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Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. The post Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semi appeared first on Vanguard News.
Jubilation in Oyo as 39 pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire LGA regain freedom after 56 days. Security agencies rescued them without ransom.
Coach Madugu names the 25-player Super Falcons squad for WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, featuring Oshoala, Ajibade, and Nnadozie. See the full Super Falcons squad
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has launched its 2026 wet season agricultural input distribution in Katsina, targeting 10,000 hectares to boost food security
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) calls on President Tinubu to adopt the successful Oyo rescue strategy across Nigeria to combat kidnapping and terrorism
The Gombe State Government has launched an investigation into the collapse of a section of the new Gombe Assembly complex, which killed one worker and inju
OYOSUBEB Chairman rejoices over the safe return of abducted Oyo pupils and teachers after 56 days, thanking all involved in their rescue.
"For over five decades, Rangers has stood as one of Nigeria's foremost national football institutions. Although proudly rooted in Enugu and the South-East, the club has always belonged to Nigeria. The post ‘We are not a tribal club’ — Enugu Rangers reject Moses Simo...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the upgrade is in line wit...
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that no ransom was paid and no concession made to secure the release of the pupils and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State. Tinubu, in a statement on Friday, said the victims were rescued alive and unharmed by security forces, d...
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade for Nigeria's defence of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. The post Madugu picks Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie, 22 others for WAFCON 2026 appeared first on Vangu...
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has distributed 72,000 bags of fertiliser, 200,000 litres of herbicides and other agricultural equipment to farmers across the state as part of efforts to boost food production. The inputs, delivered through the Zamfara 2026 wet-season fertili...
"He told me, 'Ali, I will do everything to secure Nigerians.' I believe him, and I pray that the promise will be fulfilled," Ndume said. The post Tinubu told me he’ll do everything to secure Nigeria — Ndume appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Dapo AkinrefonA coalition of civil society leaders and organisations, on Friday, accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, of allegedly carrying out a politically motivated campaign against former Minister of Innovation, Science and...
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) commends Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies for the release of Oyo kidnapped victims. Read more on their safe r
The Oyo State Government has announced the release of the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area, describing read more Oyo confirms release of abducted Oriire pupils, teachers
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to two banned alcoholic energy drinks, Bel Ice Vodka Energy Drink and Cody’s Vody Energy Mix, seized in Ghana due to health risks.
Family of Michael Oyedokun, an Oyo teacher killed during a school abduction, expresses pain after other victims’ release, saying their uncle will never ret
The NPO has pledged to cooperate with the FCCPC on the investigation into global tech companies, praising President Tinubu's directive. This initiative aims to safeguard the rights of Nigerian publishers.
"He's already played senior international football and was a big part of Nigeria's team in their World Cup qualifying campaign." The post S/Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick signs new Brentford contract, promoted to first team appeared first on Vanguard News.
… 23 states affected, NCDC raises fresh alarm By Chioma Obinna Nigeria is witnessing a renewed surge in Lassa fever infections, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC), reporting 66 confirmed cases and seven deaths within three consecutive epidemiolog...
FAAN has defended its decision to increase airport taxi fares, citing the need for improved passenger safety and service quality. The authority insists that operators have had sufficient time to comply with the new vehicle upgrade regulations.
Madugu has announced a squad of 26 players, including Ajibade, Nnadozie, and Oshoala, for the WAFCON 2026 title defense. Notably, Ashley Plumptre was omitted from the selection despite her previous contributions to the Super Falcons.
Nigeria's Falcons are set to defend their WAFCON title with a squad featuring Ajibade, Oshoala, and Nnadozie. They aim for a record 11th championship against Egypt, Zambia, and Malawi in Group C.
Meanwhile, the NCDC's latest report also showed that the outbreak continued to spread across 23 states and 111 local government areas. The post Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.
The release of kidnapped students and teachers from Oriire community is a positive development. However, the psychological impact of their ordeal necessitates urgent therapeutic support for their recovery.
“I am profoundly happy that our security forces successfully rescued the abducted pupils and teachers from Orire, Ogbomoso in Oyo State..." The post Some Oyo students kidnappers killed, eight arrested during rescue, Tinubu says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The All Progressives Congress has officially announced Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu's running mate for the 2027 general election. This decision marks a significant step in the party's preparations for the upcoming elections.
The NBA election is slated to be held electronically on 20 July. The post NBA invites foreign, domestic observers to monitor its election, amid controversies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
"For the past eight weeks, I have been living through immense pain. Today, God has taken that pain away," he said. The post ‘Eight weeks of agony ended’ — Husband of freed Oyo principal, Prof Alamu appeared first on Vanguard News.