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An airplane carrying 15 people, including a lawmaker, crashed near Colombia's border with Venezuela on Wednesday, killing all passengers and crew, Colombia's civil aviation authority said. The post Fifteen dead in Colombia plane crash appeared first on Vanguard News.

Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday, hosted a delegation from British International Investment (BII), as part of ongoing efforts to deepen financial sector reforms and attract long-term investment. The delegation was led by its Chair, Ms. Diana Layfield, alongside the British […]

Five English clubs qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League as Liverpool, Manchester, Chelsea and Tottenham secured a top-eight finish in the league phase Wednesday along with Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon. The post Champions League: Full list of teams qualify for Round of 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Simon Kalika has insisted that Nigeria’s absence at the upcoming 2026  FIFA World Cup tournament will affect the competition. Kalika said this while comparing the Nigerian team to that of Brazil and Spain, respectively. “These [Nigerian] players play in top European clubs and are always a joy to watch together 2026 […]

An aircraft carrying 15 people, including one lawmaker, went missing near Colombia's troubled border with Venezuela on Wednesday, state airline Satena and aerospace authorities said. The post Plane carrying lawmaker, 14 others goes missing near Venezuela border appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Police in Enugu have arraigned a 42-year old man, Mr Edwin before a magistrate court for the alleged rape of a 13-year old girl at Mburubu, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The post Enugu Police arraign man, 42 over alleged rape of girl, 13 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Reports have emerged that the Lagos State government plans to investigate the recent fire incident at a warehouse in Mile 2, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of the state. Sources within the government circles told reporters that the probe will centre on the nature of the chemical substances stored in the facility, which is situated within Lagos govt to […]

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has reiterated its commitment to putting modalities in place to improve the league. The NNL expressed dissatisfaction with the “must-win-at-home” attitude of some clubs participating in the league. They made the statement at the ongoing two-day mid-season retreat at the Remo Stadium Auditorium Complex, Ikenne. The […]

Gunmen have again abducted a pregnant woman, Mrs Mary Jesulayomi at Ayede Community in Akure North council area of Ondo State The post Tension heightens in Ondo community as gunmen again abduct pregnant woman appeared first on Vanguard News.

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Niger State liaison office in Abuja, was presided over by the governor. According to him, “I took advantage of the presence of the Niger State Chief Judge, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, and other judiciary officials of the state in Abuja for the ongoing Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee meeting to […]

Ahmed Musa scored the winning goal as Kano Pillars defeated Katsina United 1–0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23 encounter on Wednesday. Kano Pillars moved up to 18th position on the table following the win. The Sai Masu will be up against Rangers in their next game. At the New Jos Stadium, NPFL: Musa scores winner for Kano Pillars […]

Chelsea, on Wednesday, announced that Academy defender Jacob Hall has signed his first professional contract with the club. Hall has been a Blue since joining the Premier League west London club during his Under-9s season. The 17-year-old, however, has developed into a composed centre-back. As a result, Hall was handed his Under-18s debut, marking an […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have pledged continued support for striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post Strike continues as NLC, TUC pledge support for FCT workers appeared first on Vanguard News.

A lawmaker representing the Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Senator Abdul Ningi, on Wednesday questioned why the National Assembly was allegedly excluded from the diplomatic discussions that paved the way for the United States military airstrikes in Sokoto State. Speaking during a debate on the airstrikes that reportedly killed several terrorists in […]

Gunmen have abducted a pregnant woman, Mrs Mary Jesulayomi, in Ayede community, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The abduction occurred only a few days after suspected gunmen kidnapped a primary school proprietress, Mrs Oladeinde Tomilola, and shot three other people during an attack in Ilu-Abo community within the same local government […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), Dr. Tersoo Loko, alongside 10 others before the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi over an alleged N1.1 billion fraud. The post EFCC arraigns ex-BSIEC Chairman, 10 others over alleged N1.1bn election funds fraud […]

Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has unveiled plans to deploy part of its Universal Service Provision Fund, USPF, to support satellite broadband operators. The post NCC targets 23m offline Nigerians with satellite broadband support appeared first on Vanguard News.

Suspected armed herders have killed one person in renewed attacks along the Agagbe–Naka–Agatu axis in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred on 27 January at about 6:01 pm on the Agagbe–Naka Road. According to the sources, military personnel alerted the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of […]

The Kano State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a 25-year-old man, Ididiong James, for allegedly attacking his mother and possessing an English Beretta pistol with eight rounds of ammunition. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, explained that police officers […]

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has commented on United States President Donald Trump’s health amid speculation in some quarters. Merz was questioned about his opinion of Trump’s capability and fitness for office during a press conference in Berlin on Wednesday. “Based on my encounters with President Trump, I have no reason to doubt his health,” […]

The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Stanley Ogbuewu, has announced a ban on free movie shootings, unpaid productions, and the use of artistes without proper remuneration in the state, as part of measures to sanitise and strengthen the creative industry. The commissioner also called on established entertainers to deliberately mentor […]

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has fixed ten fresh days for the trial to be concluded in the corruption charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, over the naira redesign. Justice Maryann Anenih fixed Naira redesign: Court […]

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for collaboration between himself and the Abia State Government in the development of Bende Federal Constituency and other parts of the state. He also lamented that some officials of the Abia State Government allegedly stopped contractors from building a health centre and school […]

Rap icon Nicki Minaj has revealed why she is a die-hard fan of President Donald Trump of the United States. Declaring that she is Trump’s number one fan on Wednesday, Minaj added that hate directed at the US president made her support him more. Trump called her up on stage after she announced her support Why I’m Trump’s die-hard fan – Nicki Minaj

The Senate will hold an executive briefing over the December 25 United States air strikes on terrorist targets in Sokoto State. The move followed issues raised by Senator Abdul Ningi, who said the US action was wrong. Also, he accused the authorities of excluding the National Assembly from discussions concerning the Sokoto operation. Read Also: The post US […]

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the party’s governors are currently holding a closed-door meeting in Abuja. This comes amid rising political consultations within the ruling party ahead of its national convention slated for March. Recall that last year, the party unveiled a detailed timetable of activities […]

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Ididiong James, for allegedly attacking his mother and unlawfully possessing an English Beretta pistol with eight rounds of ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Wednesday in Kano. The statement said that on […]

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a large-scale cyber-enabled fraud that led to the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data resources, with losses estimated at over N7.7 billion. The Force, through the National Cybercrime Centre, said six suspects were arrested in connection with the scheme, while several high-value […]

The defectors were led by Acho Righteous and Abubakar Surajo, formerly of the ADC and PDP, respectively. The post APC receives defectors from ADC, PDP in Taraba appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to the timely delivery of ongoing Federal road and bridge projects in Niger State. The post FG promises timely delivery of ongoing roads, bridges projects appeared first on Vanguard News.