The Bureau of Public Procurement has reaffirmed its commitment to building capacity for its procurement officers. The Bureau said it would acquaint them with the proper understanding and usage of the New Revised Standard Bidding document that would enable officers to carry out their tasks in line with international best practices. The Director-General, Bureau of [...]

New Zealand has been puzzled by the United States’ announcement of a new 10% baseline tariff on all imported goods into the US. This was part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping worldwide tariffs announcement on Wednesday. New Zealand said the Trump administration’s claim that it imposed a 20% tariff rate on US goods does not […] US tariffs: New Zealand cries out over Trump’s action, vows not to retaliate

A coalition of Abia State health unions comprising National Association of Nigerian Nurses and midwives, Medical and Health Union of Nigeria and Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals has written a letter to Governor Alex Otti about their plans to withdraw services over alleged non-payment of the reviewed Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). In a […] Abia health workers write Gov Otti, issue 15-day strike notice

Tribune Online Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action But for the God of Sallah who commanded a holiday for the beginning of the week, Nigerians would have woken up to another round of flight disruptions at our airports from Monday. Aviation workers, this time, threatened to close airports nationwide starting March 31 if a customs officer who assaulted the director of aviation security […] Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action Tribune Online

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, has constituted an eight-man Special Investigation Panel (SIP) to investigate the violence that erupted during the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido II after the Eid prayers on Sunday, March 30, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi […] Kano police begins probe into durbar-related violence, alleged ignoring of ban by Sanusi

Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, said on Wednesday that tariffs introduced by the Donald Trump administration were “wrong” and would not benefit the United States. Meloni is seen as close to Trump, but is unhappy with his seeming trade war. “We will do everything we can to work towards an agreement with the United States, […] Trump’s tariffs are wrong, will not benefit America – Italy’s prime minister

Barcelona have qualified for the Copa del Rey final after they beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Wednesday night. The first leg of the semi-final tie ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw. Ferran Torres, who was picked to start the second leg ahead of Robert Lewandowski, scored the only goal of the game. Barca’s 5-4 aggregate […] Copa del Rey: Barcelona to face Real Madrid in final

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, for scoring President Bola Tinubu low in implementation of economic policy reform. According to a statement on Wednesday signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, Obi had during an […]

Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Sultan Asks Governors To Treat All Nigerians As Indigenes Tinubu’s Reforms Will Yield Positive Results For All Nigerians, NiDCOM Boss Assures Gov Mbah Receives Edeoga Back To PDP Gov. Eno Inaugurates Agriculture, Food […]

National Foreign Trade Council President, Jake Colvin, has warned that consumers “should expect to see higher prices for everything from groceries to home renovations to auto insurance as construction and repair costs rise.” Colvin said this in a statement on Wednesday following Donald Trump’s announcement on reciprocal tariffs. “While the price of imported goods will […] Trump’s tariffs: Consumers will see higher prices for everything – National Foreign Trade Council

Elon Musk, leader of the US Department of Government Effectiveness, DOGE, has labelled reports that he will leave his government role in the coming months as “fake news”. This comes after a senior White House official previously told NBC News, Sky’s US partner network, that US President Donald Trump had discussed the Tesla and X […] Elon Musk reacts to reports he’ll leave DOGE after discussion with Trump

LAGOS – Arik Air in 2024 airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, a report sourced from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed. This is as experts have commended Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) for its strategic role in stabilising Arik Air. The airline, which has been under […]

Tribune Online Fresh mango may be vital to reducing risk of diabetes, obesity CURRENT dietary recommendations promote the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of many diseases. One protective benefit of increased fruit and vegetable consumption is its benefit to aid in reducing body fat and lowering blood glucose. A recent study published in ‘Nutrients’ suggests that eating two cups of mango daily—approximately 100 […] Fresh mango may be vital to reducing risk of diabetes, obesity Tribune Online

The Premier League on Wednesday night, released a statement revealing why referee Samuel Barrot opted not to send James Tarkowski off after his tackle on Alexis Mac Allister during the first half of the Merseyside derby. Tarkowski went flying into Mac Allister just outside his penalty area. The Reds midfielder was left writhing in pain […] Premier League releases statement on red card controversy as Liverpool defeat Everton

Delta State police command has arrested a man and his second wife over the death of three sisters in Delta State. The three sisters of the same parents have reportedly died while on a visit to their father’s residence at the Delta Steel Company, DSC, Township, Oruhworun, Udu local government area of Delta state. Reports […] Delta police arrest father, second wife over death of three sisters

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to inject $700 million to expand his business footprint in Cameroon with a major investment in the Kribi deep-sea port. Obasanjo’s company, Agro-Allied Business Ltd (OABL), is expected to launch operations this April into strategic sectors, including agriculture, maritime logistics, hospitality and energy in the country. CEO of Aftel […]

Tribune Online Abuja Law School for all university law graduates inappropriate The Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Law School THE Council of Legal Education (CLE) is the body charged with administering vocational trainings which qualify law graduates to be licensed legal practitioners in Nigeria pursuant to the Legal Education (Consolidation ETC) Act of 2004. The CLE carries out the vocational training and licensing to […] Abuja Law School for all university law graduates inappropriate Tribune Online

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) has regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity. The former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was abducted from his hometown in Bakori local government area (LGA) of Katsina state, on February 5, 2025. 2. Governor Caleb […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning

The World Bank has approved three operations in Nigeria, totaling $1.08 billion in concessional financing, to enhance education quality, build household and community resilience, and improve nutrition for underserved groups. This includes $500 million in additional financing for the Nigeria: Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme, $80 million for Accelerating Nutrition Results […]

My March 13, 2025 column titled, “Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension: The joke is on Akpabio, Senate,” elicited diverse comments. I would have been surprised if it didn’t. The roforofo between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is no longer just a case of “two fighting” but a national debacle that has exposed Nigeria to international […] The post Akpabio and the allegory of tortoise, by Ikechukwu Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.

LAGOS – The performance of the pension funds administrators (PFAs) in the past six years, 2019 to 2024, has provided boost for the Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA) holders, who may want to change their PFAs due to low returns on investment (ROI). The performance report, according to the National Pension Commission, indicates that some of […]

Tribune Online Drug abuse: Prevention is always better than cure DRUG abuse includes the use of any drug or medication for recreational purposes or to feel good, help with sleep and so on. They may have been originally prescribed drugs (medications) for pain, such as following accidents with serious injuries such as Tramadol. They may also be illegal drugs such as cannabis (Indian hemp) or […] Drug abuse: Prevention is always better than cure Tribune Online

Reactions last night trailed the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, which upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post Ighodalo rejects verdict, Okpebholo’s olive branch, heads to Appeal Court appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, replaced Mele Kyari alongside other members of the board of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with technocrats to lead amidst concerns over political will to push through the required reforms. The post Tinubu turns to technocrats for higher oil production, asset maximisation  appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

…Dismisses AA, Accord Party, PDP Petitions ABUJA – A three-man panel of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja, has dismissed three separate petitions by the Action Alliance (AA), the Accord Party (AP), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024, election […]

Tribune Online Gabriel Olanrewaju’s death in the ring THE boxing world is currently mourning the death of Gabriel Segun Olanrewaju, a former West African and national light-heavyweight champion who collapsed during a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Saturday, March 29.  According to reports, the 40-year-old boxer nicknamed “Success” hit the canvas while taking on Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu on […] Gabriel Olanrewaju’s death in the ring Tribune Online

A coalition of civil society organisations has called for immediate investigation into allegations of misconduct against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Public Petitions, Neda Imasuen. The post Coalition demands probe of allegations against Senate leaders appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged governors to treat other people living in their states as indigenes to foster unity and tolerance in the country. The Sultan’s call came after about 16 hunters were burnt to death by vigilantes in Edo State, a […]

By JOSEF ONOH As the All Progressives Congress, APC, prepares for the decisive April 5 primary in Anambra State, one truth stands clear: the stakes have never been higher. For the party and for Anambra, this election is not just another contest — it is an opportunity to rewrite the political narrative of the South-East, to […] The post Anambra APC Ticket: Why the stakes are higher this time appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed a report claiming it introduced N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes to facilitate cash transactions as false. The post CBN denies introducing N5,000, N10,000 banknotes appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

US President Donald Trump's tariffs were "highly unreasonable" and the government planned to start "serious negotiations" with Washington, Taipei said Thursday. "The Executive Yuan found the decision highly unreasonable and deeply regretted it, and will initiate serious negotiations with the United States," cabinet spokeswoman Michelle Lee said.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi over his scathing remarks on the performance of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The post APC slams Obi for censuring Tinubu’s implementation of economic reforms appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The recent gathering of eight governors from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger Republic to discuss issues surrounding the Lake Chad Basin is not only commendable, it is a much-needed collaborative attempt at solving multifarious problems posing joint threat to the prosperity and continued cohabitation of communities around the Chad basin. The post In search of sustainable solution to Lake Chad Basin challenges appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has claimed that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, initiated her recall process using fake constituents. The post Natasha alleges Akpabio, Bello are behind fake constituents, recall move appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The federal ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is showing seriousness to compete ahead of the November 8, 2025, gubernatorial ballot in Anambra State. But gladiators for the party’s ticket are stopping at nothing, including zoning, religious denomination and deep pocket as their bargaining chips The post Anambra 2025: Survival of the richest, connected, powerful... appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The World Bank said it approved three operations in Nigeria, totaling $1.08 billion in concessional financing, to enhance education quality, build household and community resilience, and improve nutrition for underserved groups. The post Nigeria gets $1.08 billion in new World Bank concessional funding appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.