overreach, when executives test the limits of their powers, and when legislatures become rubber stamps, it is the courts that must stand firm. If democracy is to survive and thrive in Nigeria and across emerging […] The post How judiciary can save our democracy appeared first on Vanguard News.

By OKEY NWUKE  Family businesses have long been the backbone of economies worldwide, from the likes of Dangote of the Dangote Group to the Waltons of Walmart superstores and the Mom-and-Pop family businesses that dot Nigerian towns and cities. They combine heritage, vision and long-term stewardship in ways that their non-family-owned counterparts often struggle to match. Yet, […] The post Professional governance as the family business lifeline appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi A two-hour rainstorm has caused widespread destruction in the ancient town of Otukpo in Benue state, leaving homes ruined, electricity installations destroyed, and large parts of the town in darkness. The heavy rainfall, which many residents initially welcomed as the first rain of the year late Friday night, quickly turned into […] The post Benue: Mayor appeals for urgent aid as rainstorm wreaks havoc in Otukpo appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimitota Onoyume Oil-rich Odidi Federated Community, host of OML 42 in Warri South-West Local Government area, Delta State, has granted an additional four years to its current executive led by the Chairman Prince Preye Okrikpa. The community at its congress at Odidi primary school weekend also harped on the need for a written constitution […] The post Okrikpa’s exco in Odidi gets additional four years appeared first on Vanguard News.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta An aspirant for the Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr. Olalekan Jiboku, has distributed food items to over 150 residents across Abeokuta South local government area, as part of activities marking the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons. The outreach, which took place at the weekend in several communities within the council […] The post Ramadan, Lent: Jiboku distributes food palliative to 150 residents in Ogun  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Suspected bandits, Sunday, chased farmers from their farmland onto the runway of Akure Airport in Ondo State. The post Security scare at Akure Airport as bandits enter runway appeared first on Vanguard News.

The suspects, Mr. David Norbert Aleji and Mr. Francis Gideon Isaac, were arrested on 10 March 2026 after they were found dressed in military camouflage. The post Navy hands over suspected impersonators to police in Calabar appeared first on Vanguard News.

Richarlison's 90th-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Tottenham at Liverpool to snap a club-record losing streak on Sunday and boost their chances of Premier League survival. The post Tottenham strike late to stun Liverpool, end losing streak appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. The post Tinubu backs Nigerian media’s fight for fair revenue from Big Tech, promises tariff relief appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Obetta LAGOS—THE Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged the Federal Government to harness Nigeria’s cultural festivals as tourism assets capable of generating significant revenue. Adams, who is the promoter of the Olokun Festival Foundation, made the call during a press conference to usher in the 2026 edition of the […] The post Gani Adams to FG: Harness cultural festivals for tourism revenue appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended indigenous contractors handling federal highway projects for the pace and quality of work, describing their performance as proof of Nigeria’s growing local engineering capacity. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of ongoing construction along a section of the Calabar corridor of the […] The post Umahi commends indigenous contractors, inspects Ndibe bridge linking Ebonyi and Cross River appeared first on Vangu...

THE First Lady, Senator Olufemi Tinubu, has extolled the virtues of mothers, stating that they stand as unyielding pillars holding the nation together. The post Mothers ‘re unyielding pillars holding our nation together – First Lady appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has alleged plans by a mining firm, Jupiter Limited, to launch what it described as a campaign of calumny against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his state visit to the United Kingdom. The post Solid Minerals: FG alleges smear campaign against Tinubu during UK visit appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Councillors from Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments at the weekend teamed up with the “City Boys Movement” with a view to ensuring a seamless re-election of President Bola Tinubu in next January’s Presidential election. President of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria, Hon. Evoh Okechukwu Nwikegwu, declared that the nation’s 8,809 councillors […] The post 2027: 774 LG councillors join ‘City Boys Movement’ in Owerri, back Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will sustain salary payments for up to 12 months to families of personnel who die in the line of duty. The post NAF approves 12 months salary payment for families of fallen personnel appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu's former spokesman in the south east and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh has recalled his earlier warning on the strategy to be employed in the composition of the leadership of City Boys Movement, particularly in the south east region. The post Owerri ‘City Boys Movement’ Rampage: Onoh recalls foretold Strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.

In the letter allegedly found in a pupil’s school bag in a private school, the bandits vowed to attack Kungaboku and neighbouring Paze to avenge their commander’s killing. The post Fear grips FCT communities as suspected bandits issue attack threat appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State has denied claims that it expelled the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, from the party. The post APGA denies expelling Abaribe, says Senator resigned in December 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Donald Trump said Sunday that NATO faces a "very bad" future if US allies fail to help open the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil transport conduit effectively shut by Iran in the Mideast war. The post Trump says NATO faces ‘very bad’ future if allies don’t help open Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

Those who worked closely with him described a man who valued discipline, fairness and knowledge above personal connections or political manoeuvring, qualities that earned him respect internationally but sometimes placed him at odds with the realities of Nigerian sports administration. The post How Adegboye Onigbinde lived with disappointments till his death appeared first on Vanguard News.

By JUDE OBIOHA  Diplomacy often speaks in symbols long before it speaks in policy. The state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom, at the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, is one such symbol, and a powerful one at that. Scheduled for tomorrow, March 17, the visit marks the first time […] The post Tinubu’s royal visit and Nigeria’s reawakening on the global stage appeared first on Vanguard News.

By OLALEKAN OJO The open letter by the Advertisers Association of Nigeria, ADVAN, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in which it launched a virulent attack against the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON, would have just been given one thing: ignore. That is because that was what the letter deserved. But upon deep introspection, one needs to […] The post Advertisers must learn to live with regulations appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimitota Onoyume  Polobubo (Tsekelewu) and its bloc communities in Warri North Local government area of Delta state have kicked against  their alleged exclusion from recently approved infrastructure projects worth over ₦400 billion by the state government. A statement signed by the president Paul Toruwei and the Youth leader Comr. Markson Juwoiye Aboh, lauded  the  […] The post Polobubo communities protest alleged exclusion from N400bn Delta Infrastructure projects appeared first on Vangua...

The Save Nigeria Movement (SNM) and the Freelance Journalists Federation (FJF) have called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to immediately identify and prosecute individuals involved in the dissemination of false information against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. Addressing a press conference […] The post DSS, Police urged to prosecute perpetrators of fake news against Deputy Speaker, Kalu appeared first on Van...

The Sector Commander, Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, disclosed this while addressing officers and men of the command in Awka on Sunday. The post FRSC deploys 275 officers ahead of Soludo’s second-term inauguration appeared first on Vanguard News.

The decision of the Lagos State Government to reintroduce the sanitation exercise where the movement of Lagos residents is restricted for 3 hours during the last Saturday of every month is a sad reminder of one of the primitive legacies of the defunct military junta in Nigeria. The post Reintroducing monthly sanitation in Lagos State is contemptuous – Falana appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, has said a more measured and informed intervention by the United Kingdom during recent global debates on alleged religious persecution in Nigeria could have helped calm tensions and prevent speculation from shaping international perception. The post Tinubu’s London visit: UK voice could have calmed Nigeria persecution debate – Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran's warning to keep out of the war came a day after President Donald Trump had called on other countries to work with the US to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. The post Iran warns countries to keep out of war as drone hits base used by Italy appeared first on Vanguard News.

The FCT chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday suspended three executive members from Wuse Ward in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) for allegedly spearheading the controversial suspension of Sen. Ireti Kingibe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kingibe currently represents the FCT at the Senate. The suspended executive members include: […] The post ADC suspends ward chairman, two others over Ireti Kingibe’s purported suspension appeared first on Vanguard News.

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across all states of the federation in support of citizens observing the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons. The post Tinubu directs nationwide distribution of rice for Ramadan, Lent appeared first on Vanguard News.

The former governor said that only those with the new members’ card would be guaranteed to participate in the coming party primaries. The post 2027: Ortom mobilises PDP stakeholders for e-registration appeared first on Vanguard News.

Amid ongoing security threats in Nigeria’s North Central region, the Presidency and Benue State authorities are ramping up collaboration to combat banditry farmer/herders clashes and restore peace in vulnerable communities. The post Presidency, Benue Police team up to crush banditry, restore community peace appeared first on Vanguard News.

Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. The post Raphinha bags hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-2 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Adeola Badru A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has elected Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso of the Department of Food Technology at the University of Ibadan as its state chairman. Akinoso emerged as chairman during the faction’s State Congress held […] The post Wike-backed PDP faction elects UI don Akinoso as Oyo chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.

Director-General of the movement, Francis Shoga, made this known in a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Aminat Aminu-Isah, on Sunday in Abuja. The post Imo rally disruption attempt to undermine youth empowerment – City Boy Movement appeared first on Vanguard News.

Muhammadu Sanusi II has revealed that his years away from Kano following his dethronement as emir spared him from potential humiliation and gave him the opportunity to pursue further academic work. The post Losing positions isn’t the end; faith in God sustained me – Sanusi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, David Umbugadu, has met with members of a socio-political group, Coalition for Justice, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post After defection to APC, Umbugadu meets supporters, Urges Backing for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Trump responded on Saturday by urging "China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK and others" to send ships to escort tankers. The post Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships appeared first on Vanguard News.

The ADC chieftain also took aim at what he described as Tinubu's apparent desire to face a weakened opposition. The post 2027: Tinubu will lose if Atiku contests with Obi or Amaechi — Momodu appeared first on Vanguard News.

By AUSTIN AIGBE Electoral laws are the backbone of democratic governance. They define the rules of political competition, shape institutional accountability, and ultimately determine whether elections reflect the will of the people. The Electoral Act 2026, which repeals the Electoral Act 2022, is a major legislative milestone. It introduces a revised framework to regulate federal, state and […] The post The Electoral Act 2026: Promise, progress and persistent challenges  appeared first on Van...

Fuel prices in Nigeria went up an average 40 percent within days of the United States, US, and Israel attacking Iran. Diesel prices went up 50 percent. This development shot up prices of transportation, and more Nigerians who cannot afford the price hike took to trekking. Mr.  Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor, lamented the plight of […] The post When educated illiterates rule, society is in trouble, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Stakeholders in Benue State have called for collective action to tackle misinformation, disinformation and hate speech as part of efforts to strengthen peace and social cohesion in the state. The call was made during a High-Level Dialogue and Roundtable Discussion on “Unpacking Divisive Narratives and Promoting Social Cohesion,” organised by the […] The post CDD, partners rally Benue stakeholders to combat misinformation, promote social cohesion appeared first on Vangua...

…Party opens new secretariat By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, in Bayelsa State has elected George Turnah as its new state chairman. Turnah emerged through a consensus arrangement during the Bayelsa State PDP elective congress held at the party’s new secretariat on Yenagoa, the state capital weekend. […] The post Bayelsa PDP holds state congress, as Turnah emerges chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Governors of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Aremo Olusegun Osoba and other eminent Nigerians have eulogized the resilience behind the sustenance of the Champion Newspapers Limited over the decades. They made the remarks during the Newspapers Awards (2025) night on Saturday March 14, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Newspapers’ […] The post Champion Awards: Gbenga Daniel, Osoba, others hail newspapers’ resilience amid economic turbulence  appeared first on Van...

At least eight people were injured in Israel Sunday following repeated missile launches from Iran, at least two of which contained cluster munitions according to Israeli authorities. The post Iranian missiles injure at least eight people in Israel appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist Tonto Dikeh has paid glowing tribute to her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, in a heartfelt Mother’s Day message shared on Sunday. The post ‘You made me a mother’ — Tonto Dikeh appreciates ex-husband Churchill appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Police Command in Osun says it has arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) in connection with a shooting incident that left a driver dead in Osogbo. The post Police arrest two Customs officers for allegedly killing driver in Osun appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'adu Abubakar III, on Sunday paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House Abuja. The post Photos: Sultan of Sokoto visits Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Barrister Dele Farotimi, has alleged that Nigeria does not conduct genuine elections, warning that the country’s political system leaves citizens with little real power to determine who governs them. The post 2027 Debate Intensifies: Nigeria doesn’t conduct real elections – Farotimi appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has arrested four youths from Ibeno community over alleged vandalism at the facility of Seplat Energy in Mkpanak Village, Ibeno Local Government Area. The post Police arrest four Akwa Ibom youths over alleged vandalism at Seplat facility appeared first on Vanguard News.

The lawmaker representing Etsako Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Mr Anamero Dekeri, has described legislating as a serious business that is not confined to the walls of the National Assembly, adding that it entails purposeful constituency engagements, taking governance to the grassroots, touching lives, empowering communities, and creating opportunities where none previously existed. The post Representation not confined to walls of NASS – Rep Dekeri appeared first on Vanguard N...

The Nigerian Army has accused actors sympathetic to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of orchestrating a social media campaign aimed at undermining recent military successes in the South-East by diverting attention from ongoing operations and attacking the ethnicity of a military spokesperson. The post Army accuses pro-IPOB actors of online propaganda to discredit South-East operations appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former presidential candidate and global businessman, Gbenga Hashim, says Nigeria can overcome its current economic difficulties if the country is guided by responsible and visionary leadership. The post Only visionary leadership can revive Nigeria’s economy – Gbenga Hashim appeared first on Vanguard News.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a short video on Sunday making light of rumours on social media that he was dead. The post Netanyahu mocks social media rumours about his death appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday. The post Man United sink Aston Villa, inch towards UCL return appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has scrapped the Ministry of Higher Education, where his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo currently serves as the Commissioner. The post Gov. Yusuf scraps Ministry of Higher Education, sacks Dep. Gov. as Commissioner appeared first on Vanguard News.

Industry observers say the move reflects growing efforts among West African countries to deepen regional electricity trade and address persistent power shortages. The post Togo seeks increased electricity imports from Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

NLC also accused the government of leaving Nigerians at the mercy of the volatile global oil prices triggered by the escalating Middle East crisis. The post Middle East crisis: NLC demands cost of living allowance, wage award, tax relief, others appeared first on Vanguard News.