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Nigerians have always been sentimental about issues concerning Politically Exposed Persons and it is understandable. The post EFCC and the brigandage that won’t stop appeared first on Vanguard News.

The desperation by Nigerians to escape poverty and hardship that have defined their present state, and to seek greener pastures in the Western world has raised concern, following the increased number of youths who are stowing away on ships. The post Japa: Nigerian youths opt for stowing on ships appeared first on Vanguard News.

There are indications that prices of goods and services may not come down soon despite the speedy appreciation of Naira against major foreign currencies in recent weeks. The post Exchange rate: Why prices of goods will remain high, despite Naira appreciation appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has assured State Governments on owning mining licences to develop the solid minerals sector. The post FG ready to facilitate mining licences for States – Alake appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Northern groups have risen in defence of President Bola Tinubu following an assertion by the Director of Publicity and Advocacy, of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, that the north regretted voting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election and that it would not repeat such mistake in 2027. […]

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Friday shared a total sum of N1.123 trillion March 2024 Federation Account Revenue to the three tiers of government. The post FAAC shares N1.1trn revenue to FG, States, LGs appeared first on Vanguard News.

"The success of the forex management is in its ability to ensure stability and sustenance, not whether it is high or low. The greatest threat to the economy is uncertainty." The post FX management can’t be successful without economic stability – LP’s Okonkwo tells CBN appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, has announced that the Redline Rail from Agbado to Iddo will begin a week-long test run. Omotoso made the revelation at a press briefing on Thursday, organized to kick off the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing by the State’s Ministries, Directorates, and Agencies. The annual […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has confirmed the spread of the Sokoto and Zamfara strange disease to Kaduna with a total of 7 deaths. The post Sokoto strange disease spreads to Kaduna as death toll hits 7 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has confirmed that Rayan Ait-Nouri and Hwang Hee-chan might not be fit enough to start their Premier League clash against Arsenal on Saturday. According to him, Matheus Cunha, Pedro Neto, Nelson Semedo and Craig Dawson are all ruled out through injury. The Gunners are looking to bounce back from their 2-0 EPL: Wolves’ squad […]

Manchester United are anxiously waiting on the fitness of Harry Maguire amid a defensive injury crisis. The Red Devils play Championship side Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. However, Erik ten Hag has a few defensive headaches as he prepares for the match. Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans FA Cup: 7 Man […]

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, Granit Xhaka, has maintained that Arsenal can still win the Premier League title. The Gunners go into the last five fixtures in second place, two points behind Manchester City on the log. Xhaka has sent a message to his former teammates as they seek to go one better than last season. “This EPL: I hope they can do it – Xhaka […]

The Ogun State sector of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Saturday confirmed that two persons lost their lives in a road crash around Iyana Odogo, along Ilaro-Owode road. The post 2 dead, one injured in Ogun road crash appeared first on Vanguard News.

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has said he held a meeting with his entire squad and staff to remind them of the importance of discipline. This follows a clash between his players over a penalty kick in the 6-0 win over Everton on Monday. Cole Palmer scored four goals in the game, but Conor Gallagher had FA Cup: Pochettino reveals details of Chelsea […]

Former Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil has claimed that El Clasico has gone down because of Barcelona. Ozil said this ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga El Clasico with Barcelona on Sunday. Speaking with Marca, the former Arsenal star said Barcelona have lost potential. “At that time, it was the most important match in world El Clasico has gone down […]

A group within the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ondo Vanguard for Good Governance, has frowned against the move by the party not to hold delegates’ congress ahead of Saturday’s governorship primaries of the party. According to the group, the committee, saddled with the responsibility of revalidating the membership of the party in the state, was […]

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has compared Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe to Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian believes that Mbappe is hungry for goals, very much like the former Portugal captain. Speaking to El Chiringuito TV, Casemiro said that opposition players have to be worried when playing against the France captain […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Halima Kyari as the Chairperson of the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM. The post Tinubu appoints Halima Kyari as NAICOM Chairperson appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Naira has depreciated to N1,140 per dollar in the parallel market, from N1,060 per dollar on Thursday. The post Naira depreciates to N1,140/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said the President urged all members of the board of the commission to bring to bear their wealth of experience and competence in regulating the country’s […]

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has predicted the outcome of this weekend’s FA Cup semi-final matches. Manchester City will face Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening, while Manchester United will clash with Coventry in the other FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. Providing his predictions, Lawrenson told Paddy Power: ‘Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea, […]

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed Taiwo Awoniyi is training partially with his teammates, DAILY POST reports. Awoniyi is gradually working his way back to full fitness after sustaining a thigh injury last month. The Nigeria international has missed the Tricky Trees’ last five Premier League games. The expectation is that he will […]

Nigerian singer Skiibii has broken his silence after being accused by video vixen and influencer Nicki Dabarbie of attempting to use her for ‘ritual.’ Dabarbie has been calling out Skiibii and Mayorkun on social media, alleging that the duo attempted to use her for “ritual” after Skiibii invited her for a boat cruise. Sharing a ‘It’s false’ […]

THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, Friday, vowed to punish saboteurs involved in illegal extraction of alleged uranium in Gwande Local Government Area of Benue State after thorough investigation. The post We’ll punish saboteurs involved in illegal extraction of alleged uranium – Alake appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. The post Tinubu appoints Mairiga Katuka as SEC Chairman, Emomotimi Agama, DG appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Imo state Police Command on Friday confirmed that a luxurious bus belonging to Lords Chosen Church, has killed four passersby along Owerri- Onitsha road in Imo state. The post Bus kills 4, injure others in Imo appeared first on Vanguard News.

TWO commissioners from Ebonyi State Mr. Victor Chukwu and his counterpart Mr. Jude Okpor reportedly fought shamelessly in public during the defection ceremony of chieftains of the PDP into the APC held at Ebiaji, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The post Two Ebonyi commissioners fight in public appeared first on Vanguard News.

‘‘This is not just another workshop that ends today, your efforts in the last four days will continue to make a lasting impression for tomorrow and we will by action ensure AI takes lead in Nigeria." The post Nigeria’s AI Strategy receives $3.5m seed funding appeared first on Vanguard News.

“This hatred starts from our home. For instance if parents want to scold their children they will say ‘I will call the police for you. This is why our children grow up with hatred for the police and that is why we are trying to stop this narrative.” The post Nigerians’ hatred for officers affecting security — Police appeared first on Vanguard News.

…says his administration operates transparent accounting system By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that the state under his watch generates between N26 to N27 billion monthly as Internally Generated Revenue. This was as the governor restated that his Administration operates a transparent […]